child within throws a tantrum
wise man thinks he knows all
strength of the rock in stillness
remember that fear builds a wall

knowing that comes from the ages
peace as the waves kiss the shore
breathing out words of the muses
forgetting to open heart's door

thoughts of the angels pervade
life's lessons seek to persuade
distractions of mind, they dissuade
as memories of love start to fade

then from the distance, she comes
wisdom in the words of a friend
remember to LIVE this new life
beginning where knowledge finds end

rising anew from the ashes
phoenix reborn this new day
flight of the angel returning
sing, dance, rejoice, and then play