I feel like an empty vessel with contents nearly gone
Who rises to each morning and another chance coupon
To bring purpose to our lives that we can’t afford to waste
Forsaking hollow treasures we have gathered in our haste
As our minds collect false wisdom and store it all away
Into some far crevasse where it can crumble and decay.
Time has come at last to place erudition on the plate
Help to change our sad condition ere it would grow too late
Then begin anew once more face the final challenge here
Giving God His due respect with our gratitude sincere.
Claire V. Bogdanos 