August 26: The Yoke is Easy

As one who walks two dogs when one dog balks

And lags behind to seek enticing scents,

The other pulling forward as she stalks

Her feline quarry, such is the suspense

Of living with one foot firmly on earth,

Accepting obligations of that life,

Though dull, because one understands the worth

Of duty when it minimizes strife-

But at such times the striving soul will see

Those who have made a living at their dreams

And disregard pernicious jealousy

Which whispers that it’s perfect as it seems.

To know no life...