Festina Lente

The hard way is the easy way
the easy way, the hard
the hard way is the holding on
the easy way the guard

the guard of all that came before
the ways things were, not are...
the easy way means backing up
the hard way leaves a scar

the paths they each blend and meld
they are both near and far
the hard way, it’s not just easy
the easy way, it is not hard


Logo with 'Richard W. Saunders' text and a red wax seal-like design.
This poem was originally featured in the June 2026 Strawberry Moon issue of our monthly almanac, the Liminal.

*Fox & Thistle Studio passionately invites minstrels and musicians to weave our verses into melodies of their own — and to share the song with us if you do.

All poems written by Richard W. Saunders, presented by Fox & Thistle Studio.


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Text poem titled 'Festina Lente' with a decorative border.



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