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SOMETHING WORTHWHILE

 

There was a lot of bragging

Along the way

Brilliant, handsome, charming

And all the run-on syllables

That have no metrics

Except the richness of ego

Able to absorb the words

But not their intent

Which is often to disarm –

To position for an attack.

The human – ever so clever

Can position others

With perfect equanimity

So lost in self as to be blind to reality

That says, “Here we are.” –

All the others who share this earth –

All of us temporary

Seeking something that lasts

Beyond these fragile bodies

Prone to disaster

Given to excess and decay

But determined to find something worthwhile

While on this earth –

Even though temporarily

         Could be a song

         Or a mathematical theory.

         Could be a baby

         Cared for lovingly.

         Could be a million readers

         Who found something.

         Could be total humility

         Or a benevolent ego.                                                     230707.1