Enjoyed, upvoted, good advice. One bit that threw me for a moment in line one was "dear" "Of all the failure that I hold dear" I first read it as a name, as in "yes dear." Perhaps you might say, Of all the failure that I hold close. It is no big deal, but just a thought in case you ever rewrite, as I often do.
Thanks for the insight, I think rewrites are definitely a thing so I appreciate the perspective
Interesting ... I liked the juxtaposition