Time rained on two men
One on his feet
The other on his knees
First pair of eyes dull with life
Second pair's smile filled with light
I saw time pour today
As he swung to reach the sky
While he rode on his joy
His black lush hair
Will someday steal his white
And as I see time drizzle
I realize how life is so fickle
Soon his apace legs
Will rely on wood
Like his arms lean on hands
And head on a hood
I wish for time
To relegate its pace
Let his bliss
Last a while more
Before his cheeks too
Lose its velvety rose.
- Rati
