Ode To Change

I remember the good old days When I was young and wild With surging passion free; Now I surrender the old ways, Retreat to something mild Stride with sure breath heavy; Worry was not my sorry play Yet time flies swift dear child For fate cannot delay. Once upon a time long ago, I ventured boldly far To find clear destiny; Today my bones groan and creak slow An aged and weary star In struggling mutiny; Sorry longings fumble to flow, Passage in broken jar, Glimpse apt eternity. My mirror image speaks plainly, Truth can be so profound To simply tell on me; The journey here strings memories For pictures come around To show what used to be; My friend, remember this story: Beware of fate that grounds Our common destiny! The ancient wise men lived bravely Life's vistas with fond smiles In true humility; Pay heed to deeper harmony, Anchor purpose and style, Live beyond tragedy; Let dreams embrace your history, Make your days here worthwhile, Dance with life's mysteries. Leon Enriquez 29 July 2014 Singapore