NIL TO NOUGHT

Reflections

1986

Yes and how
we stumble on
day by day
for what
will we ever begin to know

Foibles
fools
no, never, not us
but
what then
nobody knows

Nobody cares
really
then why try
when what you try
cannot be attained

Why try and touch
a leaf
which tumbles
to the ground
with an open hand
which searches
through the air

Stay away
let it sway
and fall
that’s the way
it will be

Stand and stare
marvel
but, try no more
its folly my friend
you’ve tried
for nought
I’m sure