The Blessing of Adversity
A slate soil though rocky grows grapes with more flavor,
Though few of earth's farmers might guess this is true,
The ground of man's planting can burnish his fate,
(Though men born on a rock field won't always relate).
What's planted on tilled ground, disaster can savor,
Won't need to put roots down, thinks luck is its due!
Good defense does help though where weeds are related
Though some are in general tougher to kill,
To fertilize seed in its hole in the ground
Gives crop jump start in life and results are profound,
An extra expense, but this trick gets weeds shaded,
To starve them of sunlight takes planning and skill!
Adversity helps us to see past the limits
Of current experience, truth’s not just ours,
And sometimes a friend’s soft suggestion is best!
Are our lives that ill-served when played close to the vest?
Let the wisest among us pay heed to the climates
That nourish all souls and help bless our home fires!
Brian Johnston
18th of October 2018
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