Now and Soon

I understand
that someday, if I work
hard enough, I will be able
to explain something simply
by having a white beard on
my chin.

I understand
that someday, if I work
hard enough, I will see my
child being born and that
will change the way I think
about the world forever.

I understand
that someday, if I work
hard enough, all of my
arrogance will dissolve
with the opening of a flower.

I understand
that someday, if I work
hard enough, I may be able
to end up in your arms every night,
no matter how far away
you are at the beginning of the day.