We all build walls around us to hem us in

For warmth, comfort, security - in order to win

The ongoing game of life with all its ins and outs

And as we pass through internal doors, give shouts



For we've won yet another round in the evolution

Of our lives, as we march on, finding new solutions

Cementing together stones in walls which've crumbled

Replacing stone slabs in walkways, so we don't tumble



Gluing back together doors and windows which've split

In two, from rounds of erosion, which sometimes came quick

Once all the repairs are done, we can see thru glass clear

Then we are able to touch up other broken walls, without fear 



- Tristram



Christopher W. Thomas

8:50am Tues. Feb. 17th, 1998