Accept the past,
sadness,
tears.
Suffering and
shameful things.
And remember,
it all began
with
nothing
but dreams
and hope.
You gave,
though not your best,
to reach
your lofty goals.
Now it is time
for you,
at last
to look into your mirror
and smile.
Herbert Nehrlich
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/time-19/
