Mentor

Take the mistakes you made
Seemingly worthless
And recycle them as fuel
To power your steps
Towards another goal

I want you
To break through
Your shame in being human
And forgive yourself
For wanting an ordinary life

Whatever talents you have
No matter how modest
Embrace and cultivate
Whatever weaknesses you have
Know them as family
Because you take them wherever you go
And they will keep you humble

Be mindful of what you say and do
Destroyer and creator
And be thankful for those you meet along your path
For often you will not realize the role
Others will play in your life
Until much later

Go my child
I can only nudge you
With my whispers
It is you
Who decides
Sidestep backward forward