Expedition Poem by Ana Monnar

Drowning in self-pity

Won't go to school

Sleepy and tired

Stayed up all night

Awake in the room



No work, no chores

Won't even answer

the doorbell, nor

the knock on the door



Then, one day

A rude awakening

Knocked some sense

Into the head



Then off to school

And also work

For dreams to pursue

Achievements and success



Finally, the mission

to help others and oneself

brought tears of joy to the family

and satisfaction to the Lord



Traveling the path with pebbles,

gravel, dirt and pavement, too

Woke up senses and emotions

Taking the journey to come through



Ana Monnar