The last night of 2012 takes with it
sorrows, malice and pain,
cuts envy, swallows greed,
injects optimism in worry and cools anger
And a bright new day opens up
as innocent as a child,
which imbibes its teachings
Is it to be fed with kindness and optimism?
or frustrations and misgivings?
The first day waits
I said, “It is dark all around
I am waiting for the light”
He said, “Just open your eyes
It is bright all over”
I said, “It has been night all along,
I am waiting for the sunshine.”
He said, “The sun is at its best
Your eyes are inverted
It is the darkness of your heart
that you are feeling.”
And I am still waiting…
It was night and night all around
the sun refused to glare at the land
and moon feared to shine
A land of failure, it was called
Cursed by nature and God
Every living thing had a poor growth
Grasses looked pale
and flowers blossomed black
The land of agony
waits for a day
the obstinate sun would turn the force
of its orange glow
the moon would take pity
and display its bright beauty
the black sky would turn blue forever
bringing with it all the good fortune
Forget the fears of the day
and the pain of the noon,
live for that moment
before the night
when you own your time,
when the gentle wind beckons to you,
serene plants whisper,
warmth enters your being
and peaceful sleep takes you away
The fascination of the night
The secret it beholds
Erasing sorrows of the cruel day
Offering calmness all the way
Pacifying many a raging hearts
Soothing many a confused minds
Taking them into a world of oblivion
A paradise of calm and peace.
Who compares night to gloom?
And the day to joy?
I will take darkness anytime
Take away the scorching sun
And show me the way to oblivion.
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