WAITING

As the reigns of destiny seem to slip from me

Or as they seem to serenade to and from

And I start to realise that what I hide could be

A clock ticking with a sure tip-toe

And when my time suddenly appears to fly

As hopefully as it makes longevity smile

Or when a knock in the head throbs without end

Would I know then that destiny lies not far ahead?

Sometimes the clouds of doubt may seem to gleam

Then the tint of doubt shadows you in a silver realm

And before you have crossed your built-up bridge

Life itself can hold you in its prison grips

But can I freeze time or halt the shining sun?

When time laughs at the laid out plans

Or can a man learn how to believe

If destiny denied that he must live?

And would waiting matter if destiny is a number?

Or a one measure planned to be remembered?

Because then we would accomplish life’s gains

Long before we have been called all our names