'Tis A Far Better Thing

Ears and eyes often close,
Words converted to silence
And thoughts shut away
Ignored or passed over for
     better things...

Simple trivialities that give joy--
False though it may be
Temporary, it easily disappears
But for some a small victory
     is a better thing...

Somehow, we continue on,
Through storms and disasters
Knowing failure brings us closer
And eventually success will bring
      better things.