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The Reward In Failure.
Contributed by
pete
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Wednesday, 29th January 2003 @ 01:40:00 PM in AEST
Topic:
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THE REWARD IN FAILURE(Peter Sprenkeler)
Seems a high profile footballer in a moment of weakness,
Dishonored himselfand fled in total shame.
A moral failure much magnified by his sporting stature,
An icona legend and heroin his much loved game.
But to his credit and with manly courage,
He faced those he had hurt with apologies sincere.
He owned the mistakesand sought forgiveness,
Longing for acceptancethe debts to finally clear.
There is a reward in failurea personal strength grows,
The ability to stand and go on despite a mistake profound.
An ability to learn and develop a powerful character,
The capacity to admit wrong and changetruly can astound.
He approaches all concerned with 'hat in hand',
With integritytrying to make amends.
Surely a great message to all his young fans,
Despite shame and embarrassmentsurely his effort sends.
But I feel it is the adults whom he will find most difficult,
For it is with those he must associate and live.
And sadly it is a fact of lifethat adults unlike the young,
Will find it much harderof his mistakes to forgive.
To WayneI wish you well in your efforts to rebuild your life. My adviceget out there and do what you do bestplay magnificent footballand forgive yourself.
Copyright ©
pete
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2003-01-29 13:40:00]
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Re: The Reward In Failure.
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by Jenni_Kalicharan on
Wednesday, 29th January 2003 @ 04:22:27 PM AEST
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Magnificent poem..and truer words have never been said.... well done!!!
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Re: The Reward In Failure.
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by angelrae on
Wednesday, 9th July 2003 @ 06:56:36 AM AEST
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| A beautiful, excellent well-written poem. A heart that has room for love will forgive. A very truthful and honest write. Thank you for sharing. |
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