Trying hard to hold
this groove intact
(grasp too tightly,
it's crushed;
ignore and release,
it's gone)
That delicate balance
between
acceptance and preparation,
confidence and humility,
peace and fighting spirit,
honesty and judgment....
an ever-expanding
living creation
of growth and experience.
I see those I opposed
in a different light
as my perspective
broadens
and matures.
May I never stop growing
and being dedicated,
but may I always remember
to be gentle and kind,
and allow frivolity
in at every possible
moment.
Tread lightly
and enjoy the experience.
