Beginnings

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herself up to help from a higher being, which
may be herself, her father, a mentor, or God, to help her achieve her
goals.

Booth is saying in this poem that the first lesson one needs to learn in
life is that we must prepare ourselves for the future. In doing so, we
must rely on a “higher being” for support, because we are not capable of
surviving on our own. A baby, or very young child, must have its parents
or caretakers guide them while they learn everything; to walk, talk, swim.
A beginning student of academics and/or athletics needs a mentor; a
teacher or a coach, to teach them as they learn a skill or technique. A
human being needs the Heavenly Father to guide them throughout their
lifetime, because regardless of where they are in life they need support
from someone stronger than themselves.

This poet believes one should not struggle against, but must accept this
assistance from a higher being if he/she is going to succeed. In using
himself as a support for his daughter, ...

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