We may not be good enough but the act of doing is more important than the immediate result. Sometimes, the mistakes—the messes—are exactly what give a piece of writing or a life its character, texture, and soul.
The sting of a mistake is just temporary, but the weight of an untaken chance lasts forever.
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even
if it
turns out
to be
an ugly mess
just let it be
what if
it turns out
to be
a beautiful mess
instead
so much
possibilities
so little time
i would rather
shed tears of failure
than tears of regret
life's too short
for not
taking chances
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✍️Previously published: 16th April 2018
✨ Revised Edition: 3rd April 2026
📖 This piece was featured on Untwine Me.
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