opening

An opening - Realisation...
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You can only pretend for so long
Telling yourself and others that it's not there,
Never approaching the door.
But the winds of Change blow the sands of Time relentlessly
And sooner or later impress their weight
Against which your barriers can no longer hold
And forcing that door to open.

Then finally you realise the truth
Of what others have been telling you
And what you have been pretending to ignore.
For you have brought yourself to the point of no return -
And contrary to your previous fears,
You find that you are excited at the prospects
And can no longer resist the challenge.

Now that is the wiping away of inhibitions
That you never knew (or admitted) were there.
Why keep yourself a secret or run away from your own abilities
When Life is too short for such insensibility?
Realise your own limitations, yes -
But do not create false ones for display
By building intangible walls and fences.

Look up and out - walk forward with purpose
Accepting due criticism but also earned praise
And never again deviate from the path
That proceeds from the open door to the unknown!

Close the door behind you!

FCTG : 31/10/86

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