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A poor one was born rich And it lives the part A rich one was raised poor And it becomes a puzzle A proud one was born humble And it lives the part A humble one was raised proud And it spreads the dung A bound one was born free And it lives the part A free one was raised a slave And it prefers bondage A bad one was born good And it lives the part A good one was raised bad And it turns out a nuisance An empty one was born full And it lives the part A full one was raised empty And it files for bankruptcy An ugly one was born beautiful And it lives the part A beautiful one was raised ugly And it becomes a paradox An entitled one was born grateful And it lives the part A grateful one was raised entitled And it oozes out a stench A fearful one was born faithful And it lives the part A faithful one was raised fearful And it habours confusion A violent one was born peaceful And it lives the part A peaceful one was raised violent And it breeds error A common one was born noble And it lives the...

 Gratitude is quick to forgive Carelessness likes the prison Gratitude refreshes the soul Grace can be grateful Gratitude is open to truth Carelessness likes the cold Gratitude gives good warmth Peace can be grateful Gratitude is slow to speak Carelessness likes the confusion Gratitude humbles the mind Light can be grateful Gratitude is quick to repent Carelessness likes the vomit Gratitude lives the creed Faith can be grateful Gratitude is always thoughtful Carelessness likes fading fads Gratitude endures the wait Patience can be grateful Gratitude is ready to learn Carelessness likes ignorance Gratitude streams the goodness Mercy can be grateful

The net is wide enough For the soccer goal The hole is round enough For the golf ball The wind is strong enough For the soaring eagle The tree is branchy enough For the nesting bird The sea is cool enough For the dextrous whale The pond is full enough For the cat fish The sand is heavy enough For the deep sea The garden is green enough For the river side The sun is bright enough For the busy day The moon is reflective enough For the thoughtful night The word is just enough For the listening ear The whip is good enough For the donkey's back

Kings search out Subjects make copies Purity has been cleansed Water is a loyal servant Truth fits royalty Parts make up a whole Obedience has been trained Wall is a silent witness Purple likes moderation Honey can make sweet Grace has been given Wealth is not a party animal Throne courts balance Mercy anticipates reward Peace has been brokered Wellness is an investment Firmament hosts stars Planet seeks light Right has been defined Depth is a noble goal Pot refines substance Belly craves fruit Tree has been planted Waiter is a champion

The economy  Is always in motion Steering ahead Or taking a reverse gear The bank Is always in season Come rainfall Or under sunshine The earth Is always on rotation During the day Or at night time The corner Is always present Within royal corridors Or in make-shift towns The clock Is always ticking Here and now Or now and then The ant Is always gathering In possible spring Or seeming summer

Those who dream Must know its source Those who see Must believe the way Those who dream Must know the truth Those who see Must lean on God Those who dream Must know the life Those who see Must follow due process Those who dream Must know what to reject Those who see Must look beyond themselves Those who dream Must know how to pray Those who see Must build to last Those who dream Must know the literature Those who see Must serve the most high Those who dream Must know the wheel Those who see Must light the path

Sow strife  And reap vanity Sow obedience And reap life Sow grace And reap royalty Sow diligence And reap reward Sow truth And reap increase Sow virtue And reap peace Sow light And reap development Sow seed And reap harvest Sow change And reap progress Sow faith And reap delight Sow liberty And reap wholeness Sow good And reap mercy

Get up at dawn And bless yourself Sleep in spring  And hunger in fall Do your bit And worry less Loaf in youth And cry at famine Have a good mind And diffuse peace Keep a foolish heart And spread filth Rise up before dawn And seek the roadmap Roam about at dusk And nurse many aches Control your spirit And be content Haste to rage And miss the point Change your mind  And escape wrong hands Choose the good way And watch your steps

Beware of a wandering fox That offers you its hole Beware of a hungry dog That gives you its bone Beware of a skinny mouse That leads you to food Beware of a stranger That invites you to party Beware of a fish school That breeds on land Beware of a dwarf That supplies you height pills Beware of the song bird That holds swimming lessons Beware of the lion That lives in human streets Beware of the blind eye That guides your tour Beware of the ostrich That promises you a safe flight Beware of the clock That ticks away your patience Beware of the empty barrel That pours you a drink

Why should we learn Why must we earn Why should we govern Why must we participate History presents an account Economy runs its cycles Reason accumulates facts Markets feature resources Appetite drives labour Legacy influences change Excellence defines nature Markets distribute value Human beings Are unique units of government Each one is inherently valuable And resources need development Conflict stirs inquiry Facts face the field Knowledge reveals the limits Insight reads the truth

Faith is patient Doubt is full of haste Gratitude is evergreen Farmhands can learn mercy Faith is made Doubt is full of mixture Gratitude is formed Bones can stay moist Faith is true Doubt is full of wind Gratitude is sturdy Builders can circulate peace Faith is content Doubt is full of greed Gratitude is oceanic Fishers can sail deeper Faith is forgiving Doubt is full of bile Gratitude is loving Hearts can breathe life Faith is prudent Doubt is full of junk Gratitude is fruitful Carpenters call spot difference

Vitality precedes growth Faith comes before development Simplicity heralds nobility Truth relegates perversity Unity precedes community Peace comes before stability Life embraces purpose Industry relegates sloth Surrender precedes salvation Receipt comes before accountability Power reveals the soul Influence relegates vanity Preparation precedes promotion Planting comes before harvest Teachable becomes learned Knowledge relegates pride Prayer precedes wisdom Prudence comes before progress Obedience eats the good Insight relegates rebellion Gratitude precedes welcome Thought comes before action Faithfulness takes lessons Patience relegates doubt