Yesterday I heard the wind Today it was the talking of the snow Tomorrow the sunshine will try to diminish both But I will draw the line Simplification can be fine We know the oceans roar Have seen icebergs off distant shore And suffered the heat of sun midday Had sea adventures disguised as play Watched horses drawing wagons full of hay And tornado chasers on this side of the fray Known of sabers and soldiers guns None of that can be fun Dreams betrayed by other needs Little people and their share of greed Life becomes a so what, sort of It is hard to sense what is most important Shall I go with the wind? Its song and force could be a friend Will the dance in the rain bring me fame? Or the sun, could it be won? Oh my friend, it’s myself I’ll be And I’ll stand tall for all, you’ll see Stanski February 12, 2020 ^