“I ordain that it be slippery for 100 years,” he said.

And then I woke up from the dream. 

For a long time, I mourned 

Over this decree.

But now, I see

That it is a relief to know

That it will roll out in waves.

So that, I can notice my progress and say

Not bad for the first five years. Let’s see 

If I can hold on to the new life

For a little longer next time.

And all of it so that

My children’s children’s children 

May enter in to go not out forever.