“Patience is said to be the root and safeguard of all the virtues, not as though it caused and preserved them directly, but merely because it removes their obstacles.” – Aquinas
One of my most meaningful objectives in life is to embellish each of the virtues with poetry and song. This process can be likened unto training the ear to know when the strings of a guitar are in tune. That the soul might be in harmony with what is good and whole, with a heart bold yet steady under the reins of reason as my goal.
BE PATIENT…
Be patient in spite of uncertainty
To know the music of the gods
Be patient when danger surrounds
That you may respond appropriately
Be patient with those who beguile
Misguided intentions come to not
Be patient during pangs of distress
For all things shall pass away
Be patient while nature runs its course
Let the seasons be as they are
Be patient as things fall apart
Each end makes way for a new start
By Jason Youngman
Summer of 2019
Philosopher Muse 
Wonderful poem. I saved it to read every morning until I memorize it 🙂
Thank you, I am speechless and my heart is at bay.
In a perfect world, yes, I could be patient in all the circumstances so wonderfully elucidated in your poem. Probably something most all of us could and should work on. Nice job on this.
Thank you for sharing your thought on this Theresa, your perspective lends meaning to my own.
Like a flower!
Thank you