Some of the best creative inspiration can happen during the midnight hours when our mind is open to the weirdness of dreams, the inspiration of Heaven, and our brain’s natural ability to create is working overtime.

That’s a great way to Gain the Red Edge.

Today’s inspiration was none of that.

Today’s inspiration came very quickly and not during the midnight hours. It was inspired by the lyrical words of singer, songwriter and author Casey Stark.

I don’t fancy myself a poet. No, not by any means.

But I do enjoy when my words weave together in a way that resonates with my heart.

And I have the confidence to share them!

That my friends is what I call Gaining the Red Edge!

With that introduction, I share my latest piece of poetry.

Trapped

Trapped
My soul cries out
Wanted
Freedom of these walls
Artificial
Yet so tragically real.

Songs of the long night
Inspire
Concrete shall not break
Strength
Grey bleakness of steel
Disappears.

Radiant
The day dawn is breaking
Opening
My heart and mind
Encouraging
My willful soul to liberate.

Wings of glory soar
Skyward
My beckoning free spirit
Cries
Oh Lord, oh Lord, at last
I’m free!

— Les Patterson

CHALLENGE: Look immediately around you for ideas that inspire creative thinking to help you Gain the Red Edge.

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Welcome to Gain The Red Edge, an exciting series highlighting best practices to inspire ideas, open up doors of opportunity and windows of creativity, and help you find clarity and focus for your personal and professional passions.