defeat is something which
even the strongest must face
not one person is really exempt
inner calm takes over
easy sips and long looks
drink deep of the river of time
and do not let others tell you how to group it together
for then you have lost the fight
find out how far you have come
exit sign for the season has lit up
can you look out your life’s window and remember
the problems others face are thier own
include both dark and light in all your choices
otherwise you may skip over
needed lessons