A pause to introspection

16 Jul 2007

Benhur
Leader I, 
but by others’ whispers only
as I stood in the crowd obscured.
Can I lead or must I always follow?
“the man” or just “a man” among many,
with a sheep like existence my fate?
what sobering descriptions have I cast 
upon myself ... I lead and others follow 
with desire but can I offer greatness, 
purpose, reason empty words, meaningless
for would others follow a soul such as I 
Is my self-importance simply a delusion 
my feeble hopes of conquests, dissipating 
and in the cosmos of confusion 
in the dank darkness of regret
what truths have I for such as I 
Have I visited upon myself, to myself
 the realities of principles
the intrinsic value of significance
To weigh myself against myself
Against “the self”
So as for fear, I challenge it
because of my conviction
Jealousy because of my integrity
comparison because I am unique!!!
“the man” or just “a man” among many ...
unlikely, for dawn broke upon my senses 
In all its glory brilliant without delusion 
and to introspection, it brings a pause
Follow The Man! 
       The Galilean! 
       The Carpenter!
let Him lead me, 
    my thoughts, 
    my actions  
And others shall follow by desire 
that which I've become ... Leader

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