Lessons from Raymond, the homeless man 

Who helped prepare me for the road.

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Lesson 9 - Do It for Yourself

I have always struggled with this idea

Since it seemed self-centered.

But I have to admit that when Raymond said it,

There was a ring of truth.

“I had a woman,” he said,

“Down in Springfield.

She was gorgeous

And she wanted me to stay.

But I found myself saying ‘I’ve got to go.’

I’ve got to do this thing!

Though I hated to leave.”

And I think he meant that he had to find a home.

“You’ve got to do it for yourself,” he said,

“Before you can do it for another.”

And I think that he was right.