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John Stuart Mill was the first to go through
what we went through, the modern
liberal arts education.
He had a nervous breakdown, before any
of that education was of any use.
In all the classroom work, and work, and
work some more he had never
learned how to Live.
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The basics in life; feelings expressed, a friend
with whom to talk about real things, no guide
asking him what his dreams were.
Parents’ dreams are another thing, and while
I believe in honoring them, that does not
mean doing their will over God’s for you.
Who is asking you what your dreams are?
If you are a child, and no one is supporting your
dreams, break out now before it’s too late.
A nervous breakdown awaits, if you think
“college” will sort all out for you some day.
Sort it out now. Live Today!!!!
“And ascending and secure,
Shall tomorrow find its place.”
“And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.”
Alcohol for burning things, youth for free expression
toward our dreams.
Obstacles, teaching Gradgrinds driving facts
as fictions, such as “college” prep over Life
Prep we must overcome
“Else our lives are incomplete,
Standing in these walls of Time,
Broken stairways, where the feet
Stumble as they seek to climb.”
Break out or breakdown, live your true
purpose or be sheep to shear and slaughter
on the way to shattered hope.
Choose a higher power, step away for
truth to shine, get strong and build your
spiritual home invincible against
the wide pound of rain that has been
other peoples’ ideas for you.
Bill Watkins, Traveling Poet 