Around the rugged rocks
The ragged rascal ran.
And he will keep doing it
as often as he can.

Ragged rascals are able to
Run around the rocks
Because they are not party to
Modern life which blocks

Lots of other people
From joining them up there
Running for life and joy
And leaping in the air.

No, most people nowadays
Are far too busy to see
What really is priceless
And that it comes for free.

Time is the only thing we have
We're all given a share
And time is much too precious
To never stop and stare.

To never take some time
To do the things that make us smile
Too long on the treadmill
And life is but a trial.

So get out into the sun
And climb up that hill
And do this as often
As you have some time to ****,

And even before you reach the rocks
Within about the first mile
You'll feel the muscles in your face
Stretch into a smile.

Tom Higgins 27/02/2014