Time Was
Time was, when life was revelations unfolding And every day a dawn of discovery Time was, when my mind was an open vessel And every book a chance to imbibe Time was, when there were teachers all around And every conversation an opportunity to grow Time was, when stepping forth was an act of faith And every relationship a reason to believe Time was, when falling made me get up stronger And every rebuke a gift of learning Time was, when I saw the world without lenses And every