To rise, you must first fall, <br />A prerequisite for life. <br />To answer, you must first hear the call, <br />Smooth sailing, has some strife. <br /> <br />To hear, you must first learn to listen, <br />There is no other way. <br />Take life in stride, no need to hasten, <br />Enjoy the sunrise everyday. <br /> <br />And when you have accomplished, this and more, <br />Rejoice, your'e one with all. <br />Your eyes will see better than before, <br />You've heard and answered the call. <br /> <br />12/20/10 Alton Texas<br /><br />Juan Olivarez<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/to-rise-you-must-first-fall/
