An Ode to Finn

A life of complex tales paint this picture
Choice by choice yields a twist or turn
Which direction he know not
A path trodden with a heavy foot
Narrowed with thy own
Forked like tongue and razor sharp
Words pierce like ice and wit aloud
To jest and laugh with playful venom
Moving with freedom against the dullen crowd

Visions of the future come with ease
Eloquent in explanation but candid lack thereof
Rise over self-doubt and achieve with narrow focus
Make possible the primitive visions
Acting with haste and conviction
Inspire belief in thyself you can
But lead by example and unshakeable strength
Leave behind the little voice of evil tone and devoid of courage
Serpent whispers will hold thee back at any length

Musical tones course within thee
Melodies meander wildly with sexual rigour
Each story valiantly begins but alas unfinished
Unlock the journey enjoyed by all man
Each brush stroke deserves to be followed by another
Paint a picture until you can paint no more
From masterpiece to masterpiece should thee move
But never in compromise of the previous
Finish the work and rise above

Believe and achieve
The path you follow the mind shapes
Rocky and thorny paths our best we do to hinder
It needn't be
Move forward one can't if stood motionless
Attack the day with passion and discipline
All we must heed
Raise our arms high aloft a mount of primrose
Stood mighty and proud amongst the settled dust

A Matthew Newton Joint
12/02/16
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