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A Journey Towards Greatness

A Journey Towards Greatness Oh, seek you so freely after greatness Amidst the lands of thought and realties; Dare you with cupped hands, drink deeply of wisdom’s waters, That the brain not be found inebriated by false ideologies… Thinking, from within the vast Pied-à-terre of your brow; Discovering, self ingenuously endowed. Mind over matter vs. matter over mind, Explore now the winds of fact and fiction, Let your spirit soar and true knowledge you shall find Speaking with candor and clear articulations Living not for want of foolish desires Yet, for the wondrous joys of learning -- aspire. Think beyond the box that once pained the mind, being set free, Stand firmly in silence, hear and embrace knowledge Within a continuity of will, filled by hopes, strengthened by certainty, ~ Believe O’ acumen’s root, liken to the growth of the tiny mustard seed Which fostered, properly spreads into the strongest of trees Open the eyes of your hearts being, freely gifted by this love Continually enduring throughout the generations Accepting in truth receive of the Empowered One Then may you find, the greatness you seek…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 8/27/2008 6:20:00 PM
Good advice. We are all capable only with the acceptance of truth. Faith can move mountains. Vince
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Date: 8/27/2008 8:47:00 AM
Adell - What a wonderful philosophical view on life - I'm very impressed - Great job of putting it all together - I really loved this poem - God Bless
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