Ignoble Actions.

 

What is it (that has been) accomplished today,

That will stand the test of time?

Noble thoughts may not glean noble action!

Who will dream the dream of dreams?

There is a divine right of 'Kings;'

That right, 'To take a good and just counsel!'

 

Leadership? The right or will to guide;

People, simple, basic and earthly.

The provider of focus, of purpose!

For development of personality, of skill,

The culture of ability, to lift up

To gain esteem, to be elevated.

 

Nurture of values dependent on which source?

Clarity, understanding, unselfishness!

Who can provide untarnished commitment?

Prejudice restricts support, betrays nature;

Human weakness, self preservation, self restrictive!

Unfulfilled growth, the lack of community.

 

Power is conferred by chance, by motivation;

Employed source of character, of vision!

Beneficent, where sharing is abundant;

Life can be promoted, beyond capacity;

Individual achievement of critical choice,

Satisfaction is the inner drive of energy;

 

Attainment of human spirituality!

Flesh first sacrificed;

Bled for unknown cause.

Who knows if destiny shows compassion?

The thumping heart, the throbbing breast,

An aversion of direction, of lost mindset!

 

Noble action garnishes noble thought!

Pain shared, satisfaction felt;

For suffering there is no need!

Wise counsel will envisage all;

Strong Will, will not cringe at adversity,

It will enhance the cry to overcome.

 

Each dream, a mirror of other dreams;

A reflection of the hoped for reality.

Expectations evolve within,

Recite the other story, of depth,

Respond on paths which lead to glory;

But fall short of communal humanity.


 

Icons are established, mirrored on actuality.

Divine rights are granted, encouraged,

For there is a need for external propriety.

There are chains, fear of mortality,

Where choice and challenge extend beyond,

Where Kings and leaders suffer the same human frailty.

 

Nov 25th. 1994 © Will George.


Will George Poet

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