We must not say no to ourselves
When there is a greater deed to do
We must not say can't and mean it,
If it is not imperative that we should.
We should believe that we can
Whenever it is for our necessity good
Invisibly always near is still that impossible way.
We must not synchronize with anything less
Than artwise dignity.
Either we are natural constructive achievers
Or something less than that . . . There is no compromise:
The rendezvous time is here and now . . ....Behold invincibility!
Across the thunder bridge of time We rush with lightnin' feet
To join hands with those: The Friends of Skill
Who truly say
And truly-sincerely do.
Sun Ra (1980)
