When
I was young and free and my imagination had no limits,
I dreamed of changing the world, As I grew older and wiser,
I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my
sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
But it, too, seemed immovable.
As
I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt,
I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me,
but alas, they would have none of it.
And
now as I lie on my deathbead, I suddenly realize:
IF I HAD ONLY CHANGED MY SELF FIRST,
then by example I would have changed my family.
From
their inspiration and encouragement, I would then
have been able to better my country and, who knows,
I may have even changed the world.
Submitted by: Linda
Midi (Too Beautiful) is
used with permission
and is copyright 2001
Yuko Ohigashi
(March 2001 - Age: 13)
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