I who am filled with hope
do not the patience have
to endlessly await the day
for my hope to be fulfilled,
rather than wait in despair
calculated actions I will take
to remove those forces
standing in the way
using my inherent resources
to challenge, to win the day.

Common wisdom understands
that patience is virtue
though it cannot be infinite
necessary limits need be set
prudent, thoughtful, logical,
one hopes patience to suffice
yet there needs be a finality -
patience is indeed a virtue
a limited one with finite time
aiding to gain one's objective.

Herbert Holzbauer
© November 2003

Midi: "Rest"
(MIDIBOX)

Photo: "Hourglass Nebula"
(Hubble)