Old age is tightly stretching out a rope
on which the young funambulists can dance
but those of scores of years can have no hope
beyond no falls while groping to advance.

Remembering the challenges of youth,
when one could migrate to a safer place,
what must be done today is hard learned truth
that with refreshment booths enhances race.

No consternation shatters sense of calm
when resolutions have been well thought through,
so marchers can push on without a qualm
providing balm to help the world renew.

Good batters who are following the rule
must take uncaring batterers to school.