There was a time I’d never written a book.
Spoken on stage.
Run a company.

There was a time I’d never been in print.
Been on screen
Been on air.

There was a time I’d never held a pose.
Taught a class.
Led a tribe.

There was a time I’d never been a dad.
Been a husband.
Been in love.

There was a time I’d never questioned anything.
Questioned everything.
Questioned everyone.

There was a time I’d never fought and lost.
Fought and won.
Fought at all.

There was a time I’d never held my daughter.
Known surrender.
Come second.
Or third.
Or last.

There was a time I’d never fit in.
Felt alone.
Loved.
Me.

There was a time I’d never risked soul.
Risked truth.
Risked life.

Never let your nevers keep you from your nexts.