Lifetime

Morning dew, he rested on, 'till his dreams all came true Woke up in a fainted smile, washed his face, touched his bump Whole at least, no casualties, the cavalry came in time Took care of wounds, his aching arm, his burning soul, an empty cup Felt as if he owned a box a table chess, some dice Threw the dice, double six, wondered if this was the case Of instict base, being fulfilled or wishful thinking versus facts Threw the dice, double six, wondered if this was the case Of instict base, being fulfilled, or wishful thinking versus facts Back to chess to crack the nut that fine box of chestnut wood In winter march, come what may, travelling birds go their ways He sat and stared their headsforth sway,in them put trust, and in morning spray In flight again, curly light and then smite