You forge ahead and come what may!
But then you see, one clear morning:
Three decades, like a single day,
Have passed you by, without a warning.
You look around in disbelief -
This puzzle takes some “looking into”.
Your tree has shed its autumn leaves
And now is ready for the winter.
The road was long and seldom straight
But, like all roads, was made by walking.
You joined the fight against a fate
That our world be ruled by war kings.
You fought for peace and also love,
For friendly smiles and children’s laughter -
You did, although the sky above
May see no change “before and after”.
But hope, it springs in human breasts,
Against all odds - to make them even.
Just never mind and do your best,
And for the rest, you’ll be forgiven.
You’ve said your lines - all thirty-five,
No chance, no hope of paraphrasing.
This happens once - upon a life,
And that is why it’s so amazing.