Of The Majestic Within

If you cannot be King of the hill,
Be the master of your will,
even if you are a scrub by the stream,
be the best scrub by the rill,
and so long as you can dream,
dream that you are majestic tree
offering comfort and wisdom as you deem.
If you cannot be a tree be a bush,
but not just any bush,
be a rosebush,
if you cannot be a bush be grass,
but be like grass on a mountainside pass,
own the greenery,
liven the scenery,
be anything,
not just something,
BE.

Responses to “Of The Majestic Within”

  1. Lazarus Banda avatar

    This is beautiful malume. Loved it

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Danke ^_^
      Compliments of the New Year
      ~B

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  2. Lamittan Felix avatar

    This powerful and magnificently woven. I love the diction, the rhythm and, above all, the message regarding striving to be something. 😊

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you… sometimes we need a reminder to not just survive but to strive to thrive…
      ~B

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      1. Lamittan Felix avatar

        You’re dead right. Message well taken home. And how’ve you been, my friend?

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      2. Beaton avatar

        Still Alive 😂 thats pretty much what matters…
        ~B

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      3. Lamittan Felix avatar

        Of course, my friend. Life’s all that matters. There’s quite a lot going on across the globe right now.

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  3. Bookstooge avatar

    Does it count if I’m the Best Me that’s ever existed?
    😉

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    1. Beaton avatar

      well its true
      noone can be more you
      than you
      😂
      ~B

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      1. Bookstooge avatar

        I tried to be you once. Had a little trouble w the hair, hahaha!

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  4. Cindy Georgakas avatar
    1. Beaton avatar

      Blessings 💚
      ~B

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    1. Beaton avatar

      ♥ 💚
      Bless
      ~B

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Thank you 🫶🏽
      ~B

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  5. Of The Majestic Within – Reviewed | Adam Fenner avatar

    […] You may find the rest of the poem here. […]

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  6. AdamFenner avatar

    Beaton,
    Your poem “Of The Majestic Within” is a beautiful, empowering reflection on purpose and individuality. Its progression from grand imagery to the most minor roles reminds us that every position in life holds value when embraced with effort and care.
    As someone who regularly reviews poetry, I was deeply moved by your work and shared my reflections here: https://adamfenner.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/of-the-majestic-within-reviewed/
    Thank you for sharing this inspiring piece—I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Best, Adam

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    1. Beaton avatar

      Wow, thank you Adam.
      Much appreciate this and glad to have inspired such depth of thought
      ~B

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  7. Chris Hall avatar

    Oh, excellent poem – as you are speaking and looking at the trees, bushes and roses etc. Great!

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    1. Beaton avatar

      entering my new era of creating multimedia storytelling 😂
      ~B

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  8. Phili avatar

    I’m not the best reviewer but I like. It will probably be my push to be the best or to just be for the year

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