When I was young &

inexperienced, arrogance

fooled me into believing

I was ingenious.

Life was a box of chocolates,

like nothing could be easier.

But now that I'm older,

I've learned humility.

The more I grow,

the less I know.

With ev'ry turn,

there's lots to learn.

The spoils

of youth, though rich

& luxurious are not as

bright as the wisdom

I've earned, like learning

to be worriless. Wars waged

and battles braved, I've

swallowed my pride.

Release the rebel and

silence survives.

I filled in

the chip on my shoulder,

and prevented it from

becoming a boulder.

And matter of fact,

I've no monkeys at

my back. It's bananas

to think I used to let

them attack.