Becoming, Together (One Day)

"Becoming, Together (One Day)"

By Ruhudeen Ali

3/16/10

Tired with oars in hands

I row in these murky waters of self-doubt 

toward the shores of authenticity's sands

and though its waves crash up against my fragile boat of mind 

I am encouraged by the call of friends on the other side 

who themselves have nothing to hide nor a reason to chide 

for I once saw them live lies 

and they once saw the world through my eyes

when they too, were on this quest of mine

I know not when I will reach your place

mustering enough will, knowing in me you place great faith

for traveling the path I would have otherwise not known

together we have mutually grown

upon the windy brooks of cobblestones

in a place I used to call 'home'

amidst days long since gone

Now with those memories placed upon a throne

along with the medals and plaques we earned 

at a time when the wheels of time forgot to turn

allowing us to roam for all its concern

I look to this solemn day and I burn

over why we couldn't together traverse this storm
as I can only paddle so far alone

But happy am I to see you all on the shore

I knew that one day I would reach you for sure

to cast off the shackles that made me sore
and celebrate the days of joy with you, as we did before
And now, together, we finally share the core

of all emotions galore, and peace, is forevermore.