Gilian

When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,
A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical.
And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be singing so happily,
Joyfully, playfully watching me.
But then they send me away to teach me how to be sensible,
Logical, responsible, practical.
And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable,
Clinical, intellectual, cynical.

There are times when all the worlds asleep,
The questions run too deep
For such a simple man.
Wont you please, please tell me what weve learned
I know it sounds absurd
But please tell me who I am.

Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
Liberal, fanatical, criminal.
Wont you sign up your name, wed like to feel you're
Acceptable, respectable, presentable, a vegetable!

At night, when all the worlds asleep,
The questions run so deep
For such a simple man.
Wont you please, please tell me what we've learned
I know it sounds absurd
But please tell me who I am.

Abandoning this site for 2 years, I almost forgot how to add an entry. :)

Just realized lately that it'd be a blessing to not know, esp. when it comes to other people's past, their personal stories, and current struggles. We each keep our space and pride, and I keep my simple life. I'll listen if they want to tell, but I will never ask. Such a simple life philosophy, but it took an always curious kid years to understand.

Feb 26, 2008