I wrote these haiku on culture, choice, and contentment on the plane on our way to South America.

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Distinction comes in

two ways: hardship or needles

that carve a tattoo.

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Distinction is the

gift of achievement or the

piercing on a lip.

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Wealth comes by schooling,

diligence, or by winning

today’s lottery.

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Wealth comes by saving

and prudence, or from your rich

parents who give it.

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Fame comes by a job

well done, or by good looks and

savvy connection.

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Fame and fortune come

by mediocre’s power

to random heroes.

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Lady Luck thinks she

runs the show, but God alone

brings one up or down.

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Don’t blame God, thank Him

and serve Him, see which way the

scale will tilt for you.