# Unimportant Verse 12

Author: makyo
Tags: Experimental, Poetry

#12 of Unimportant Verse About Important People

When a light so far above me shines down,  
I lose my footing, stop, look around,  
and for once, see my way lit before me.  
  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I learn how I move.  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I see how I act.  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I judge myself.  
  
When a light so far above me shines down,  
I turn my face to the warmth and bask,  
drawing strength, assured in my steps.  
  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I recognize my failings.  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I understand my strengths.  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I gain perspective.  
  
When a light so far above me shines down,  
I reach toward it and grasp at what I can,  
hoping I might somehow gain my own luster.  
  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I find my place.  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I gain surety.  
Through you,  
&nbsp; &nbsp; I learn who I am.  
  
When a light so far above me shines down,  
and I fail to shine myself,  
I hope only to reflect what I can.

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