Poem

This is a poem I saw in the book my boss given to me:

I wish I were ... ...

Big enough, honestly, to admit all my shortcomings;

Brilliant enough to accept praise without making it arrogant;

Tall enough to tower above deceit;

Strong enough to welcome criticism;

Compassionate enough to understand human frailties;

Wise enough to recognize mistakes;

Humble enough to appreciate greatness;

Staunch enough to stand by friends;

Human enough to be thoughtful of neighbors;

And righteous enough to be devoted to the love of Buddha.