|
anecdote
inspiration is an oak.
unbreakable.
large.
deep.
rooted.
a man with no axe
seeks it
to build.
a life
or a coffin.
chinstrap buckled tightly
oversized ego.
"gonna take it down"
like a man.
eyeing that oak tree.
tear that goddamn tree down.
ideas will crash to the ground.
strength and conviction tumble.
light green ideas rain down.
like springtime confetti
at mardi gras.
fear and hesitation hide.
conviction and focus drive.
head down.
speed ahead.
oak tree
or
dead.
BANG!
one light green leaf
twirls and flips
landing in the grass
with delicate grace.
oak still stands tall.
but short one goddamn leaf.
bad knee.
bad ankles.
broken shoulder.
head ache.
ego on the injured reserve.
oak with posture green.
ripe.
body will heal.
when it does…
oak will be waiting.
and inspiration's leaves will fall.
like springtime confetti at mardi gras.
|
