Getting Ripped on Sterile Gibberish

A glorious mental work-out,
Getting ripped on sterile gibberish,
Developing tone and muscle the hard way,
Through lifting philosophical weights
And functioning on unproven,
Dream-like exercise machines
Of know-how and intellect.

A strict regimen of diet and exercise
Can make one feel alive,
Healthy, and energetic,
And is a style and rationale
For living that must certainly be argued for.
What is a mind without a solid foundation
And a bridge across a gaping chasm
Of futility and regret?
Can love and respect be any nearer to us
With openness, pride, and warmth
From personal discipline, dedication,
And forgoing self-inflicted pain?

For our Christ’s sake,
Watch the seconds hand on any watch
Or clock,
As it swings in perpetual motion
Counting the precious minutes and hours
That are left,
And do not feel rushed,
For there is plenty of time,
And time is definitely on our side…