Life is a mix
Of pain and understanding
We learn as we suffer
Gain wisdom as we bleed
Insight as we hurt
Become renewed in our time of need
Start out feeding ego
Living as if we don’t have a care
Then, see actions have consequences
We realize we  have erred
It takes time to grow
To see the path amongst the trees
In the instant, we finally see it
Regret overcomes arrogance
And… hopefully
In that moment, we gain
Peace

An Original Poem By H.R. Beebe