According to Buddha

Only the wise know just where predestination ends and free will begins. Meanwhile, you must keep on doing your best, according to your own clearest understanding. 

when i cross over will you meet me
will you walk me to the bright
will you lead me on the dance floor
of that everlasting light

in the meantime
here on earth time
i am something of a song
but i once drank your
whole abandon
wanting only to belong

you have helped me to be tender
you have taught me to be true

i went empty
up a mountain
and brought back
a piece of you

***

Oilfield Technical Society, Edmonton, Alberta ~ September 2017