Sunset at the Horizon

Embossed on this fine road, My footprints will not erode Forgive me, I didn't intend to deface I am guilty of only leaving my trace No one cares for me, no one will remember After all I am only a stray, not a dear I am not worthy of being your pet I am dirty, rowdy and a threat You are keen to chase me away, You throw stones, kick and betray my trust, when you call me near Fool me, only to mock your friend’s fear Why am I not lovable at all? Didn’t you pat me when I was small? Now that I have grown up in the street You refuse to play…instead you mistreat! I envy the collar he carries with pride I am alone; he has you by his side He knows the love I will never know There isn't a kind voice to ease my woe Am I any different from him? Maybe my shabby coat makes me the victim? But am I not exactly the same within? All I dream of is your heart to win When my life comes to an untimely end I am afraid I will have made no best f

Plunging to the horizon, a mere spark Fugacious sparkle illuminating the dark Born in the void, an alien from afar I am what you hoped for…a shooting star Millions marveling at the night sky Wish upon me, quickly, before I die But can I fulfill your wish, your velleity? I am, after all, unlike a deity Divulging desires deep in your mind Dreams unleashed, no more confined Don’t you realize you put me in a tight spot? I am weighed down by every wishful thought A man, a woman, an elder and a child All whispering wishes, rational or wild But your destiny shouldn’t you only find? I am thus forbidden to serve mankind Beguiling belief of a wish coming true Invokes insatiable greed that’s undue Wish not blindly, open your eyes wide I am, you see, not your free ride Forgo your wants, then fortune will smile Little things bring joy, make life worthwhile Spare some time to watch my beauty unfold I am nature’s gift, a sight to be