The Endangered Dream
Roaming about in the valley of love
I saw an enchanting dream
To hold on to the treasure trough
Of purity of soul and self esteem
Cross swords with the demons of lust
That swallow the serenity of souls
Neither my soul to greed entrust
Love and compassion to be my goals
Virtues that flower in the thought’s garden
Dazzle the eyes with the rainbow of colors
A comforting word is a paradise bliss laden
To banish anguish provide succors
My lofty resolve was to be steadfast and just
Undaunted in sunshine and rain
Smilingly in all adversities and failures adjust
The luck awards me a shackle or puts me in chain
The devil stood on my way wearing an ugly face
With designs to undo my dream
With an aim to see me end up in disgrace
With electrifying speed he raised his team
Would my dreams survive the onslaught of devil
Should I walk out and quit the race
Would my unsheathed sword of tenacity subdue the evil
Alone I may not this goliath successfully face
But what if you lend me your hand
Together we can win with grace
And Devil’s designs to quarantine send
Vanquished we can destroy the evil’s trace
Copyright © Mohammad Yamin | Year Posted 2010
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