My Song of Myself

Inspired by Walt Whitman

I cherish you, my failures and my flaws

I cherish the bad decisions and shortcomings

I cherish the multitude of mistakes

for they let me know that I am human

To the battered and bruised, join me

For we know that only through weakness comes growth

To you who have experienced hurt and pain

(and you have, I know you)

I say to you, come

Come rejoice in your accomplishments

Come sing praises to the existence of life

Come acknowledge the peace maker of your soul

It is only through recognizing success

that all fear of failure dissolves

When we feel weak, do not say to yourself

I fear the journey

When we feel weak, stand up and walk

Walk when others let you down

Walk when all seems to be against you

For we know that only through weakness comes growth

Thus I say, I cherish you

my failures and my flaws