Learning From Mistakes

I have finally come to the place Where things can come off the shelf So I can try to learn from mistakes And not be so hard on myself. I no longer need to be opaque It's time for me to see That my failures and past mistakes Do not label me. No longer trusting what used to assure Sorting out things that will last Mistakes filter out what really endures Permitting to learn from the past. I know life has its ups and downs I can't help things don't go to plan But mistakes no longer bring "that frown" Now that I know who I am.