Legacy

Legacy (Fame is a fickle mistress) By Michelle Morris 17/11/2022 Fame is a fickle mistress No one ever owns her She comes and goes as she pleases And has no place to call home Don't get attached to her allure Don't ever mistake her affections Once you get caught up in her gaze You may forget that you're a person She flits from here to there Delighted by the attraction She loves the gorgeous bright lights Whenever the spotlight is in action But remember that the spotlight Gets hot and uncomfortable Everyone needs space and guidance Solitude to nurse their soul If you don't take time to heal Your ardent desire for fame and glory You might get caught up in a vicious cycle And be brought down to your knees You need to be surrounded By genuine friends and allies You need to keep grounded Accept that you're not on a pedestal Remember, no one is successful on their own Everyone has their Tenzing Norgay When traveling up your Everest A team is better than solo Fame remains a fickle mistress And be grateful that she kissed you For behind her trails so many people Whose fame became a memory Focus on enjoying your journey The passion and pleasure in your craft Be kind and considerate and respectful A legacy of character built to last © Michelle Morris, 2022