A prayer that I state repeatedly
to understand why youth cannot
combat death’s visit
despite the promises the world makes
about youth who will live a long
successful and happy life
Is the prayer that takes me to
the edges of the Earth
near the water
hoping the currents can
provide a sense of tranquility
I see the rocks
that try to force me away
from the sound that will put me at ease
Luckily
the bold rocks do not
prevent sounds
The sounds reaching the shore
are not enough to
ease my mind
I look at the sand
I see the footprints
the ones that promised guidance
but all I see
is the loss to the combat
In despair
I urge to run out
of this place
As I run
I stumble
only to notice
what lies above
a sunset
The warm colors
send a promising
message that the youth
have left to watch over us
it is their message to us
to express love and happiness
They are the sunset
they are the warm colors
they express their love and happiness
with those colors
everyday
