The Creed of a Humanist
(My 12 Rules of Living)
I might be down, but will not despair
I might be bruised, but will bear
I might fear but will stay
I might fail, but effort I will redouble.
I might suffer, but will not be bitter
I might be alone, but will love being my own
I might be forsaken but will not be broken
I might weep but only in silence
I might be bewildered but will not count it loss
I might be misunderstood but no ill-being will I harbour
I might not be loved but will live not in hate
I might be dying but still the last moment I will be savouring