That I of long ago
still does endure
with time--more so
I am sure

this is the sum total-
what little do I know
of life that's particular
or general- do I scarcely grow

if any, at all?
yet fleeting moments
simple, ordinary, small
guide my waking movements

all said, this is the overall:
though ignorant, myself I still own
I should stand tall and not fall
living is about being what I am--alone