Autobiography in 5 Short Chapters (morning contemplation)

I
I walk down the street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalkI fall in.I am lost ... I am helpless.It isn't my fault.It takes me forever to find a way out.

II
I walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I pretend I don't see it.I fall in again.I can't believe I am in the same placebut, it isn't my fault.It still takes a long time to get out.

III
I walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I see it is there.I still fall in ... it's a habit.my eyes are openI know where I am.It is my fault.I get out immediately.

IV
I walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.I walk around it.

V
I walk down another street.

by Portia Nelson