Stranger

“Dear Stranger

Strange, how people always seem to know better

Even though they don’t know the shaky weather

We went through

Everyone seems to know what to do

In my situation

They don’t know how much you got my fascination

They say, destiny was the destination

Now that we go our separate ways – is there liberation?

Strange, how habits always come and cross my way

Even though I don’t know the day

Of the week

Everyone seems to know what I seek

In my despair

They say, life has never been fair

They don’t know how hard it is to grasp for air

Now that we go our separate ways – no one cares.

Strange, how strong I am, holding on to memories

Even though the city lights dim beyond remedy

Like the weak glow in my eyes

Everyone seems to tell me, it’s no use to try

In crossing the river

They say there is no need to shiver

They judge me for having fever

Now that no one practice – what the preacher preaches.

Strange, how I can’t hear your call

Even though I’m the one to blame, you say, it’s no one’s fault

Still admire your strength

Everyone says, the river is navigable mostly in length

In line, your waves got me shipwrecked

They say, I suffer from neglect

They don’t know the feelings you reflect

Now that we let go – nothing to regret.

Strange, how time flies by

Even though you moved on, do you sometimes wonder why?

Or did your broken heart finally heal

No one knows even though you are hurting, your lips are sealed

In comfort – at peace

They say, I come and go as I please

They don’t know what is behind all the ease

Now that we go our separate ways – am on my knees.”

Pen 'N' Paper

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