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Poem For Thoughts


 

AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS

by Portia Nelson

I

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in.
I am lost ... I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes me forever to find a way out.

II

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place
but, it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

III

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in ... it's a habit.
my eyes are open
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

IV

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

V

I walk down another street.



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I think I 'm stuck in chapter III. Will someone please turn the page?

Lou

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 (((Belle)))

 BRILLIANT  biggrin

I love that poem, and like Loupiness have been stuck at verse 3 forever! 
Thanks to you guys and MIP I am full of hope and have the tools to get to verse 4 soon.smile

Thanks for making my day 

With love hugs and Gratitude Carol


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     ((((belle))))
 Me too!!!  Been stuck on Chapter III forever.......however I decided yesterday to call the State Roads Department and have them come fill the darn hole in for me!!!!!:)

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Put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror!

Only God can turn a mess into a message.

Prayin' on it, Stayin' on it, I will survive it.

If nothing ever changes, nothing ever changes.



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I think I have just successfully walked around the hole! LOL

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