Why Run?

A man runs and runs
Only stars are still shinning in the empty sky
The same time, the same route along the ridges
Mind is flying with endless wings
Wondering and roaming from the end to the end
Philosophy today, Theology tomorrow
Why run?
It’s a habit, replies the man

A man runs and runs
Fire trucks roar and wake up children
Police cars stir the morning calm air
Sons beating their fathers
Husbands hurting innocent wives
Where is the world heading?
Why run?
To forget, replies the man

A man runs and runs
Morning presents the dark and calm sky
Red sun preparing another day
Pure hearted and diligent children
Hungry for learning and leadership in the future
Ivory tower is waiting for them
Why run?
It’s for the future, replies the man

February 4, 2007
From SeoKyeong University