An Ode To Jack

Different roads emerged at the birth of a child,

a world with opportunities and options laid out wide.

With these decisions bound to define the future child-

who set out to design a garland so bright and colorful for his choppy life.

It's hard to define what the colors define,

relationships or experiences or knowledge alike?

But Jack wants to be the master of 'one',

is torn in this dilemma, patiently waiting for the garland- spun

Different roads emerged at Jack's midlife,

& he chose relationships as his color to strike.

Different roads emerged at Jack's old age,

& what a garland he had made!

But to say that the chosen road can't fade 

the vibrance of the garland, won't be too astray!