Of all the lessons learned in life <br />By every creed in turn, <br />Acceptance is the costliest <br />Mankind has had to learn. <br /> <br />The price is often self-esteem, <br />And life must yield as well. <br />It also charges interest, <br />On that, I shall not dwell. <br /> <br />But just by way of mentioning, <br />Though bitter is defeat; <br />Recovery sure is sweeter, <br />The sooner it's complete. <br /> <br />Acceptance of each circumstance, <br />Is one great truth of life. <br />But often comes at quite a cost, <br />Much suffering and strife. <br /> <br />The hardest thing to realize, <br />When all is said and done; <br />Accepting losses in ones life, <br />Is one sure sign you've won. <br /> <br />Sometimes the greatest victory <br />Is learning to endure, <br />Defeat that seems unbearable; <br />When at first glance, for sure. <br /> <br />Acceptance of this living truth <br />Is not so hard to bear. <br />It's something man can't seem to learn <br />In struggles everywhere. <br /> <br />But here is wisdom to the wise, <br />Or those who wish to be; <br />For those who seek a happy life, <br />Acceptance is the key. <br /> <br />The costs you have to pay to bear <br />This single solemn truth, <br />Are those you need to sacrifice, <br />Your pride and fear, forsooth. <br /> <br />The choice is one each has to make. <br />And each is justified. <br />Depending on your view of life, <br />I'll argue for each side. <br /> <br />The core of this dilemma then <br />Is just to understand; <br />Depending on the choice you make, <br />You'll live or die as planned. <br /> <br />Acceptance then, includes the fate <br />You choose on fateful days. <br />To leave this world a sacrifice, <br />Or live in other ways.<br /><br />GREENWOLFE 1962<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/acceptance-of-fate/
