the yellow brick road
paved in gold
is shadowed with towering ego
from big bad wolves to
cowardly lions
armor plated and lunging swords
a quick back hand
and full swing punch
you hit the ground
dazed and confused
cause you never see them coming

selfishness,
echos through the walls
separateness,
really no surprise at all

a victors wreath
to claim the trophy
and ignite it in
a blaze of glory
the power of pride
is such a quandary

yet with courage we stand
climb over barbwire
and rest in poppy fields
impossible quests
take perseverance
and programmed awareness

they trifle not with
inconsequential
as they dally in arrogance

yet with gentle manner
their radiance shines
and weapons be laid aside

welcome and warm
flows through the heart
and galaxies are birthed
lightyears beyond this time

honorable willingness
of your animal strengths
we all share in the pain