I don't expect a thing

[Fela]

I don't expect anything from the sky,
So high there above, like the bluest eyes unblinking.
I don't expect the rain to quench my thirst,
Or the snow to cool my fevered mind.
I don't expect winds to carry me home
When I've traveled to far alone.

I don't expect anything from the meadow.
Not the birds to sing my lullaby,
Nor the flowers to dance agreement to my interests.
I don't expect the trees to shield me,
The river to guide me,
Or the mountains to lift me high above my life.

I don't expect anything from the night,
Though the moon pleases me,
I do not assume it glows for me.
I don't expect stars to shine, clinging high,
In that sky so untouchable, unreachable.
I don't expect them to fall for my wishes to make.

I don't expect anything from the sun.
If it shall not come, not bring another day
I will not assume it bears me in mind or not.
I don't expect a thought of me when the day comes.
I don't expect a thought when day ending,
I don't expect a thing.

[speaker4dozens]

This message brings forth so many thoughts and also questions. I love it because it requires the reader to question how much we take things for granted. Each word gathered together compiles a lesson to study and know. Reading your work leaves me to understand that I have more to learn about writing. Thank you.

[Fela]

Wow ...wow , I don't know what to say .
Thank you for such an amazing deconstruction ~
you felt exactly where I was trying to take a reader
and I am pleased that my intent didn't get lost ...
It helps me so much to have critques , deconstructions...
I am encouraged to continue this ,
especially today when I can't find the writer within.

Again , thank you my friend for reading and leaving such thoughtful
and thought provoking comments

Merci, mon ami !

[speaker4dozens]

You are quite welcome . . . Happy Holidays to you and yours!