Monday, May 29, 2006

The pace of life

As I walk through the busy downtown
with skyscrapers rising up to the sky
I picked up pace to reach the riverside path
a place I could jog and soak the breeze.

The field nearby has kids playing around
I guess, they have not a care in the world
others I see, briskly walking and jogging
just for the joy or for health or for both.

Across the river I could see a ferry
with tourists enjoying the cruise
how I wish I could be one of them
but first I must finish my jog
then have a quick look into evening mail
and be ready to take on tomorrow.

The trappings of this fast life
is charming and addictive for me
and I'll have to put up or give up.