The pebbles of perception;
With poise and grace,
accept what is,
life’s sharp embrace.
The pebbles of perception;
Last to speak,
Seek better questions,
to create, not critique.
The pebbles of perception;
Choose their response,
and cherish the choice,
of needs, not wants.
The pebbles of perception;
Seldom seek credit,
self aware, not self-absorbed,
and never big-headed.
The pebbles of perception;
With enthusiastic wonder,
forge their character,
without going under.
The pebbles of perception;
Come what season,
gently round out,
the rocks of reason.
And in the end;
Soft sand
Beneath the feet
of children playing.
