Casting eyes about me<\/p>\n
For the very first time.<\/p>\n
What startling images surround.<\/p>\n
Bright lights and quick movements.<\/p>\n
Yet with sounds both familiar and soothing<\/p>\n
Even when accompanied by<\/p>\n
Faces distorted and bent<\/p>\n
Charged only with evoking<\/p>\n
Unrestrained glee . . .<\/p>\n
Mission accomplished.<\/p>\n
Here, now, is pure joy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Summer:<\/b><\/p>\nPedaling faster, ever more confidently.<\/p>\n
A little extra freedom<\/p>\n
Conquered with every fresh mile.<\/p>\n
Enhanced strength, and<\/p>\n
New lessons absorbed.<\/p>\n
Anticipating every full victory ahead.<\/p>\n
The world will, no doubt,<\/p>\n
Succumb to my efforts and charm . . .<\/p>\n
Mission accomplished.<\/p>\n
Here, now, is pure joy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Autumn:<\/strong><\/p>\nEyes dim, movements tempered.<\/p>\n
The search for gold exhausts,<\/p>\n
Exchanged, now, for one that<\/p>\n
Better understands the birthright<\/p>\n
Of the heart.<\/p>\n
Clutter merely impedes<\/p>\n
The remainder of the journey.<\/p>\n
There is still time to shed<\/p>\n
The rotting deadwood,<\/p>\n
But none for even one more tear . . .<\/p>\n
Mission accomplished.<\/p>\n
Here, now, is pure joy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Winter:<\/b><\/p>\nA shell remains,<\/p>\n
Life-force bargained away.<\/p>\n
Time, now, for things<\/p>\n
Only once imagined.<\/p>\n
Perhaps startling new images will surround<\/p>\n
Yet with sounds both familiar and soothing.<\/p>\n
I know I\u2019ve heard that voice before,<\/p>\n
Even when pretending otherwise,<\/p>\n
But fooling no one.<\/p>\n
The path is now lit, even in this darkness.<\/p>\n
If only you\u2019d take my hand and lead on<\/p>\n
For I long to hear you say . . .<\/p>\n
Mission accomplished.<\/p>\n
Come, here now\u00a0<\/em>is pure joy!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nPeace<\/p>\n
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