Try and succeed or try and fail,
Then try again another way…
If it is my fate to fail in all I love,
Then let me fail gloriously
So it should not matter where I end:
But only the places I have been;
Those I’ve loved and been loved in turn;
Along my uncompromising way
The Mirror of Truth 
Dec 15, 2011 @ 20:18:33
fantastic!!
Dec 15, 2011 @ 21:46:22
Thank you ebbtide
Dec 15, 2011 @ 20:30:16
There is something transcendingly beautiful about this piece. I can’t put my finger on it with words, but I can feel it.
Dec 15, 2011 @ 21:48:07
Many thanks Angela, it is always lovely when a reader connects with your writing. It is your experience and insight that adds the magic to my words.
Dec 15, 2011 @ 20:31:12
Beautiful salutation to yourself. Love the hope disregarding lifes failures and seeing them as another stone turned. and yes, that should be what matters. Nice pen! Happy Rallying!
http://magicinthebackyard.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/on-the-dock-where-summer-lied/
Dec 15, 2011 @ 21:49:21
Exactly Kellie, that is precisely the meaning I had in mind, and the beautiful feeling of living life in this way
Dec 15, 2011 @ 20:31:47
nice reverie poem, with deep thoughts, lined in wisdom.
Dec 15, 2011 @ 21:52:08
Very kind comments, thank-you
Dec 15, 2011 @ 22:02:54
This is a very inspiring post Mark. Check my blog out for some inspiration of you own. http://www.juliusboatwright.com.
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:04:16
I certainly will! thanks for commenting
Dec 15, 2011 @ 22:56:45
I like your attitude, Mark! These are outstanding words, rpesented very well! gitter dun!
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:04:36
Thanks Charles
Dec 15, 2011 @ 22:57:38
My keyboard dislexia is outstanding! (I obviously rpactice)
Dec 16, 2011 @ 02:51:50
This work is exceptional because you have spoken your heart with few words!
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:05:44
Thank you so much!
Dec 16, 2011 @ 16:10:03
great attitude.
well done.
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:05:58
Thank you Natalie
Dec 17, 2011 @ 00:28:04
Great poem
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:06:21
Thanks
Dec 17, 2011 @ 05:37:00
Failing gloriously…love this line.
You did not fail by writing this great poem. 🙂
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:07:07
Thank you Jennifaye, I try!
Dec 17, 2011 @ 17:50:29
impressive, wow.
😉
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:07:23
Cheers Morning!
Dec 18, 2011 @ 17:31:33
You brought tears to my eyes, so much wonderful truth in this, love it!
Dec 18, 2011 @ 22:08:18
Thank you for your kinds words thoughtsnotlost. It means a great deal to me
Dec 19, 2011 @ 03:18:44
I love reading your poetry, and you haven’t disappointed me this time 🙂
Dec 29, 2011 @ 19:15:43
Thank you! I enjoy your writing too.
Dec 19, 2011 @ 09:47:25
To thine own self be true…you are living this adage, well done!
Rosie
Dec 29, 2011 @ 19:16:08
Thanks Rosie, I try!
Dec 20, 2011 @ 13:22:34
Nominated you at:
http://poetryroad.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/a-death-in-the-family/
See below award!
Dec 29, 2011 @ 19:17:16
Thank you poetryroad! most generous of you
Dec 21, 2011 @ 01:49:29
apt words and thoughts.
Dec 29, 2011 @ 19:17:41
thankyou for reading
Dec 22, 2011 @ 20:02:43
“Then let me fail gloriously,” such powerful words at play. Thank you for sharing! Amazing poem!
Erick Flores
Dec 29, 2011 @ 19:18:09
And thank you for reading Erick!