Attention Paid To the World

When I understand everything that's new And hold the wise thought of once found, it's old To comprehend the difference of the two Will give reason for something to behold Shall I placate moments without desire And be satisfied only with what's known Be a stone on life's river banks empire Rather drown, trying to swim to unknown I'll find my loss of breath a good payment A worthy debt to swim with the living Then stay on river's bank of discontent Frightened, because life is unforgiving To risk the unknown, live life without fear And seek what's new, as you find it appear