An Honest Life

An honest life.
One that does heed
What's but felt of you, and strong
For this whip's need:
Up-rousing motivation's.
True vocation's.

Honourably lived
What's proper to!
Midst it, stands up to the herd
Goaded askew.
As one, barked at and corralled.
Inner man quelled.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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