I Opened My Eyes To a New Dawn
I opened my eyes to a new dawn
One which instilled in me the need to be rational
Pray, of what use is somersaulting over rogue waves
When these shall only bring me to my own death?
I opened my eyes to a new dawn
And felt it, the fluid of inner strength,
Invade the many veins of my heart
Why, life remains as she is,
A path laden with upright nails
With their sharp sides facing us
Expecting us to walk over her,
While filtering among us,
The most reckless and rash
Having the solid breath that is required
To be able to meet up with the expectations
Of the Truth that she hides behind her veiled skies!
I opened my eyes to a new dawn
And chose to thank life for everything that I own
Rather than fret over that which I yearn for
Pray, after all, I am sure she must be filled with bitterness
As she gets pricked by the arrows of unsatisfaction
That the whole of humankind throws at her!
I opened my eyes to a new dawn,
Swallowed the lump of pain that was stuck in my throat
And chose to conquer life, as she is!
Copyright © Anoucheka Gangabissoon | Year Posted 2017
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