the days gone by

the days gone by
in thorns scattered
i stepped ignorantly.

tears dropped, wetting my cheeks
reminiscing those days gone by
when i wished things could be set aright.

nature’s son was i
in her bosom i cried.

i prayed for the release
from bonds that clutched me.

i knew time will soon fly
leaving traces of youth behind.

too soon things went by
those moments i will never regain.

priority set
goals made.

studies ablaze
along….pain sets a gaze.

and the joy enjoyed as a small boy
lost in youth
but in man, am drawing it again
hopes dangle afar, but try
i shall try.

gone are the days......