A day is passing, another is nigh. Time to live and move in high Reading, studying, planning, thinking. Working, listening, eating, drinking. Making, selling gas and wheels, Going, hurrying, speeches, ideals. Forgetting the past; looking ahead. New products, leading; Never led. Gaining influence; shedding old shelf. Growing. No place on a shelf. Roses bloom then the petals fall Looking, searching, Old pleasures pall. Speeding. No time for this. Something ahead we might miss. Frantic. Searching fields and stream Time to hurry but none to dream. Leisurely travel is not for you and me Moving to swiftly for the eyes to see Rushing feet - whispers - then tears. Silent the wings of passing years. Tasks are done, the race is run No time is left ere setting sun To just dream, meditate and pray To wander aimlessly and stray From beaten paths alone apart Facing, searching the mind and heart Existing; Not living through the years Racing, hurrying to grave and tears.