True courage

Dwell not on sharp tongues or
gifted feathers white, for to
fear is kin to a rational mind.
Deny hurt from baneful slight,
see contempt dressed glance
revealed as mere fatuous face.
Know that to feel fear yet still chance
is to be possessed of a lion's heart
and such a man will always a
warrior's table grace

Be tethered no more

Be tethered to ordinary no more,
make curiosity on silvered wings
soar and from lofty heights pity
the mundane and bear witness to
sights unseen. Fear not the folly
of youth but dream, dream and
pursue, for therein lie previews
of tomorrow's truth. Make bold
with deed and wear not a cloak
of unease but embrace the
mantle of a soul so freed.
Be tethered no more.


If heavens conspire


If heavens conspire let not foul intent hold sway,
we pawns on chequered board whose skies are grey,
seek little save blue above and mercy surely wrought.
To sail calm seas is a treasure that we've ever sought,
bind fickle fate's malice, hold fast it's vengeful wrath
let we simple Souls always walk, a safe lantern lit path.