The Listener Break time School playground Peals of laughter, screams Running, jumping Somersaults in the sandpit She lingered around the play area Dreamy smile on her cherubic face Gently kissed by short curls A longing in her eyes Hesitant desire in her heart Held back By blurred emotions Defied By physical impairment Imperceptible Yet undeniable … Continue reading The Listener
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Wings of Icarus
Wings of Icarus Each time you keep taking me higher I lose myself completely One day I will fall from these heights Will I clutch onto those flimsy clouds? The stars will betray me too The sun and the moon will mock me Yet I want more Uncaring of tomorrow Take me Show me what … Continue reading Wings of Icarus
When A Man Prays
When A Man Prays Sunlight turns to gold dust Prism in each rain droplet Majestic mountain bows Waterfall breaks into a pause Desert sand cool as mist Rose buds carpet the feet Angels lay down their wings Holy water starts to spring Mischief does not dare Sin smells of fear and God is obligated To … Continue reading When A Man Prays
Forever Friend
Forever Friend You conceal the pages I read between the lines Spinning tales in jest I sense you’re nervous Within the fortress of pride A maze of isolation Running away How far will you go? Indelible footprints Life comes full circle I have waited for you … … your forever friend
The Master and the Student
(When the student is ready, the master appears...) The Master and the Student She knocked on the door of the Master He gently took his Student by the hand Onto the path of realization Though the Master himself was tested severely And the Student stumbled often They held on tight Through laughter and pain Persisted … Continue reading The Master and the Student
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