Lessons of Failure

Lord, are you trying to tell me something?

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Failure doesn't mean I'm a failure;

It does mean I have not yet succeeded.

Failure doesn't mean I've accomplished¹ nothing;

It does mean I've learned something.

Failure doesn't mean I've been a fool;

It does mean I'd enough faith to experiment.

Failure doesn't mean I've disgraced;

It does mean I've dared to try.

Failure doesn't mean I don't have it;

It does mean I've something to do in a different way.

Failure doesn't mean I'm inferior;

It does mean I ain't perfect.

Failure doesn't mean I've wasted my life;

It does mean that I've an excuse to start over.

Failure doesn't mean that I should give up;

It does mean that I should try harder.

Failure doesn't mean that I'll never make it;

It does mean that I need more practice.

Failure doesn't mean that you've abandoned me;

It does mean that you must have a better idea.