Casting Pebbles

Here's a very short poem about battle or riding the waves... that doesn't actually mention waves or chaos for once:

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Casting Pebbles

Each pebble,

Under your foot,

Is meant to be there,

Holding together

The path of your life.

Kick a single pebble,

And find the path

Has changed its course.

(such inevitable change)

Yet with a careful eye,

You may spot jewels,

Along the path of life.

Find rubies and emeralds,

Unique, enduring gems,

Tossed and captured

In your invariable wake.

KLF (11/13/2006)

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