Living High
I can't imagine myself living high...
until I have little strenght to dive
into the deep and cold river,
which I watch from this steel bridge;
living high on a smooth edge...
'till I'm exhausted by fear!
Should I ever be humbled by modesty,
never be tempted by lavishness
and rest on my unearned laurels?
Others may look at me as insane...
entralled by madness, not dashing for escape;
but they only see the magnitude, not the honesty!
I'll stay magnanimous and avoid at any cost
any made-up appearance to make wealthy friends,
and favor them over the modest ones;
if they love living high and forget
where they're from or boast of invincibility...
an erupting volcano their moments will be!
Warmhearted,not a warmonger
who dances after a victory,
a meek soul not vigilant and inhumane;
a precious soul seeking out simplicity...
enjoing life in tranquillity, never to wane:
anticipating what will occur!
Copyright © Andrew Crisci | Year Posted 2007
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