Poem: Death of a Dream

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Youthful optimism 
a chance to change the world 
find cures for old diseases
meet new people 
see a different outlook

visit faraway places 
blaze a new trail
up a sacred mountain
try odd cuisine
strange flavors on 
the tongue

cherish the history
of peoples all over
learn from their mistakes
to avoid strife in the future
witness history as it
unfolds in front of your eyes.
 
but like gold that tarnishes 
and iron that rusts with time 
shelve naive thoughts 
for the world no longer 
feels safe to explore.

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