Heart of Desire
Countless desires breed in my heart,
Countless aspirations take wing
from the soul of my mind;
Each aspiration has a spirit of its own
Each aspiration rides on
the wings of dream raring to soar
Each aspiration yearns to traverse
the heavens and seek its abode,
Each desire demands
the price of a lifetime
Each desire needs to be
nourished with the sap of life
Each desire yearns to be
brought to fruition—
Tearing the heavens asunder
Parching the oceans dry
Veering a staid traveler astray,
Yet, the heart aspires in vain
All its longings futile
All its efforts unavailing…
Each desire takes my breath away!
Copyright © Abdul Malik | Year Posted 2024
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