CHANG MYSELF

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 would 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 years,

in one last desperate attempt.

I settled for changing only my family,

those closest to my, But ALAS ,they would have none of it.

And now , As I lie on my death bed,

I suddenly realize:

If I had only changed myself first,

then by example

I would have changed my family,

From their in spiration and encouragement,

I would then have been able to better my country.

And who knows,

I may have even changed the world.