Be Careful O Man

Careful O man, too meagre be the life, No better chance you've than a greying leaf Soon as it falls turns into dust beneath. Man, be thou wary, fleeting be the life, Look at that dewdrop dangling on a blade Of grass, thine life no more is lofty made. Know thou no higher is held human life, O dwell on these bubbles barely afloat, Mankind no special kind, gets no life boat. Beware, life's precious and time flies fleeting, A long way to go, little time ahead, To undo ills callously committed. Be vigilant and watchful all the while, Panic not still, each soul gets a fair chance, O to make most whilst destiny may dance. A lot there's if you care, a lot ye can, Human birth's rare; the next could still be brief— A bubble born to bust, dew-drop, or leaf! Be careful treading last lap of thine race, Should ye wish this one to be nigh sunny, Begin now; better late than none any. _____________________________________________ Musings | 01.08.09 |