free and wild he roamed the city
ears wide open he relished the din
eyes wide open he enjoyed the choice
home again he refined his appetites

yesterday he looked to tomorrow
not then considering consequence
today he looks to yesterday
not yet considering price

free and mild he settles now
ears plugged he misses the cacophany
eyes closed he dreams of dancing light
home in turmoil he builds his tomorrow.

full of hope he worries
full of energy he waits