Success' Folly

Captured by titles Frozen by roles They feel so entitled By what they behold Measured by achievements Restricted by deeds Looks towards the external So they can succeed Goals are important On the physical plane So is one's spirit It has much to gain Although what matters It's looked on with scorn We regard outer treasures As our only norm To have, is important But so is to feel The tangible things Are isn't what's real he goal of success is not only material The shell's an illusion The soul is ethereal So don't become sidetracked By temporal things Direct your attention To what the soul brings