Inside – out
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world.
As I grew older and wise, I realized the world would not change.
And I decided to shorten my sights somewhat and change only my country. But, it too seemed immovable.
As I entered my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I sought to change only my family, those closest to me, but alas they would have none of it.
And now here I lie on my death bed and realize (perhaps for the first time) that if only I’d changed myself first, then by example I may have influenced my family and with their encouragement and support I may have bettered my country, and who knows I may have changed the world.
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world.
As I grew older and wise, I realized the world would not change.
And I decided to shorten my sights somewhat and change only my country. But, it too seemed immovable.
As I entered my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I sought to change only my family, those closest to me, but alas they would have none of it.
And now here I lie on my death bed and realize (perhaps for the first time) that if only I’d changed myself first, then by example I may have influenced my family and with their encouragement and support I may have bettered my country, and who knows I may have changed the world.
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