Why Do Men Fall?

Men do not fall
   Because they run;
 Neither do they,
Because people push them.

Men do not fall
   Because they lack walls;
 Rods, poles or shoulders
To lean on.

Men do not fall
   Because platforms break;
 Nor do they fall
Because of slippery grounds.

Men only fall
   From weakened wills;
 From sunken hearts
And from shallow dreams.

From the rusting of faith
   From the deafening of hope;
 And from the dulling
Of inner lights.