Today I went back there, To the very place where my eyes opened Where my ignorance faded along with every sunset Where my dreams started to bud from out of nowhere Where I learned… and continued to learn… Until learning becomes a foe And discouraged for those who are low. Today I went back there, To that place that ate up all the happiness in me It swallowed it whole that I no longer had time To know it existed, to know it was real. That place taught me a lot About the world as a whole About its inhabitants, about what’s real. Today I went back there To that place that made me realize the sad truth That when you are weak, your place is down there And you do not have any right to step up Because when you attempt to do so They will start kicking you off the ladder Until you fall down, until you fail, until you live in misery. Today, I saw everyone again Those who became part of my dreams Those who encouraged me to climb up despite all the kicking Those who discouraged me and treated me p...
Spin, spin, spin the wheel... Spin the wheel well. Claim your prize, and cast the spell. Spin, spin, spin the wheel... Life's a huge spinning wheel. Spin the wheel well, but learn to kneel.