The future is a light <br />A moon <br />But there is a storm <br />And black clouds obstruct my view <br /> <br />The future is a light <br />A lamp <br />But the shade is dark <br />And the bulb is cracked <br /> <br />The future is a light <br />A candle <br />But the wind heaves <br />And the wick is short <br /> <br />The future is a light <br />A star <br />But it has shined too long <br />And must die soon <br /> <br />The future is a light <br />A reason <br />But it has disappeared <br />And so shall I<br /><br />Anonymous Person<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-future-is-a-light/