To the East

I set my gaze to the east each morn’ To the east to meet the sun I chase the light of day each day ‘til a new day has begun Awake, indomitable soul within No fear will grace this brow But, tears and sweat; unwavering pride My head held high, unbowed No caste to tell me who I am Nor, who I am to be Fate will never hold me bound I live because I’m free Free to try and to succeed Free to struggle through To tread all failures under foot And start each day anew Patience is my soul mate Perseverance, my close kin Tomorrow is ever before my eyes Just waiting to begin So, I gaze to the East each morn To the East to meet the sun I chase the light of day each day ‘til a new day has begun A new day has begun ~Christopher Thor Britt