Philosophy

Old man here Watching the world Hurling in swirls Poignant cheer Blooming with grace Upon your face ~~~~~~~~~ Old age calls Shift to edgy Poise turns cranky Lone footfalls No one comes near Lost in new spheres ~~~~~~~~~ New world shouts Noisy campaigns Contrast now strains Loud keeps out Old tree alone Cold feelings stone ~~~~~~~~~ Senses fail Notice the taunts A ghostly taunt Death sets sail Arrives on time Glimpse exit rhymes ~~~~~~~~~ Much too late Gone with the wind Unknown, unseen Old man dead Death claimed a friend A wise plan then ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 05 March 2015 Singapore