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 person just a fellow human
Time was, when friends were easy to make
And loving an unconditional act
Time was, when ignorance was a badge of honor
And every question an honest one
Time was, when spirit was not clouded by religion
And every prayer an echo of the soul
Time was, when I stood so much in awe of creation
And every living thing a part of the pattern
