On the Ascent

upsetting the apple cart

 

I don't remember exactly when;
But things have started to change.
Perhaps it was between the rationalization of conformity
And the confirmation of irrationality.

The timing is quite irrelevant.
The memories are quite passé.
Justification of juxtaposed authorities
Superimpose themselves ad nauseam.

Better off being better off,
Getting on when out is in.
It's best to pretend you are ready,
When the rest are resting and arresting.

It’s all here, everything you need….

 

It’s all here, everything you need.

Everything?

Everything.

No doubts, all clout, everything you need.

 

There all here, everyone you depend on.

Everyone?

Everyone.

No posers, only closers, everyone you need.

 

It’s all waiting, waiting for you.

For me?

For you.

No false-promises, no bullshit, it’s all there.

 

You are ready, you’ve been prepping all your life.

Me ready?

Yes, you. Ready.

Locked and loaded. Jam up and jelly tight.

 

It’s going to go down, right here, right now.

Right here, right now?

Right here, right now.

This is it. Your final debut. It’s time.

 

To kick in and hook it up.

So go, get you some.

Make it happen.

Live large, get in charge.

 

Have it all.

Bill of Goods

 

They told me......

I would get what was coming to me.
If I could dream it, I could live it.
Putting my nose to the grindstone would eventually payoff, in spades.

I was taught.....

Integrity mattered and honesty was a policy.
Modesty was prudent, humility required.
Putting the needs of others before my own would bring me inner peace, and wisdom.

There came a time......

When it all got down to brass tacks.
The rubber met the road, and skidded.
A giant, angry, buck held squatters rights, right here.

I told them.....

It's all good, we've got a plan.
Thank you, but no thank you, I've got it from here.
Just need to pull up my boot straps and keep forging ahead.

We all found out.....

It's all good, He's got a plan.
Thank you, and you and you and you, we can get it from here.
Once you can hook your boot straps to your ears, it might be time to accept some assistance.

Now is the time......

To reflect on the blessings.
Acknowledge the pains, do what we can, and move on down the road.
To keep seeking the knowledge and fellowship of others on the path.