POEM: THE PERSON I LONG TO BE

By Sister Siebra Muhammad

The day light breaks
Another day has begun.

still no sleep has come.
My body is weary

My mind overworked.
I lie thinking

But what
I am unsure.
need to break free from the cycle I endure.

Everyday is the same nights are undistinguished.
as though I am being pushed along with the tide

Unable to break free the everyday flow.
not me I need to change, before time takes over

And I
am unable to change.
I need to be freed from the grasp of ordinary

become that person always longed for.
Express myself in every way, and conquer the dreams as I lie awake.

Then I may fall asleep and put my mind to rest.
Make changes in my life and help those in need.

to touch all life in a positive way
leave my mark on society before
fade away.

Special Thanks To Brother Mozell Flemming For Helping Me With Ideas For This Poem.