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Giulia
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There's a Hole in My Sidewalk

Portia Nelson

   

 

 

 

There’s A Hole In My Sidewalk
– by Portia Nelson

 

 

Chapter 1

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost… I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

Chapter 2

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend that I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I am in this same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

Chapter 3

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in … it’s a habit … but, my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

Chapter 4

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

Chapter 5

I walk down another street.


Portia Nelson, There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery

3 Replies
elvan
Member

I fell into that hole more than once...sure is nicer on a different street.

green1611
Member

Great one ! thanks

conveys the right meaning. to walk around the deep hole, or fall into it... it is one's choice.

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JACKIE1-25-15
Member

ROT!  Actions speaks louder than words.  Even if you just stepped on the edge (one puff) there is a chance you could fall in.  Walk the other way. NOPE ever no matter what. 

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