Take a plane, ungrateful one, to a distant land...
Don't forget to walk the straightest path.
Freedom bogs down quickly in shifting sand.
You may have to cover your body from head to toe.
You may get a lash for dancing with your Beu.
You may get caned for walking alone.
You may be married off to a stranger.
Your worth is measured in skinny cattle and goats.
Walk the straightest of paths, ungrateful one.
Keep your faith close to the vest.
Or you may spend years in prison or even lose your head.
If they find out you're gay, it may be your last earthly day.
When you come back to your host country, ungrateful one.
Will your vision still be opaque and hateful?
Have you gathered any lessons, or are you too stubborn?
Will you still burn- loot- rape - obstruct.
Will you still spit on your freedoms, paid for in blood?
Will your privileged and entitled attitude shift?
Like the shifting sand you just experienced.
Next time, take a one-way plane, ungrateful one
I don't think you'll ever change.
What I miss most, a kind thought, a small word
how we shared, the "memories" and moments
A hug in the wind--- nothing is absurd
with you. . your friendship and your tenderness
What I miss most, is how you made me smile
when we shared the humor, and not the rhyme . .
Advice and reason, truth being in style
respect was given, each and every time
What I miss most, is "anywhere we are"
we share in peace, harmony and prayers too
"Just reach out, I will never be too far"
"Think of me- turn my way," and "I'll lift you"
What I miss most, humor and not the rhyme
respect with a hug, each and every time
__________________
"Cheers to the wish you were here, but you’re not”
Thank you for being unique, for being You
~ For Tommy ~
Songs:
Memories- Maroon 5
The Beu Sisters, Anytime You Need a Friend
Author’s Note: I choose my friends wisely. There are only a few in my life that have used me and my heart. I am very careful with whom I allow into my world. Trust and respect go together.
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