THE IMPATIENCE OF ZEALOTS

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THE IMPATIENCE OF ZEALOTS

The impatience of zealots is responsible

For many mistakes and poor decisions

Throughout history

Even if the zealot has a worthy cause

Their strident, sometimes violent methods

For moving their agenda forward

Is not the Mighty Ship of State

But the runaway train of hysteria

With madness as the conductor

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While zeal is attractive and that energy necessary

For growth and change

Becoming a zealot is a toxic extreme

The farther the zealot orbits away from the center

The more likely they are to fly off

Into nothingness

Staying in the center gives us 360 degree access

To move in whatever direction we need to go

To achieve change and promote peace 

Change towards peace is what we all are so yearning for

The Peaceful Zealot is the new warrior

If only the tribe will listen to the quiet voice of reason.

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