Holding Growth Dear

Life is far too fleeting, too short...
seeking ideals, the best, I'll not abort.
Yes, to real present circumstances I bow,
but anything is still possible somehow.

A world of choices and chances we get
when into life with faculties we're let
and only we ourselves find what is found.
Ideally, by no limitations are we bound.

Growth should bring new realizations,
as well as the experience of sensations,
that we make what our lives become.

Yes, we're more fortunate than some
if we just have the strength to change.
Many never recognize their own range.

But that only means we best help
by fostering ideals in every whelp
as the parenting of ourselves we share.

Perhaps this is the basic ideal I dare:
holding growth dear expands the need
with our loved ones the ideal to plead.

So whether by choice or fortunate chance,
if we aim high in this spiritual dance
we foster more seeking positive growing.
I hope such ideals we to us're showing!

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