Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Active Energy Potential ~ Wednesday, 25 December 2019

As if to climb mountains in the real world,  
lift weights until I am the strongest man, 
life offers these ridiculous options, 

I want to live each day to the fullest, 

even sorrow has its heights of despair, 
venture to swim the Amazon River, 
ever present and aware of danger, 
rewards come from the act, from bravery, 

wishful thinking to push the envelope, 
as astronauts venture into deep space, 
nothing ventured, nothing gained, to achieve 
the goal of breaking world records, to run 
even faster than the next guy, to stand 
delighted and proud on the podium, 

lift the veil, to see beyond illusions, 
invent the wheel, the axle and the cart, 
venture into deep space, never return, 
even if it were possible to live 

like everyday were my last, the fullest 
in life, overflowing with joy and love, 
fullness beyond my imagination, 
even if it were possible to climb 

to the summit of every mountain, plant 
on top of every peak a field of blue, 

in each instance to recognize the needs 
that other people have and to offer 
service like no other, with compassion, 

frankly, I can't believe it's possible, 
under the circumstances, rise above, 
lift myself above the clouds of despair, 
lift the whole world in my hands 
                                          to new heights, 
even if it were possible, to make 
science solve the problems of world crises, 
to save humanity from climate change... 



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Acrostic: All I ever wanted : live life to its fullest 

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