Fun and Consequence

I devote time out of each day to balance my emotions; to centre my core.
It is not always easy and at times it is pure torture.
It is the heart and mind that poses a problem for me; their nature is so different.
It is the mind I trust most; while it’s the heart I desire.

If only this life was void of consequence; if it permitted the heart sole right of choice!
My idealistic core runs wild with this concept; dreaming of how life could be.
It appears that but an elect few has the luxury of living life this way.
From observation it is those that land up later; alone and without a companion.

There is only loneliness that I like less than always following the advices of my mind.
Better to love and be loved; than to be adventurous and die alone.
Where are the friends that now like your adventurous spirit; when you are alone at home?
Where are they, when your home is broken and your children are far away?

I am wild at heart, but my sanity prevails each time; excluding a few lovely times.
The price of fun can land up having most dreadful effects.
People close to me get upset; while my friends remember the most awesome time.
And I; am the only one left behind to explain; to make peace and carry the guilt.

I often wonder if the loss of my sight would keep me out of trouble.
It’s a tremendous price to pay; just to stay on the straight and narrow.
No, I enjoy my eyes, I could not be a shadow of the person I am now.
How would I see the twinkle in your eye; the enjoyment of a moment gone by?

Those that can relate won’t permit my freedom; while those that don’t, fail to understand.
Adapting to your environment brings about your survival.
Adjusting your environment to suit you; well… that is ideal.
I will continue in this existence with a balance between the two.
By : Thys Groesbeek