FLYING By ... Steve Lucky

                  FLYING
            By ... Steve Lucky

Velocities most people only dream about
Come to those gifted few idolized by the masses.
They are the ones who set the standards for others to follow.
Popularity is not always a good thing.
Even the most creative projects can be shattered
By those with their own ambitions.
Fame does not give one immunity.
In fact, it does the opposite.
Most people are more than willing to pay the price
Just for a chance to reach the highest speeds
Human beings are capable of reaching.
Competition is fierce, yet competition is only
A small part of it.
Races won mean little compared to personal goals
One sets to use this speed for something beneficial.
No matter how fast one goes,
It never seems to be fast enough.
When one finally clears a major obsticle,
Another one often takes its place.
Greatness is found only in those willing to be great.
Natural ability can not be ignored,
But practice holds a more vital role
For those trying to be the very best.
Destinations few people have any hope of seeing,
May not be so interesting when they are visited frequently.
One can not outrun moral obligations.
Racers have the biggest responsibility of all
To provide those less fortunate with what they need.
Pressure placed on these people is high
Which is why only the best or worst of people can make it.
Speeds even faster are still obtainable
As long as at least one human being continues to excell.
Instantaneous travel may never be possible,
Yet one keeps coming closer
Dreaming it can actually happen.

Copyright 2003, Steve Lucky