Of the Ordinary...

Red Earth, by Andrea Beech

It had been a while since I last wrote something like this. Hope you enjoy it.

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Ah, to see of the ordinary that which is rare,
to feel of the rose the thorn that is there,
to love of the woman that which is hidden in pain,
is to be gifted with a heart that knows no restraint.

To steal time openly from a titan's iron grip,
to laugh at the fool who thinks writes your script,
to defy the labyrinth which hides endless bliss,
is to have a courage that knows not ever to miss.

To know of two choices that you may pick none,
to realize learning is never over and done,
to understand that differences make us all akin,
is to own wisdom that will never give in.

If heart, courage and wisdom break you away
From a path many think a path that's astray,
Follow this north, this course, this aim;
I wish it would lead you to live by your name

-VN