Retracing My Steps Poem by Qiniso Mogale

Recounting my steps
Recollecting my steps
Numbering my steps
Reflecting on my steps
Retracing my steps
I discover missed steps
I discover miscalculated steps
But these steps can't be retaken.

Retracing my steps
I discover a lot of mistakes
These steps are vital lessons
I teach my children to avoid such steps
I teach my students to avoid such steps
I teach congregants to shun such steps
Those with a teachable spirit learn
Those with a flippant attitude are ruined.