The Engine

Written for another graduate. I love the imagery I've created in this one.

Photo by Ciprian Boiciuc on Unsplash

Within each of us there exists an engine
That roils and boils and powers our drive
Like others it needs fuel and I should mention
The type determines if you flounder or thrive

The first type of gas that we often feed in
Is “impasse”-oline, inefficient and grim
It gives little power and makes you sleep in
Your drive ceases to move and its light grows dim

The other is the power of “yet”-anol
A productive and simple way to sustain
By definition infinite potential
Keeps the engine running like a hurricane

We still switch back and forth with which one we use
A battle between what’s easy and what’s right
The machine from which all your life is produced 
A sturdy system to keep all things alright

Your time here working has tuned up the gears
You’ve roiled and boiled and powered your drive
You’ve set the example for all of your peers
Driving onward til you’ve finally arrived

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