Work in Progress

Work in Progress

You’re looking at a work in progress

In no way, shape, or form do I think I’ve arrived

I’ve got flaws just like the rest of you

But to be a better person, is for what I strive

You’re looking at a work in progress

Today, I’m not who I was back then

And though I’ll continue to make mistakes

I will learn from each one of them

I know no one is perfect

We’ve all got hang-ups, vices, and fears

But shouldn’t we want to overcome them

and rise above when they start to appear?

I made a commitment a long time ago

a promise to myself, a solemn prayer to

not let my idiosyncrasies stop me

from becoming who I’m supposed to be

I want to be a work in progress

It suggests I’ve got more work to do

I’m half-molded clay, not fully formed

I’ve so many areas to improve

You’re looking at a work in progress

And after reading my words, though few

perhaps you’ll be inspired

to be a work in progress too