The assignment I was given when I was handed this piece, was to identify where in my story I was at that exact moment in time. No, I am not handing out assignments already, it will naturally come to you...Enjoy....
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS
by Portia Nelson
I.
I walk down the street,
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost...I am helpless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
II.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in the same place.
But it isn't my fault!
It still takes a long time to get out.
III.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in....it's a habit.
My eyes are open, I know where I am.
I get out immediately.
IV.
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
V.
I walk down another street.
What chapter do you find yourself?
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