dedicated to my brother Brandon Neal for his unwavering support
much love to Brett Miller for always being willing to walk with me and live these words
and to my new friend Bertha…please stay uncommon in how God made you…undefined
it is uncommon
to stay uncommon
the world wants us to blend in
to try to impress or please
what impresses me
is character
a voice for people
love for craft
courage to
honor one’s values
it is uncommon
to stand alone
to reconcile and forgive
and remain hopeful
in a sea of despair
it is uncommon
to stay awake
and not check out of reality
in a world that wants
to lull you to sleep
so you don’t take that big leap
even though
when all is quiet
everything
in your body
screams
create
shape
activate
and make
the things that
make us feel
alive and awake
