Jesse Andrews Poet I do not know?

Lay Down Gently

Lay down gently
All your expectations
Sit quietly beside them
And for a moment be utterly still
Look at the road you have traveled
In all it's winding glory
Stand amazed
At all you have survived
Count your losses carefully
And even more so your blessings
Say goodbye to the person you used to be
And introduce yourself to the person you have become
Settle into the new shape of yourself
Explore with caution the new shape of your life
Cry when you feel the need
Making sure to laugh in equal measure
Let go of that which is gone
Embracing instead what is utterly present
Lie to yourself if you must
Tell yourself whatever you have to 
Until the lies fall away
And you can truly come hom

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Bojosi Ditshwele January 16, 2010 at 3:24 AM this a good poem. it's true we need to have a vision, we need to change for the better, failing doesn't mean we are doomed to the end. we soudn,t let the past determine our future.