Jaunts

There is a land I still do not know.
Its name I've heard, it's colours I've seen.
And yet all this I've done from afar.
Maybe it is time to take a closer look,
oh, will it be as I imagine?

In the short time I have roamed around
Two realisations have come to my senses:
To explore is a sense of freedom,
To witness is a privilege.

All hopes and dreams come alive,
As I set foot on that plane.

And the mother cried for her weeping child
For though he was almost always alone
This burden was there for her to share.
Today she found him bruised inside out
She didnt have much to give except her love.
So many times she feared it will not be enough.
So many nights she slept by his door
Frantically leaping up at the smallest of sounds

And the child wept more for his crying mum
And the sufferance he brought her, he couldn't tolerate.
Today he knew, it had gone too far.
'But momma I try, they just won't stop.
They shout and they push and prey on my lonesome'.
The dark brings peace to his heavy heart.
The light an awakening of truth and fights.
Maybe tomorrow, he will win this round.

And so the mother and the child cried on
Hoping tomorrow brings a brighter dawn.
Their suffering's end they did not see
But in peace the bully was not to be.

Dont tell me you didnt catch the fire in my eyes
Dont tell me you didnt realise my heart had skipped a beat
Oh, young and naive boy
Is it that hard to see
The mind  tries to forget but the heart won't  set it free

And after the heart was broken
The fragments only remained
And the memories made it harder
For me to forget your name

Wait for me now,
I have a plan.
Let us start over
Let us dance again

Tonight the moon shines and we are like stars
Distant but enchanting
With fire caught in our eyes
And a heart with a missing beat