I have climbed
down the rotten
ladder of confusion
and dismay.
And I've been
raised up also
to the highest
pinnacle and corridor
of power.
I've enjoyed
accolades and the
awards of honors.
My heart have
loved someone before
and lost because
i couldn't win
her beautiful heart.
I have also
been loved by
a tender heart.
I've known peace
and enjoyed serenity,
I've also been
horrendously tormented.
I have seen
beautiful and
unspeakable things
that will leave
you speechless.
I have survived
death by war
and by ill health,
by the hands
of people and
by accidents,
all left their
scars as witnesses
to tell their tales.
The lion man
is very good
at showing his
charm to subdue
and intimidate everyone
else into surrendering.
Power is taken
by force and
the forceful takes
it by force.
A gentleman never
had anything given
to him unless
grace is operational
in his life.
You may be
wise but poor,
know that no
matter how loud
your voice may sound,
no one may
ever hear you.
But in all
of these countless
years of experience,
the Almighty has
been very good
and kind to me.
And now
my mouth and
my heart is
forever so grateful.
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