Songs of Aquilo-Dominic 1

Life's a hurdle course, full of roles and rules, face it.
Time's a fleeting shadow, seen but rarely felt, embrace it.
Friends and clowns gather 'round misty hills, live it.
Wisdom's tooth in every mouth, but few bits are wise, admit it.

Hope anchors life's stormy ship, find it.
Many won't reap life's treasure core, grind it.
Worries and cares, fierce adversaries, defeat them.
Pain and...