Silent Shrieks

         

Yesterday I saw the shark,
gape away all the treasures
I had collected from this sea.

Yesterday I saw the world,
take away all the pleasures
I had collected for me.


As these Shrieks fell silently on my ears;
I sat in the darkness of the new moon sky
....to remember....
the olden times.

Here, amidst the gloom:
I heard the exultant song of the jubilient stars
who with their perseverence,
changed the gloom into happy hours.

This song flowed slowly by,
freeing me-
from the murky tower
in which I did reside.

Here I heard Him tell me to
Lead and Love my Life with a smile broad.
He said he'd help me till I
laugh and smile.
He said he'd help me till I
love my life.

It is the biggest truth
and is divine;
Yet it is this that is fine
in one's line.
Life is all about living:
living in smile and sorrow.
Life is all about smiling:
today and tomorrow.

And then keep flowing beyond all arcades.
flowing ... flowing ... flowing--
till the memories fade,
and the colours of life change,
from red to jade.


-Aalta