no one would believe
or care to hear
of all that i have done
unimagined
will remain
the distance i have run
as I reflect
a pride and sorrow
descends upon my soul
as I am made
to recognize
that I am less than whole
though i may be
unrealized
as tragic as can be
i'm still grateful
for these eyes
and all that i did see
stephenhsmith
november 16, 1999
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Expectations and Assumptions
Beware of the lazy and the stupid
The enablers of the greedy and the smart
Though they may seem diametrically different
In effect they are not far apart
Be prepared for the perils of failure
As well as for those of success
Refrain from the use of sledgehammers
When the situation calls for finesse
Strive for incrementalism pragmatic
Be ready for shifts of tectonic plates
Progress is rarely consistent
History is full of such dates
Be aware of the world that surrounds you
Expectations and Assumptions can kill
The most important things are those closest to you
Success is a Triumph of the Will
Remember Hatred and Love are subjective
Passion and Indifference are shades
Seek moderation in these things
To avoid their double-edged blades
Find proportion between you and all others
But always to your own self be true
Understand life's own divine Providence
And good things will happen to you.
stephenhsmith
10sept2002
The enablers of the greedy and the smart
Though they may seem diametrically different
In effect they are not far apart
Be prepared for the perils of failure
As well as for those of success
Refrain from the use of sledgehammers
When the situation calls for finesse
Strive for incrementalism pragmatic
Be ready for shifts of tectonic plates
Progress is rarely consistent
History is full of such dates
Be aware of the world that surrounds you
Expectations and Assumptions can kill
The most important things are those closest to you
Success is a Triumph of the Will
Remember Hatred and Love are subjective
Passion and Indifference are shades
Seek moderation in these things
To avoid their double-edged blades
Find proportion between you and all others
But always to your own self be true
Understand life's own divine Providence
And good things will happen to you.
stephenhsmith
10sept2002
In the Moment
To constantly "live in the moment"
Is a shallow and common mistake
If allowed to become a habit
'Tis one that is difficult to break
To only look back is it's equal
To "live in the past" is denial
Tho history is known to repeat itself
It often can take quite a while
To plan for the future is wise
To bank on it, is terribly wrong
For much of life is unanticipated
Dreams dashed, a lamentable song
For success the answer's quite obvious
With experience it is easy to see
To live a life to it's fullest
One has to balance all three
The future, the past, and the present
To each, give their proper due
For when they are truly in balance
Wisdom will come shining through
stephenhsmith
16sept2002
Is a shallow and common mistake
If allowed to become a habit
'Tis one that is difficult to break
To only look back is it's equal
To "live in the past" is denial
Tho history is known to repeat itself
It often can take quite a while
To plan for the future is wise
To bank on it, is terribly wrong
For much of life is unanticipated
Dreams dashed, a lamentable song
For success the answer's quite obvious
With experience it is easy to see
To live a life to it's fullest
One has to balance all three
The future, the past, and the present
To each, give their proper due
For when they are truly in balance
Wisdom will come shining through
stephenhsmith
16sept2002
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