Life is like an open book
Waiting to be read.
You have to turn the pages
To find out what’s ahead.
Each chapter plays a role
In making the book whole.
You can't stop in he middle
And say "I like it here."
You have to keep on reading
Until the end is clear.
Right from the very start
Each of us must play our part
In stages one by one.
And we have to keep on playing
Until our life is done.
Jean Roetter
9/9/02