Subtlety has it’s time and place
Within the quietude of the sunrise, or the melody of a birdsong
Yet one truth is made abundantly clear time after time
Survival depends on the balance between serenity and storm
Speak softly but carry the big stick of your convictions
Follow your path unflinchingly
With an enduring willingness to defend your way
Journey with the confidence and knowledge inherent to you
Understanding the place for individuality of opinions
The right to proudly yet peacefully bring them to light
So that others may expand their vision should they so choose
“To each their own” should always leave room
For “until it becomes mine as well” if belief is heartfelt
Whatever the case may be, we should never be led astray
Spoon fed others ideals or tastes for fear of not conforming
I shall never be one to occupy that spot in an unfortunate line
With recognition of the probability that popular is not always right
Join me as one to offer choice beyond the black and white
Always defending the choice to be free
Free as we were meant to be
Free as we were so unselfishly given the right to be
Lifeblood spilled for that right to always be
Free to do my part to perpetuate that freedom
Free to walk with awe and respect in Mother Natures garden
For that opportunity each and every day
This Lion will roar with an unrivaled ferocity
JMC813 
Amen!
So good to read you, again. You are so wise, my Wizard of Rock. 😉