You sure look fine,
up there,
high on yourself.
Up on your pretty little pedestal,
l bet you can see forever.
Like you’re so much closer to God
than any of us
down here on Terra Firma.
Practically a goddamn astronaut,
and about as connected to the world
as one, too.
You know you’re coming down, right?
The higher you ride
that wild parabola,
you’ve gotta know it comes back down,
and you,
and all your finery come with it.
Smashing back into the dirt,
in a spectacular display
of fallen grandeur.
So take a good look around.
Enjoy the view,
make even make a few notes,
and take advantage
of this temporarily elevated position.
I would recommend
doing your best
to not actively shit on people.
Most people remember that kind of thing
and will repay you in kind
at the first available opportunity.
It would also be good,
if you could point out any
upcoming obstacles,
rather than just using them
to jam up the unwary,
and further advance your own position.
Remember,
you’re only high today,
and tomorrow you come down,
like a toppled statue.
You will lose your grace
and fall,
deeply out of favor
for a while.
You might see
the worst sides of humanity,
and I assure you,
you will see
the worst sides of yourself.
So, enjoy it
while it lasts,
but remember,
it’s all about sticking the landing.
HG – 2020
