From the moment you leave the cradle
and your eyes open as you learn to creep
you begin to understand the existence
of nature and the consequences
you reap

with every step
your destiny will take shape
with the knowledge you come to know
from the waves of desire
in the ocean of your mind
the energy of life
will continue to flow

your pattern of habits
will create a reservoir of opportunities
from which to choose
with the fire of your youthfulness
to confront the battle of illusion
you must not lose

when you look into the mirror
of your soul
the wide spectrum of intelligence
comes into play
you will see with faith
everything you aspire for
into your heart
will come your way

to close the curtain through
the tenure of life
on earth renew the habits
of mind and seek
enlightenment of your birth

the garden of wisdom
comes to light only with age
when you must surrender everything
to your possession
and to live as a sage

again you will have to return to
the emptiness of the cradle
all alone
to give an account of your conduct
of the time you shared on the throne

whether you choose to come back again
into this world will remain the same
the pathway of the soul
will lead you through
the doorway you came.