It is the greatest lie

that can bestowed upon a child

with drive, ambition

and belief,

that patience is a virtue,

that they should wait for the time

when life is ready for them,

that lack of complaint

is a gift worth pursing

and if it is not meant to be,

then there is nothing

you can do about it.

Rage, fight,

persist, persist, persist,

do not give in

to their defeat,

be bold, persist,

there is no greater lie

than wait,

no greater

line of

propaganda

than wait for the crumbs.

 

Ian D. Hall 2016