Of things unknown; they did not say

Of things unknown; they did not say

The idea is flawed and the way it's paved

Such a wondrous lie, the prettiest of tales

Tell me again of the this dainty betrayal

"Endure and strive"

—Undoubtedly heard

"Persist in dreams!"

Oh come, come now

"Patience, hard work and impenetrable resolve"

How to accomplish dreams and all

Wrapping up the lie with the frilliest of bows

Bathed in the rays of children's shows

Hard work always pays off they say

And then the little midget girl made it to the WNBA

Remove that crinkle from your brow

Blame the disservice of a lie allowed

It is the lies!                               

No deceit—ignorance of a lesson never learned

Now shall we alter the lie, perhaps add a degree of realism?

No!

For realistic dreams too crash and burn leaving the bitter ashes of scorched dreams to flutter in the wind of Disappointment

And yet—

Of things unknown; they did not say

I am happier for the loss than ever the gain

The measure of happiness

Not in success

In the action of being happy despite Of

Through undeterred stress and failure

Unacknowledged

Happiness was mine

Pain and Loss

Failure I was

And though I have failed

I am happy

I have succeeded