Sketch for a Theory of Persistent Passions (vi)

Work more and worry less
For in waters below lies the treasure chest

Although nothing is sacrosanct in the face of change
As you evolve, always give history and precedent its deserving acknowledgement

Think more and talk less
For to commit with the tongue first, before you thoughtfully assess, can result in mistakes and regrets

Remember, nothing maintains permanence, not even fact
And without passionate conviction, a truth established, can never set

On Priorities & Progress

precedents are always worthy of study
but nothing beats originality
as long as it is effective in expression and impression
for then it has the power to attract attention

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the setting of priorities
is in practice part and parcel of achieving a balanced bias
like perfecting the parlance which will appeal to the persons
before whom you shall pitch or proselytize

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progress implies
being prepared to put aside yesterday’s pride
and accepting fresh findings
brought ashore by the morning tide

Ever Enough?

life is as much about getting on
as it is about getting up
and there’s no happiness to be found in comfort without pursuit
no appreciation for the pristine if there’s never soot

so carry on and make no excuse
put your body and faculties to task as you must
but never go against your conscience
so that experience, as you amass, is fulfilling
and life is wholesome in its totality
and existence simply enough

Another Beginning

sometimes looking back is moving ahead

since a true reflection can result from forward thinking

so, do reinvent, but only if it stands you in good stead

and exercise thinking – always staying true to the feeling