I am gifted…

at being resistant to being a beginner

at not accepting and following advice

at learning any other way other than trial and error.

at choosing unrealistic goals

and failing to understand  why

my dreams may be too lofty for my wingspan.

in the art of bravado

of warrior-talking to others

and fear-whispering to myself.

at believing that I can do it all

and that I can do it well

and thinking that there must be something wrong with me when I want to quit.

at finding excellence in others

and helping humans soar

and with each take-off around me

feeling a pang from being left behind.

at holding onto so many things

that no longer serve me

the way they once did.

I am gifted

at being determined.

at always wanting to learn, to try, to grow

and, at finding the people I need

who will help me along the way

and, at being willing to fail, as long as I fail still sprinting toward that finish line.