some endure tragedies onto death

others sweat broken fingernails and missed appointments


somewhere in this absurd range of experience

is the common thread that binds us...


the will to continue

and the wisdom of perspective


to discriminate what strengthens the heart

and what darkens the soul...


mercy on those who know

or who have yet to learn


this...





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