There was a time when there were rides

Upon a poor soul who just desired to hide

And now - desire exists for some recognition

But it seems more like a retirement to oblivion



There's a willingness to take it as it comes

Even though it's apt to make one feel numb

But, assessment of words shared rings so true

Especially when they don't give you the blues



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

11:50am Sat. Aug. 15th, 1998