We get taught at an early age that great men do great things, and far too often we assume their struggles were against nature, instead of themselves. Doubt and fear has always been our two greatest obstacles, and when you look to make something of yourself, to reach past yourself, you find that you are no different than Christopher Columbus. Here's a verse of the Columbus Day song taught to me by my friend, Leo, 15 years ago.
While up in the crow's nest, you heard Luigi say....
Hey Mr. Columbo, turna de ship around,
I want to feel my feet back down on solid ground!
Why'd you tell Isabella, datta de world was round,
I want to go back to Italy where paisans are all around.
You can listen to the naysayers, or you can listen to your heart. Each year, I sing that part of the verse to myself and chuckle. Good old Luigi - always looking for comfort. Nothing wrong with it, but you don't listen to that guy if you're going places.
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