Greatness

Culled from my book, *Of Courage, Conquests & Crowns* You recognize greatness by her words. Hers, are words of power She doesn’t do chicken talk But eagle exploits Her mind combs the earth in search of the possibilities She also seeks a match showdown With the most apex of predators   Her heart is not a synagogue but a temple The type kings like Solomon build On her altar The lavish of a thousand burnt offerings Mediocrity is slain in her and Burnt outside her city walls For with her, gold is normal Orderly arrangement of things paramount. Splendor a lifestyle and Opulence a garment decked In sweet simplicity   In her, Life is precious And humanity sacred Humility to be honored And endeavor to be celebrated In her kingdom Small talk, side talk and gossip is punished For everyone to mind their turf And be better for it Her kids are clothed in fancy In time her sons ride off to war They are taught the dignity of equality And equality of humanity.