In what ways do people change over the years

autobiography in five short chapters
by portia nelson
i
i walk, down the street.
there is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
i fall in
i am lost.... i am helpless
it isnt my fault.
it takes forever to find a way out.
ii
i walk down the same street.
there is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
i pretend i dont see it.
i fall in again
i cant believe i am in the same place but, it isnt my fault.
it still takes a long time to get out.
iii
i walk down the same street
there is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
i see it there.
i still fall in.... its a habit, my eyes are open.
i know where i am.
it is my fault.
i get out immediately.
iv
i walk down the same street.
there is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
i walk around it.
v
i walk down another street.
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