Buried Treasure
All that I counted gain was but loss
(In the spots whereto Latency teems).
On cut, polished stones in fields of dreams,
Each pirate's loot was marked with a cross,
Where dreamers and their dreams were serried;
The tollbooth had lulled them all to sleep
Within the interment parcels, deep,
Hidden in earthen vessels buried
In plain view on these treasure islands;
Panegyrics soon voiced his pleasures
Of unknown descendants' veiled measures
Of wisdoms covered on these highlands,
Boxed with talents, volumes, inventions,
Signed with this epitaph on each tomb-
"Potential sealed up after the womb
Will pave this road with good intentions.
Thus, rob your own grave, enlarged since birth,
Of pains, knowledge, and the fear to fail;
True Natures make known your visions well;
Empty your treasure-troves upon earth."
Copyright © Leon Stacey | Year Posted 2006
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