THE WAY OF IT ALL

 Those so certain
 On top of it all
 Never tasted the sweat
 Of their fore-bearers
 Those who paved the way
 Broke the ground
 Suffered disappointment
 Even early death 
 While others pushed forward
 Improvised
 Developed methods
 Overcame tradition
 Progressed with technology
 Opened their minds
 Their hearts and souls
 Expanded their thinking
 And acreage
 Families grew
 Equipment modernized
 Became computerized
 An improbable condition
 Beyond reproach
 And those so certain
 Riding on other’s success
 And on top of it all
 Begin to realize
 Their own insignificance 
  
 Why can’t we just be?
 Without being the bigshot 
 Live with humility
 Love and thanksgiving
 Gracefulness
 Giving off positive vibrations
 Improving condition
 For everyone
 Wouldn’t that be wonderful?
 So caring and warm?
  
 Stanski
 August 23, 2019 ^