Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Faith, Courage, Enthusiasm

Exalted!
Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz, California.
(photo by Art Durand Photography)

Faith, Courage, Enthusiasm
8/30/11

Often, movies leave a message
for me at right time
to address some plaguing concern
that has grip on psyche,
as with these three words
shouted triumphantly by exuberant protagonist
during end of 'Lake Placid'
actress Sissy Spacek starred in,
but actor playing son uttered
after viewers witnessed his redemption
from distorted tailspin to exaltation,
impressing 'phrase' as powerful equation
taken from Alcoholics Anonymous playbook
recognizing 'triad' as dream fuel,
wherein if any lose vitality
then beginning of end occurs
unless lagging aspect is restored,
so much 'reality' becomes uninspired
when practicalities rob future promise,
potential, imprisoned in 'safety' vault
because there's fear of Unknown
based on past unwelcome results
forgetting how wisdom attained felt,
risking significance for vibrant living
without dreading fall, catching fire,
makes life way more joyous
playfully engaging faith, courage, enthusiasm.

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