Jun 22, 2009

Play on

June 21st

The clock chimes
It strikes another hour
Another year ends – begins
Wrinkles and scars on this ebony mark a path
Each with a story
Of Sacrifice and love
Of errors and errands

Yesterday, I danced playfully to nursery rhymes
Today, the steps are intricately sophisticated
Sometimes the music blends with my heart beat
Sometimes I’m flustered and I lose my step
I’m still on the dance floor, mastering this skill called life
Drummer, play on
Beat the drum, so that I might pass on the rhythm
Play on till I can sway no more.


I'm a year older today, funny that it's fathers day too.
Double celebration in the "O" house hold.

6 comments:

Princess said...

That is an incredibly beautiful poem. Wow.

Princess said...

Oh, and Happy Birthday! :)

Maya said...

A very happy birthday Beautiful!! Wishing you all of God's blessings!

Shishi said...

happy bday! i know its a little late but hope you enjoyed it

3TOC said...

Happy birthday. May you continue to grow in God's love and wisdom. To many,many more.

Kymbugs said...

Hey
I'm glad you had a great birthday!
Happy Birthday!

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