A man walked into the church
He was wearing a white robe
Wrinkled, dull and unsuitable
especially for a man of his position

Another young man walked in --
His robe was plain
Straight and smooth
like he was maybe on the right track

Just then, the Pope walked in
With a marvelous robe
Honorable and proud
It was perfectly creased and glowing
I asked him how he got it
so radiantly noble
He replied
"Through heat and pressure"

Patience and time bear all
the greatness in life
What doesn't kill us makes us
stronger -- and only the
STRONG SURVIVE!!