The ultimate goal of life remains the spiritual growth of the individual, the solitary journey to peaks that can be climbed only alone – M. Scott Peck
He had four letters tattooed
on his forearm – TSWF – and he went
to the grave without telling anyone
what they meant. He loved his wife,
their lives entwined as all good couples’ are,
but he never revealed to her
the secret code. His friends and family
likewise – he was open and honest
and right and true, but he never told anyone
what the letters stood for. He worked hard
at his job, and was roundly admired.
At first they asked him about the letters,
but they gave up eventually – it was clear
he would never reveal their meaning.
A good man, evidently. Loved by all.
And at the summit, four letters in the snow.
Joshua Seigal
