DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN

Down the Road Again !
Never ending road
Past meadows ,past sunlit gardens
My knapsack on my back
Travelling
Towards you or away
The road goes on and on
Never ending !

Looking above me , I see
Flights of migrating birds
Where are they flying to ?
To escape the bitter cold winter wind !
To the south ? To warmer climate ?
I must follow the path long trodden
With eager feet
And put the distance between us
You put me in a trance
So in a trance I'll walk .
I know Ill reach the place
Before sadness dawn heaven's eyes.

Now the sun comes up !
Now the sun sets !
Now my spirits awakes !
Now my heart sinks !

Lonely shadows, falling leaves
Are my fellow travellers .
My aching feet cry out for rest.
The rocks beneath my feet defy me
So seeking the plain ; the familiar plain
Where the crows fly ; I
Carelessly swinging my knapsack
I spray the country red
With my glowing eyes
One step , one more step !
I'll be there !

~Agatha Lai~

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