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