Younger Body, Older Mind



It's one of those things you learn

As you go through life's daily turns

For those who wish to be part of your lifestyle

Soon turn out to be well beyond the miles ...



Even though distance is only a bridge

Other things turn out to be unpledged

For even though the promise was there

They left you standing with only a stare



Proving the body weary, and the mind

For they stopped coming, thus being blind

Not only to your needs, but theirs as well

Leaving you alone, and just an empty shell



And clearer in your choice in time to be

For your needs are formed more sensibly

And these include a younger body to stoke

Fired by a more mature mind with much hope



- Tristram



© Christopher W. Thomas

10:21am Friday, Jan. 15th, 1999