We're all floating in a vast oasis ...

Some are simply guaranteed a return

But others tend to coast without traces

Or any glimpse of an ending to learn



Some take out insurance to confirm

There's enough to cover if infirmed

Others just continue on the trek ...

Not concerned at all - what the heck?



Those folks may eventually win at some point 

But it's a risk taken without any true joint ...

Whilst the folks who look way ahead and pin 

Might well have no need at all for chagrin ...



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

11:25am Wed, Dec. 2nd, 1998