Don’t we wish not to fail? And if successful what separates Us from the down trodden? What did we do that was so different? What have we said that was rejected by those Who had the power to make a difference? Some quiet down; get back inside themselves Without realizing the value of their recompense Some cannot handle freedom Who are we to criticize? Are we all not sinners and Who of us deserved the cross? We go along oblivious Not recognizing others talents So much we will never know Still we walk around like conquerors And so easily disregard responsibility Act as if everyone is on their own Our success requires us to prop up And encourage others to do the same We don’t just pass by the rubble pile But ask for wisdom – a rather new style To help these that are down at the present Like we were helped at an earlier time We empty ourselves, then we may wave the flag Showing others that gratefulness for Our own character is deserved Stanski April 12, 2021 ^