LIFE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS
Written by Tom Krause
Life is a work in progress
that never is complete.
We learn a different lesson
from each experience we meet.
We learn the joy of living-of what a heart is for.
We learn that through our struggles
we are stronger than before.
We learn the thrill of victory-the pain of a defeat.
We learn to win the battle
we must first learn to compete.
We learn from our reactions
to the things we can’t control-there are times we should hang in there
and times we should let go.
And if we keep on learning-if the truth we try to find-
The wisdom of the ages teaches-
keep an open mind.
These lessons that we gather
as we travel on our way-help complete our work in progress-a fulfilled life someday.
-Tom Krause
Copyright 2000
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About the Author
Tom Krause - Author/Poet/Inspirational Motivational Speaker
20-time Contributing Author Chicken Soup for Soul book seriesr
Parenting 2.0 Global Presence Ambassadorr
Teacher Missouri Public Schools 31 years (retired)
International/National Motivational Speaker - www.coachkrause.com
417-830-9240 - Nixa, MOrn"Inspiring Confidence, Hope & Worth in Every Child"
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