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The Game (R.I.S.E.)

5/14/2018

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to be wise is to rise like heat
it may get too hot for some in the kitchen
top cheffin’ daily feats
where the cookers compete
but for those who can’t handle the swelter
from the melting pot of life’s culinary delight
i’ll feed you food for thought
bring a big appetite
                                                                                                    
life is but a board with options and decisions
Reflect.
the game is but a path to follow your life’s mission
Improve.
carpe diem will drive your hopes and ambition
Seize.
take the road less travelled by and avoid repetition
Emerge.
 
it is my purpose work
for this creative composition 
to share my story
Reflect.
set some goals
Improve.
play my position
Seize.
and live God’s vision
Emerge.
 
listen, we treat life as one big audition
but you're the only one competing in your journey's expedition
 
don’t be a victim of fame or material thangs 
it’s a shame to see
people make money  
then let money make them
bank rolls and a royce don’t make the person
beauty is skin deep
what’s inside really counts
gold in abundance holds nothing
to what lips of character amounts
can’t follow the crowd
better to find your way through
trust your own instincts
you know what’s good for you
family is always family
can’t pick and choose them
it’s best to take them as they are
flower, roots, and stem
some friends are not friends
a few will “fri” you in the “end”
watch the company you keep
the real and the pretend
love doesn’t hurt
it protects, trusts, hopes, perseveres
anything of the opposite
delights in what hate bears
realize your own presence
embrace your unique purpose
in work, be at joy
to humanity, be of service
time is of the essence
the present is a gift
relish in the now
in every circumstance, be content
what is seen, temporary
what is not, eternity
be thankful for what you have
possessions are fleeting
and please remember...
always put God first!
live everyday to the fullest
your days are numbered on earth
don't let your dreams die
you can’t lose if you try

Reflect | Improve | Seize | Emerge

And like the sun does every day...
 just rise
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