A day of rest in a quiet park
is a time of relaxed thoughts.
Ease the mind of weariness-
free from the world’s confusion and rage.

Watching the leaves fall gently
reminds us of our elderly ones;
that we’re destined to fall as well-
just as with any color, and at any age.

You may hear a quiet sound of traffic.
Or, a child’s laugh that’s pleasant.
Remembering that life’s too short-
we cherish that laugh of the child.

Thinking that the world isn’t that bad-
that’s the only moment we do.
Hoping the world will be better for the young:
No more wars- just an earth that’s mild.

We come to the park to relax
and grow weary even more.
A ‘chance for peace’... there should be no test.

For all the adults- we’re to be an example.
Finally, when the world bonds together,
the young in quiet parks will have their day of rest.

Marcas B. Sterling
Feb. 5, 1992

A perfect day out!