Retreat - To Go forward

Once upon a fable…
So smoothly the cruise went,
But then, reality got in the way
All her dreams were murdered by reality;
Oh, how she had worked for her goal
But then, faith came and gave her a blow;
Does it seem fair, oh dear old world –
Troubled soul, troubled soul,
Peace is gone, troubles moved in;
Retreat, retreat, she’s retreating.
I close my eyes, oh
I think she’s falling, falling hard,
Then, I’m curious to know,
“How’s her little heart?”
“Is it still strong or has it gone weak?”
Please tell me I’m right,
She needs a sanctuary –
Some time to pick up the pieces of her life,
To strengthen her spirit again,
For how long could she keep sane?
My love, I know you too well,
Someday you’re going to stand tall
Upon the pinnacle of a rock
High above the flood of failures
And when you bounce the ground,
You’re going to ride the arrow
To the target ONE again – and remain.


~ For Tan Lee Teak (1992) ~