Token Hippies

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” ~ Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) A popular topic ’mongst people of faith Is whether among them are those who but sayeth That they’ll abide by precepts that all claim As theirs in that group. Well, it sure is a shame When participation is empty, and yet The more people do this, the bolder they get, Till crises of style emerge, upon when All cower in fear of the littlest sin. But who cares if hippies with dreadlocks a-flowin’ Would strum their guitars or speak of some great vision Of proud peaceful Pepperland, of Puff the dragon: He’s raw and organic, non-GMO, vegan – Who cares if you’re scarfing fast food from that bag? It isn’t for health nuts; why’s that such a drag? Who cares if you go for expensive retreats, Drink smoothies, take saunas, and live as elites? Who cares if what’s inside that head of long hair Is nothing profound but the attitude there? I don’t look too special or act like I’m wise And yet Kate Wolf’s voice I can fast recognize; I seek the nontoxic, I grow fresh green herbs, And strive for the thoughtful, not that which disturbs, I learn T’ai Chi freely from folks in the park, And meditate each time when I would embark Upon my small vision quests that can’t stack up, To greater things that I’m sure all fill your cup Since you’re putting on such a beautiful show: Is what’s not pretended just what you don’t know? ~ Thanks Always Returns