The Journey of Life
Renaissance College, Nicole Lee, Poetry: Group 3
I take the first step onto the sand,
golden giants on all sides,
The start of the great Silk Road.
The glow of the sand illuminating the night.
Mommy and Daddy hold my hand,
as I toddle clumsily across the dunes.
The road is harsh
But I push forward,
against the scorching heat and sun,
Knowing the great Silk Road will stretch on
forever.
My hair is now up to my shoulders,
My hand reaching forwards.
I see the first destination,
A red flag flapping in the autumn breeze.
I rear this great twisting beast,
as the road rises and bends.
Mum releases my hand,
and I run across the sand.
It crunches under my spry steps.
The sand glows fire red, burning under my feet.
Knowing that this journey will run ahead,
Forever.
I chatter nineteen to the dozen,
My parents and I stand eye to eye.
As dawn breaks,
I see a young man standing.
Alone. Like me.
We talk, chatter, discuss,
until the moon rises high above.
We are destined to connect.
We join.
But my dream must continue
forever.
Now I have my own little dear cradled in my arms,
her blood running with the sun,
I hoist her on my shoulders,
