[POEM] The DREAM and the SEARCH

I dream of a world that will never be.

I dream of a face that I'll never see.

I dream of a life void of anger and tears.

I dream of a me, strong without fears.

But all my dreams lay in shambles.

All my hopes, ashen and dark.

My prayers go unheard

And my cries fall on deaf ears.

I'll search for the world that eludes my heart.

I'll search for the face I won't bear to part.

I'll search for the life without sadness nor hate.

I'll search for the me, though it's too late.

But once I've found all I search for,

What will be left for me to do?

Lose not your dreams,

For when it's all done,

What will you turn to?

© Annie H Yang

5/24/08