Hard Knocks

Notice the way the good times roll, Sliding away as pain unfolds. Notice the sting in bitter thoughts, Harsh, heavy flings that make things rot. Notice the plight of mad desire, Weird, crazy sight that curl of fire. Notice the sway of naughty moves, Tempting to slay that selfish groove. Notice the rhymes that feel awkward, Rancid such chimes that crash backwards. Notice the smiles that cynics cast, Skeptics now style words fading fast. Notice the touch of ugly things, Pain alters much with suffering. Notice the pain that crushes will, Words cream complaint as breath is stilled. Notice the dirt of death's debris, No pulse to flirt for time set free. Notice the play that drama streams, Enter the fray to cast new dreams. Notice the way life knocks you down, Get up to play the part of clown. Notice the route that hard knocks hurl, Be down not out and rise to swirl. Notice good sense in being you, Mask your pretense and weave your dues. Notice all stuff both good and bad, Feel just enough and dare the mad. Notice that's all that you can do, Heed your soul's call to spark fine cues. Notice the way of appetites, Fickle whims stray with stolen bites. Notice the dead that lie so still, Face then life's dread and live goodwill. Notice the signs that symbols hint, Link heart and mind to know fine mint. Leon Enriquez 03 November2014 Singapore