I had dreams and desires
Aspirations to excel
To acquire Midas’ touch
To accomplish the abstract
I pushed my way through
Deep valleys to rumbling clouds
Undeterred by lightning
Fervidly seeking success
But I soared too high
Forgetting Icarus
I opted to be a superman
I have no regrets though.
Emotionless I dwell alone
Proud of my intellect
Dexterous and adept trailblazer
I breathe action
Spring no longer sings for me
Love seems meaningless
Compassion – a remote possibility
Wisdom – my forte!
I can detect hypocrisy
All lies stand exposed before me
I can vanquish fear and faith
I am generation NEXT.
© Balroop Singh, May 2019
Inspired from D. Wallace Peach’s “Monthly Speculative Fiction Writing Prompt.” Please hop over to her blog to read more and get inspired.
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