Friday, September 19, 2008
`` 9/19/2008 10:33:00 PM
Title:
Break of DawnBy: Lupisan Keokura
A lone traveler, beaten down by time, seeks a place to find acceptance, love and attention, but to no avail.
Haunted by the sorrowful emptiness of his past, he has become blind of the company that has always been there.
Feverishly working to start new friendships on whims of hope, how it hurts, the reality of broken promises.
With a bright smile, he opens his heart only to have it pierced with betrayal, his spirit so wrongfully crushed.
As he falls onto his knees with conflicting feelings of agony and rage, a bitter cry echoes in the darkness.
Instead of acceptance, he is shunned by others.
Instead of love and attention, people turn him away in disgust.
Tears of frustration begin to form as he wonders why.
Why is he denied these simple desires of life?
Drowning in intense emotions of anger and despair, a ray of light breaks through the consuming shadows.
The traveler sees a young man with a bright aura standing there.
In his presence, the thoughts, the feelings vanish.
The young man holds the traveler's hand and gently touches his face.
It feels so warm and comforting.
He speaks softly,'Time after time, I have witnessed your valiant efforts to find acceptance. Truly a honorable person that I admire.You have already walked a path that many would admit surrender. You are more stronger that you realize.'
Closing his eyes, the traveler could feel his own strength and compassion resonating in the young man's voice.
'Don't ever give up for you are never alone and you are loved. Just stay strong and believe in yourself.Let your quarrels subside with the passing of the night. With the arrival of dawn's light, its radiance marks the beginning of new hopes, new dreams, and new opportunities. Now, wake up and see your glory reflecting in the sky.'
As the lone traveler wakes up from his slumber, he feels the warmth of the rising sun and smiles proudly.
It's going to be another beautiful day and somehow, the traveler knows that young man is smiling down upon him.