this adventure called life

when does it start

when do we arrive

are we there yet

the journey commences

for the usual fee



can we stop to wallow

life says no

push on to prevail

reality is a beast

that we ignore at our peril

but ignore we must



immerse we must

in life we wallow

feast at the table

even if only for the crumbs

is there time

make time!



the table is always set

savour it

taste it

relish life

drink it in

smell the scent of lust

slay the beast



obey all the rules

you miss all the roses

strive to be drunk on life

long for the next adventure

then you will know

when you arrive

© 2016 Michael D Emmerich