Our varied frailties,
Like our qualities,
make us unique,
and open us to critique .
But what is a failing?
Is it a lack of a skill?
or an excess of an emotion-
like anger, rage, lethargy or resignation.
Are we born with some?
or do these gradually come?
uninvited and unwelcome,
Influencing what we become.
Does a failing come alone?
Or in a pair?
gluttony and indolence,
arrogance and indifference.
Can we overcome a flaw,
when it's still raw,
or is it better to accept it as a draw,
and destiny's unwritten law.
Rhythm & Rhyme 