On January 6, 2021, P.T. Wyant posted at ptwyant.com a Wednesday Words prompt involving an epiphany, three lost men, and a cave.
This poem was the result…
Three lost men seeking shelter in a cave
Each sees a vision in a crystal formation
Bringing epiphany about what he desires
One sought strength but he realized it didn’t lie in muscle
Those whom used their fists against him were afraid of everything
Striking out at what they couldn’t control
One desire wisdom but those who mocked his wits didn’t possess it
Putting him down, boasting about all the things they knew
Not one word they uttered was true or of any value
The third wished be more loving
More like those whom worked tirelessly for the welfare of others
The concern of those workers was limited to a select few
They scorned anyone they deemed unworthy of their kindness
The three men deceived themsleves in what strength, wisdom, and heart were
The first man had taken beatings, standing between others and bullies
Getting tougher and wiry each time he got up
The second researched subjects he was ignorant about
Becoming more educated and delighting in the process of learning
The third man reached to all those rejected by those he’d deemed kind
Offering them support, acceptance, and love
Each man already possessed strength, wisdom, and kindness
Unacknowledged by those they felt needed to accept them
Looking into the crystals, seeing themselves reflected back
They saw everything they’d ever wished to be
Looking into each other’s eyes
They saw all the acknowledgment they needed.
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