Why am I the smart one?
I know all the words and have all the
answers to the riddling questions that
plague the masses. And my responses
fall into nothing for they asked the
wrong questions of me.
Why am I the funny one?
A face or a line or a story at just the
right time can send you rolling on the
floor that moments ago held your feet
planted in solemnity. Laughter is so
honest when you're high.
Why am I the pretty one?
One day I'm taller, a moment ago said
that my blue eyes left him breathless and
I know just how to breathe to make her
tremble. A picture in your head matches
my reflection and you see beauty where
the two merge.
Tread lightly, young soul, for you know not where your path may lead you next.
Be cautious of the sun overhead, it may leave you cold still.
And if you are wise, keep company with those who think you not smart, nor amusing, nor lovely - for they will not steer you towards a life built on ideas alone. They will teach you of reality as it jumps in your way - and that is the stuff that makes dreams come true. Fare thee well, child, and remember all that made you what you are today, and all that you will not be tomorrow.
I know all the words and have all the
answers to the riddling questions that
plague the masses. And my responses
fall into nothing for they asked the
wrong questions of me.
Why am I the funny one?
A face or a line or a story at just the
right time can send you rolling on the
floor that moments ago held your feet
planted in solemnity. Laughter is so
honest when you're high.
Why am I the pretty one?
One day I'm taller, a moment ago said
that my blue eyes left him breathless and
I know just how to breathe to make her
tremble. A picture in your head matches
my reflection and you see beauty where
the two merge.
Tread lightly, young soul, for you know not where your path may lead you next.
Be cautious of the sun overhead, it may leave you cold still.
And if you are wise, keep company with those who think you not smart, nor amusing, nor lovely - for they will not steer you towards a life built on ideas alone. They will teach you of reality as it jumps in your way - and that is the stuff that makes dreams come true. Fare thee well, child, and remember all that made you what you are today, and all that you will not be tomorrow.
