Big Rube’s Amazing Break

[Spoken Word: Big Rube]
Birth is gifted
Rise up, be extraordinary
Knowledge gains relevance
When coupled with intelligence
To connect learned information
For the navigation of life's journey through practical application
With practice and patience as days and years come
Mastery naturally leads to the great reward of wisdom
The truest path to deliverance
This can't be given nor can it be taken, but must be earned through life's experience
And whether the storms are challenged, we all must face
Look within to find the courage and resolve to stand
Meet every wrinkle with warm embrace
With open arms except these gray and stray
Distinguishing lines
Left behind by passing time
We define the signs of events' age and our scars meant to sting
It reminds us of past pain or badges of shame but the medals of a sage
So seize every one of your remaining days
And pray to be blessed enough to keep waking up
Long enough to feel the touch of Amazing Grace