Learning to Breathe

One Step Forward Is it the hour of farewell, Are there only minutes left to say good bye? Has Time taken away my childhood, Do I have to leave with a sigh? But hasn't it been my dream, To witness the Wild? Now when the Time has come, Why do I behave like a child? The Little Child had dreamt, Always for adventure. Now when the hour is here, With fear, why does she shiver? It's been easier to dream, She said to herself. Adventure is a long road, And I don't know where to begin. I had once dreamt of the Ocean, I had once dreamt of the Wild. But I have no will to place my feet on this road, Grieved the Little Child. She felt the Breeze touch her soft face, Smiling, she breathed the new clean air. Outside is a fresh new beginning, With open arms is someone waiting for me there? Be free like me, Be free, hummed the Wind. Believe in yourself, Only then will you win! The Little Child stared blindly, She had once believed in herself. Even with the Road waiting for her now, S

THE CALL OF THE OCEAN The sound of the gushing waves, Brought a smile to her young face. Running to the window, She witnessed Nature's grace. She placed her hands against the window pane, Far away, she noticed something coming her way. Wiping her tears, she gazed on, earnestly, At the Ocean spread all around - O what a wonderful scene! The rays of the sun danced on the ship's mast, Just like a net, on the ship - it's Light it had cast. Curiosity took over the little girl's mind, Behind the glass, is it not beauty that she'll find? In the dark of the night she listens to that Voice, Every night it says to her: Make Your Choice. With open arms, I call out to you, I yearn for dreamers, just like you. The waters receded, giving her a chance to speak, Ocean, do not be mistaken, for my dream is weak. Never will I be able to break these bonds, The view from here is more than I could want. On this the Ocean rose once more, Trying to move across the shore. Don't yo