A Song Of Hope
When evening slips
into the silence
of the night
Through threatening clouds
and pollution’s haze
Beyond the hills
city lights dim
Moon peeps
above distant horizon
and yet, yes
A song of hope
for a new dawn
Concrete, steel, glass
Do they inspire?
A greengrocer …
gobbled by modernity
Tall skyscrapers
multi-storied complexes
super megastores
bear testimony
~
A blade of grass
a wildflower
things that pulse
with life
give way
to hearts of mortar
Today’s world
ideas of expression
fashion
music
movies
other media
all clamouring
for self gratification
stardom
riches.
~
People seeking
meaning of conformity
thoughtful questions
idealistic forms of
consumerism
materialism
reality and talent shows
fame and fortune.
~
Power and control
versus
passion and enthusiasm
talent, creativity
individuality
versus
conformity?
~
Such are realistic
mind provoking thoughts
cognitive skills
working out
critical issues
faced by
both the individual
and wider world.
~
The search
for answers
challenges
confronts
time to consider
these perspectives
aptly portrayed
this contemporary stage
drawing on the audience
senses and thoughts
to connect
to relate
meaningful changes
for a breakthrough?
What gentle breeze
blows in the
morning song
the early bird
on dawn’s
calling of the day?
~
Calm, sparkling
wide sea of
choices is as
certain as the
ebb and flow
of tide
today
tomorrow of time.
~
Fresh hues of
sweet scented jasmine
pure and delicate
permeating beauty
and all of life’s
amazing wonders
this gem of a pearl.
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