these are the worst of times
of the rest of our lives
living these moments of joy
passing by one at a time
disappearing from reality
forever consigned to memories
but the longer the memories live
the longer they spend in decay
we live this life searching
for a way to keep it alive
our search for the ultimate font
of a hedonistic, utopian living
the harder we try to enjoy
the moments we have found
forever on, the quest ensues
for the pleasure that we find
only amongst those we love
whose love is returned in kind
our friends, our families, our lovers
all search on this holy essence
these are the best of times
of the rest of our lives
reminisce these moments of joy
and never extinguish the flame
- 11/26/94