Discovering oneself

As you explore
your lives and yourself,
you discover
many different things.

At times,
out of the apparent blue
you come across
deeply concealed attributes
or talents
that startle you.

When you are dealing
with matters
close to your heart,
it is easy
to get hurt.

(continues in the book)

© Gary Dodd 2003

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