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!