Bamboo Bars
LCDR Robert J. Prinselaar©

 

When I was young and life was fun
I used to jump and play and run
Then I grew older, thought of cars
But never once of bamboo bars.


I couldn’t wait to turn eighteen
To graduate - my biggest dream
I’d reach far out beyond the stars
But never thought of bamboo bars.

 

I thought my life was far too tame
And overseas there burned a flame
So off I went to do my thing
Not knowing all the hurt ‘twould bring.

 

And now I'm left with only scars
And watch the stars through bamboo bars.