Snuggling on the planks of hope
My pains and anguish projected before me
My eyes becoming heavily bathed in hot larva of tears
Growling to erupt
I try hard to hold back my stream of tears

Oh! I can't help it
Than to let my tears flow to the Father's feet
Bearing in it's bosom my written petition to God

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Present at a round table meeting somewhere between my thoughts and fantasy
Enveloped in still air
Each glance I took made strokes of fear on the surrounding walls

Right there
A nebulous figure stealthily walked into the room
And patted my back gently
Every pat sending shudders down my spine

It whispered in my ears
It's okay dear

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A sliver of onion can't fit into a tangerine.
Stay different!
Stand out!
Find your niche,
Discover your purpose!

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The walls truly have listening ears,
Things I muttered slowly under my breath in my closet;
A few of them in the well of my thoughts,
Have returned to me in folds.
Is the game of life a tit for tat?

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Time, accurate knowledge and a good network of people are the currencies to buy you the life you want.

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Who gave time its ticking hands?

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Whene'er the burning desire to reach the skies quenches, we plan to sashay on the brown carpets of mediocrity

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Caged in the huts of penury
With its brother "lack" greeting our souls each day
Lying bare on a cold floor made of coarse stones
With stench from the gutters eating up chunks of our souls
Shredded clothes worn on our frail bodies to clad our nakedness
We feed from the remnants from a neighbour's kitchen

How long will it take to live the lives we so desire?
How long will it take to tell different stories?
And mom's reassuring words of comfort resonating in our heads
Were they borne out of hope or falsehood?

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My heart pounding hard
Sweat trickling down head to foot
I could feel the rush of my blood through my veins

Setting my gaze on the finish line
Computing the miles yet to conquer
'Til the trophy is mine
I won't stop covering grounds

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The best way to wear your tears a mask is by walking slowly under the rain.

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