Ludix-Rym

How quickly a future can change Guess it was time to turn the page Never been one to plan long-range Still the circumstance was quite strange In my life there's no way to gauge Not when observing at close range My path I would never exchange Karma I would never enrage I'd like if someone could arrange A peaceful outing or exchange Odd part was it had been foretold Truth we tried but failed to withhold The way we saw the scene unfold What 'ere you might think times tenfold It was night before we were sold On the facts that the cards extolled Perhaps to some that which was doled Was a small amount to behold Our eyes saw a mountain of gold The way out of a stranglehold A small smile still alights my face Pleasant events rarely in pace On this road but I will embrace My new future in this rat race Hands twined we leave our hiding place Not one step shall I need retrace Knowing the past we can't erase Youth and innocence we replace With wisdom strength and gentle grace Wounds we bear proud scars we showcase Though ugliness is everywhere Take a closer look and I swear Beauty forgotten will be there Will anyone take up this dare I fear how the future will fare The past we must look to compare No repeats our ardent prayer I will take this first step with care Altruism has become too rare I want to fix this jagged tear Off my soapbox no more the sage From this topic I'll disengage Quickly the story must be told With an open mind I was sold Cards kept repeating was the case Willing to stretch my knowledge base A healthy respect to beware Know the universe is aware My story needs not to make sense I know my truth there's no pretense 11\06\19 LUDix-Rym Poetry Contest Sponsored by Lu Loo