Cowardice and Hindsight
**Begin**
As I watch the same mistakes being made for the same reasons, I wish I'd had then the experience and understanding I have now. When is the right time to pass it on? Before those same mistakes shatter something held dear? Or do I wait until I am tapped for advice? There is so much I feel I can say, so much help that I can offer. "I've been there; I see the problem and I can offer a solution that will spare thee my own misfortunes." To say that forthright would be a breach of trust. I've decided. I must be asked.
**End**
As I watch the same mistakes being made for the same reasons, I wish I'd had then the experience and understanding I have now. When is the right time to pass it on? Before those same mistakes shatter something held dear? Or do I wait until I am tapped for advice? There is so much I feel I can say, so much help that I can offer. "I've been there; I see the problem and I can offer a solution that will spare thee my own misfortunes." To say that forthright would be a breach of trust. I've decided. I must be asked.
**End**