Big Rube's Amazing Break

[Spoken Word: Big Rube]

Birth is gifted

Rise up, be extraordinary

Knowledge gains relevance

When coupled with intelligence

To connect learned information

For the navigation of life's journey through practical application

With practice and patience as days and years come

Mastery naturally leads to the great reward of wisdom

The truest path to deliverance

This can't be given nor can it be taken, but must be earned through life's experience

And whether the storms are challenged, we all must face

Look within to find the courage and resolve to stand

Meet every wrinkle with warm embrace

With open arms except these gray and stray

Distinguishing lines

Left behind by passing time

We define the signs of events' age and our scars meant to sting

It reminds us of past pain or badges of shame but the medals of a sage

So seize every one of your remaining days

And pray to be blessed enough to keep waking up

Long enough to feel the touch of Amazing Grace