Taking on a world that offers little in ways of promise,
where outcome often rely upon a goodnight kiss.
Much is taken for granted and accepted as the norm,
even a smile belies something else especially if warm.

Walking on paths seldom traveled because of perils,
avoided because others lack spirit or needed skills.
Reliant upon either money or luck to get by someway,
like feathers in the wind destined to always stray.

Floating...