Start With Yourself

When I was Young and free and my imagination had no limits,

I dreamed of changing the world.

As I grew older and wiser,I discovered the world wold not change,

So I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.

But it too seemed immovable

As I grew into my twilight year, in one last desperate attempt,

I settled for changing only my family,

those closet to me,but alas,they would have none of it,

And now as I lie on my dealthbed,I suddenly realized,

If I had changed myself first,

Then by example I would have changed my family.

From their inspiration and encouragement,

I would thehave been able to better my country

And who knows

I may have even changed the world also. 

               By Anonymous