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A Mortal Man Dies with his Dependencies

February 20, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

the story of the generations
which will exceed us,
is of different origins and points of breach
the development, needs, and relationship with my youth
differs at stages tremendously in comparison
for this, the definition of our knowing
and relative longevity
in the realm of senses and density
contrast starkly, in what I or you
may determine as a success or ideal
fore the only Truth in this equation is,
Time is limited
although time has limits
I live beyond it
as a conscientious choice
therefore
a second will endure
an hour will be years
a day will be lifetimes
and moments will be eternal
so come to me, come with me, and live, Life
but be forewarned
I promise you Nothing,
but the Truth,
make use of it while it is at your disposal
don’t do yourself the disservice of ego
projecting upon time what you wish
with the appearances of limits
when I aspire to be limitless
seeking the best and most from all opportunities
never once evading from an inability to covet so as I please,
I can not lay idle and revel in aversion
when some see it fit to project their ideals
upon my being
which further limit the limited capacity and construct,
of time,
by one’s own dwarfish compartment of mind
housing preference
seek excess
and you will not succeed,
nothing will be enough to fill the stingy belly
insecure heart
and salivating eyes
lead by past,
and you will not know tomorrow,
nor understand right now
seek that which is sought,
time,
and you will have it in abundance
to do with it as you please
for as long as it lasts
because it is all you can ask

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Prose of a Con is a collection of Russell Wardlow’s prose and poetry written entirely behind bars. Through writings on family, spirituality, freedom, love, justice, redemption, and vulnerability, Russell seeks to show the humanity and hope of individuals like himself who are incarcerated.

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