If I Ruled the World
If I ruled the world
Living would have been sweet
As sweet as the tunes of a melodious flute
As sweet as the taste of melting chocolate
Pray, to be a ruler is not a matter of becoming
For, to rule is not a choice
Ruling is not performed so as to be socially aesthetic
Nor is it socially imposed
Ruling is fate given
Rulers are born as such
Rulers can help it not
They have to guide
Rulers have to show the way
Rulers have to build bridges
Rulers have to make their voices heard
Rulers are, simply!
Pray, I claim not to be one
To be able to rule
I would need magic at the tips of my fingers
Or even a book of spells!
But, if I ruled the world
Living would not have been as it is now
If I ruled the world
Living would have been like the tranquil flow of a river
And the world would have been a boat
Which would flow on the river of life
Carrying humans, beings fully aware
That they are mere travelers
And thence, they would simply take the time
To enjoy their trip
Before embarking on the next one
Yes, for it shall have to end, like all good things!
Why, if I ruled the world
I would have made of existence
A place worthier than Heaven
Indeed, a place none would ever want to leave!
Copyright © Anoucheka Gangabissoon | Year Posted 2017
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