Failure is a figure
In our world of numbers.
Failure is a fault
In our world of machines.
Failure is a fracture
In our world of perfection.
Being great means success.
Failure means being less.
One is good, the other bad –
A distinction that is truly sad.
Thus we sacrifice our joy
To success' cunning ploy,
Failing to comprehend
That failure is our friend.
To ride a bike you must fall.
To make art you must draw.
To learn in life you must fail.
Only then can you prevail.