TO THE CHARMING ONE

When your loved ones leave your side,

when the breeze and tide of your Nile come against your stride,

when the darkness of pain and worry threaten to dim your light,

when you have to make difficult decisions that don't depend on your might,

when sleep goes to a court of law and divorces your night,

when the world seems to be full of gorillas and dogs that bite,

when your hand aches from the rock of hate you smite,

when you have to eat from a plate of food you spite.

If ever you lose your grasp and lose your kite,

If a billion demons they against you incite,

when the fire of suffering and humiliation burns bright,

Remember, Charming one, Remember!

that the sun never ceases to shine,

the land will be your guide.

It is time to take your flight,

and take your place, among the stars.