Years Long-gone

A silent breeze shivers the pines
reminding me of years long-gone…
Of silence that never broke
of anger that was never shown
of happiness and sorrow that seemed unending.
of memories that seems jaded
of scars that never faded.
of compassion and kindness that was left to burn
no matter how much the heart would yearn….

of tears that were shed on a silent night
of determination that died but never showed its plight…
The breeze that reminds about life’s regrets
about lost friends and lost bets.
About struggles, fights and false intentions
of hardships and loneliness that we have to battle
Before giving in or let dreams shatter.

Leaving these pines and breeze behind
Moving on brings tears to my eyes
But with a promise to return someday
Wishful the hamlets would see a brighter day
Where hearts positive and children learn-
the courageous stories of our hillfolks
aspiring action and inspiring hope…..
of people served the mountains unselfishly
of lineage that survived a tough life relentlessly