The Coconut Tree

and like a shark you must keep moving forward
bare your teeth – lest mistaken for a coward
be ruthless – or you’ll drown in your sorrows 
only the strong will live to fight again tomorrow

swimming through longevity for eternity – an ocean 
paradise just over the horizon – an oasis beacons 
an Island of treasure – wealth beneath the waves
the human condition is – to never arrive alive!

dreams do come true in life – only for the brave
life is through before it even begins – for the slave
master your own destiny – choose to be free
as the ocean wind that blows the coconut tree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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