the sky was clear, my mind was grey
rubbed my eyes and got out of bed
took a deep breath as i raised my head
gave thanks for the water and the bread
for my mother, my father, and the warm bed
my mind, my health, and my sense of things
all the circumstances that my life brings
took a pensive slow walk by the Carib sea
pulled a green coconut from a short tree
lay on the soft grass in the cool shade
for a confused kid, i had it made
cool breeze caressed my timid face
i was in awe of the wonderful place
the sights, the sounds, they calmed my soul
i wouldn’t trade it for silver or gold
before i knew it, i was living in L.A.
my mind was clear , but here, the sky was grey
i traded nature for opportunity
a choice no one should ever have to make
it must be time to take a break