I have found that in learning,
One must read broadly
If one wants to read deeply.
All aspects of humanities
are intricately interwoven.
I am wrapped up in the web
Of the world’s wisdom.
It is a cumbersome garment to wear,
Sometimes even more than I can bear.
Socrates said it, so there is no denying:
Philosophers practice death and dying.
But while I’m alive, I want to dance,
And go out like it’s my last chance
Being young and unencumbered.
My nights and breaths are numbered
My heart can only beat so fast
Our bodies just don’t last.
Life is hard, and we can’t take it
So I won’t try to fake it
I won’t be still until I’m dead
I won’t be confined to my own head.
But with that being said,
I don’t regret a thing I’ve read.