To Live

To run, one must learn to walk. 

To have direction, one must learn to walk slowly. 

To love, one must learn to walk slowly, carefully. 

To live, walking slowly, carefully is not enough. 

One must be aware and beware

of the obstacles that will tear 

the heart and soul from pleasure, 

the things that we all treasure. 

So, look where you walk,  

Beware and aware

of the heart and soul;

the treasure is precious…if you find it. 

For one must look long and hard, 

Overcome obstacles that seem like mountains, 

Cross streams that seem like oceans, 

To find your treasure and live! 

​​​~ 9/84 

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