Lacking Humility

If we are surprised, shocked, deflated, or discouraged when a defect returns, we lack humility.  ~ The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous (Kindle Location 740)

Perfection wasn't mine,
isn't now. Pride says
when I surrender a trait
I must abandon it completely.
After all, I identified the wrong,
became willing to release defects,
humbly offered up shortcomings —
if they come back have I done it wrong?
Is my work incomplete?
Or is there some deeper meaning,
a new level of growth awaiting,
understanding my then maturity
couldn't tackle? Do I trust?
Do I know I'm not in charge?
When can I learn to relish
another chance to bloom?