By Stephen Philip Druce
YOU'VE ALREADY MADE IT
Don't you strive for the fame
or pursue its fortune --
play a roulette game
like a business tycoon,
climb a high status ladder?
don't even start,
you've already made it,
you've got a good heart,
don't boast your conquests -
your qualifications,
the talent contests --
the expectations,
don't conquer the mountains
or top the charts --
you've already made it,
you've got a good heart,
don't be frightened to lose,
or to take a rejection,
wear an ego bruise
for your imperfection,
your legacy is sleeping -
you've got a head start,
you've already made it,
you've got a good heart,
don't stack on your power,
don't you mass on appeal,
build the tallest tower
or sign a record deal,
bin your trophies -
certificates -
rip them apart,
you've already made it,
you've got a good heart.
Stephen Philip Druce is based in Shrewsbury UK. He is published in the USA, India, the UK and Canada. He’s written for theatre plays in London and BBC 4 Extra.
Contact: Instagram – @StephenPhilipDruce
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