Rhymes and Reasons

In the year of our Lord, twenty-five and five A young man pondered on the future, so alive With technology that soared, beyond the skies But also brought the fear, of a technological demise   He dreamed of a future, where machines did not reign Where error and malfunction, did not bring such pain Where man and technology, coexisted in harmony And the world was not plagued, by a technological tyranny   He knew that for this dream, to come true Effort and dedication, was all he could do To study and research, to innovate and create To ensure that the future, would not meet its fateful fate   He worked hard each day, with a heart full of hope To build a brighter tomorrow, where man could cope With the wonders of technology, without any fear And to bring about a future, that was ever so dear   He knew that the path, would not be easy to tread But he pressed on with determination, in his head For he knew that the future, was wor...

Happiness and sadness, two sides of the same coin I try to hold on to the happy, but the sad keeps creeping in As I struggle to make ends meet, and study for my degree It's a constant battle, between what I want and what I need I work long hours, just to pay the rent But it leaves little time for my studies, and time well spent I try to stay positive, and focus on the good But it's hard to find joy, when I'm working as I should Life is a balance, between happiness and sorrow But as a student, it's hard to find a way to borrow From one to the other, and still come out ahead I try to keep moving forward, but sometimes it feels like I'm dead So I hold on to the happy, and try to let go of the sad For tomorrow is a new day, and a chance to be glad I'll keep fighting, and find my way through For happiness and sadness, they both have a place in life's view