The figure of an adult,
and the mind of a child:
what a pitiful waste.
What an unfortunate slight.
To have been born with a silver spoon,
tucked firmly beneath one’s tongue,
so that no matter one’s ignorance,
they might always carry on.
We’ve surpassed evolution.
Made obsolete natural selection.
All by virtue of intelligence,
and this is the price we pay.
What a burden!
To live the life of one,
whose whole world is fortune,
and opportunity.
And then for that one,
to besmirch themselves,
and choose mental mediocrity.
What is the definition of a fool?
The one graced with all,
yet still achieving nothing,
or the one whom allowed such?
The answer,
is as simple as it appears.
So take pride in your mind,
for it may rest above burdened shoulders,
but so long,
as it is put,
to good use,
it shall never be squandered.
That is more than can be said of some…
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