Mistakes
MISTAKES
Oh I hate the bitter flavor of failure’s sorrow,
Even if served with the salt
Of “Oh, I’ll try again tomorrow,”
And the scraps of plans ripped apart from fault.
That’s no food to savor appetite for success;
Better to face an empty plate’s contempt
Than one covered with waste and mess
From yesterday’s discarded attempt.
Copyright © Sidney Beck | Year Posted 2011
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