To my nephew - Sai

15 Aug 2012

Live a life that you want to live

Never be afraid I say,

Go realize the dreams you dreamt

Go forth, come what may

Life will soon get in your way

Snip your wings and fold your mast

Go and enjoy what you have

Because life my dear, passes by fast

Life is always a beautiful song

It's just the refrain that changes

It's always a beautiful sight

From the oceans deep to the mountain ranges

When you are young you have less to lose

And have not yet learnt to feel the fear

Youth is a masterful potion

Drink it and have fun my dear

Great things are done in youth

When hesitation has not taken its hold

It is when worlds are won

It is when magics unfold

With age comes wisdom

But it also comes with a wary pace

If the old were not to care for the world

There would be left no human race

So the young do their part

And the old play their role

The young ones live their dreams

The older ones make peace with their soul

While you are young, be fiery my child

Be the person you want to be

Just make sure that when you are old

You can think back and say, "yes, that is still me".