Ascent on 'Scridain', (Kevin, Mike, Paul)

 Loch Scridain and Ross of Mull in background

 Isle of Mull, Scotland  Feb. 2007

Success

3/25/09

"Persistence." is what Obama said

brings victory in the long run

going after incremental changes

often a slow ascent up mountainside

creeping along with low visibility

as vision shifts according to circumstance,

it is 'creative process' into the 'Unknown'

where trust, faith, past lessons learned,

are part of necessary preparation

while hoping for stamina to persevere,

asking questions to refine our course

paying attention for signs, red flags,

those times to recognize, and celebrate,

having overcome a hurdle gracefully,

to find completion in phases, or overall,

with a 'dream' physically birthed,

this is when plain satisfaction won't do

the 'genius' used to manifest ideas

from resource, assembly, plan and action,

is no small feat on any scale

and demands unique expression of energy

allowing emotions to mark the triumphant

on a cellular level to be remembered,

which cultivates desire, deep willingness,

for unblinkingly facing life's tribulations

knowing 'success' is measured in blessings.