Outside the box and inside the lines
They tell you to think outside the box. But then they say you should stay inside the lines of a proven system. Oh, what’s a human to do? And who’s right? The outsiders or the insiders?
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Stay inside the lines when you’re thinking outside the box.
You don’t have to follow my advice. In fact, maybe you shouldn’t. Maybe what I’m talking about doesn’t apply to your life at all. And if that’s the case, enjoy my lyrics, have a glass of wine (or cup of coffee), and forget I said anything.
But then again…
Maybe there’s something in what I’m about to share that you can relate to. And maybe you’ll get what I’m talking about and say, “Wow, that Tony. He’s such a wild and crazy wordsmith genius.” Or something to that effect.
Anyway. I’m just sharing encouraging rhymes and reasons. And guess what. I’ve been doing that every day this year so far. In case you’re reading this in the future (which won’t be the future to you, it’ll be now), this is the year 2020. And I’ve made it part of my mission to blast out encouraging rhymes and reasons and words and music every day.
So, here’s the rhyme of the day for March 16th.
Inside The Lines
Inside the lines the grass is greener.
Outside the box the air is cleaner.
Some days your life runs like a river.
Some nights you only quake and quiver.
And then the sun begins to shine, you draw another line.
And then the box becomes a place to store your things.
So, then the flowers start to grow, your words begin to flow,
And then you’re glad to join in when the whole world sings.
Inside the lines the route is shorter.
Outside the box there’s no recorder.
Some days your view is from the summit.
Some nights your dreams will let you plummet.
And then the sun begins to shine, you draw another line.
And then the box becomes a place to store your things.
So, then the flowers start to grow, your words begin to flow,
And then you’re glad to join in when the whole world sings.
© 2014 Tony Funderburk (September 5)
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