OF BODY AND SOUL

When I was a little boy

I had a globe for a toy

I wanted to fly to the moon

Cross the scary and dangerous wood.

As a teenager I wanted the world

Climb the mountains, for I was bold

Sailed the oceans till I discovered

Mysterious Islands, with magical things to uncover.

As a young man I was a patriot

Cared for country, flag and compatriots

Protect the motherland and fight

For the freedom that I was taught.

Later when I had my kids

Their protection was what I cherished

I taught them all that I knew

Bought them everything anew.

As a medicine man, I cared for all

Never mind color, tongue or national

I even went to mountains too

Jungle, war, and Sahara to cure.

Now in my olden days

Thinking back to my Gone Days

I am content to have done some good

Writing about it brightens my mood.

For life is too short to think too hard

On politics, views, or issues too brutal.

I want to enjoy the birds and the bees

Flowers, ocean, simple meals and a beer. 

I will pray to gods and powers to be

To give our leaders some sanity.

IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?

                                     Reza Ghadimi