Antithetical

ANTITHETICAL What would you do if offered affordable beach property? Sounds good... lest supposing proviso be toxic wasteland and poverty Prospects of owning transformed – the choice unappealing Investment and value revealing—negating negative feeling Daily investing in self-sufficiency, effort, greed and selfish pride Rewards we may reap, perchance-- a few accolades confirm that we tried Diversifications, independent autonomy, have natural appeal Contrary principles, lasting effects— steal...cunningly conceal Feeding compulsions of selfishness, at odds with our free spirit As we try to escape erratic persuasions of worldly limits Repetitive mental and emotional garbage-to love or be loved Divided homes, divided lives, small minded, lopsided – gloved To endeavour affections, serenity—empathetic, exuberant life Compassionate spirit, sense of commitment—conviction, not strife Not just ideas in our heads or our sentimental heart Ideally... working through implications of life that keep us apart Copwright©2013--- Kim van Breda