Say not "Times were better then" -
     At the Dawn of mankind's birth
Golden days of glory when
     God Himself walked on this Earth.
             Even now His grace waits on you
             And the Light that shines upon you
     Shone on Buddha and on Christ.

Time nor favor knows nor wrath,
     Drawing mankind to its fold.
Moving mountains in its path;
     Pressing us into its mold!
            With relentlessness pursuing
            And with humbleness subduing,
     Meting neasures as of old.

Past and Future are but shades
     Of an unsubstantial dream;
Dream that floats away and fades
     Like bubbles upon a stream.
            Now is time to make decision,
            All things come to their fruition
     In the Everlasting Now.