I do not pass in this world idly
for there is much to do.
I do not hold on to ideas or others or myself too steadfastly
for many things do change.
I do not take today for granted
for tragedy strikes without regard.
I do not choose my words lightly
for they shape the world.
As such, I do not take action without careful thought
for that is the mark of destruction.
Finally, I do not aim to judge another soul
for mine is the only I control.
Apr 10, 2018
Apr 10, 2018 at 8:01 AM UTC
I do not pass in this world idly
for there is much to do.
I do not hold on to ideas or others or myself too steadfastly
for many things do change.
I do not take today for granted
for tragedy strikes without regard.
I do not choose my words lightly
for they shape the world.
As such, I do not take action without careful thought
for that is the mark of destruction.
Finally, I do not aim to judge another soul
for mine is the only I control.
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