faith is not progress.

while i find myself ineffective,

and success is elusive - a wraith

i've been told there's a strength in my weakness.

praise God, progress is different than faith.

and so, eating my chocolate, i step forth;

first timid, then more and more bold

i fail, time again, and often disappoint,

but i'll finish before i am old.

i'll finish my mission accomplished

(if battered and with brown-bruised knees),

i'll come to my goal line; step up to the plate...

home run. one day i'll win with ease.

though achievement may still be deceptive,

do not allow me to misstate.

remember: we're worth more than we're good for.

our worth is intrinsic - innate.