Hesitation with trepidation leads to exaltation.

08.05.11

Tumultuous ride
Vast green fields are spreading wide
Here lies unknown land

The window is blurred
The clouds linger blearily
The world feels heavy

My body rejects
My mind feels toxicity
Imodium please

Many miles pass by
Within a gate we do find
A microcosm

This school is my heart
This tribal clan is my kin
This unknown is home

I find purpose here
My path is suddenly clear
This school is my home

Their smiles are loving
Their interest is sincere
These children know me

Their laughs enchant me
But I see their hidden pain
All, deficiency

One NGO works
Impact India does help
But is this enough?

Many dreams they have
But what could be their future
No college for them

These children are bright
Some strive to be doctors
But how can that be?

I feel great sorrow
I feel great, fiery passion
I want to bring change

This school is the start
Education is a must
Opportunity

Invest in knowledge
Without school, there is no hope
The rice fields await

I wish I could stay
Spend my life helping these kids
I am here for you

This school is the start
Education is a must
Opportunity

But, alas, I left
I may never see them again
That thought breaks my heart

But I am hopeful
Another school I shall serve
Valsad waits for me

This trip gave me hope
This school is where I should be
Teaching tribal kids

This school is the start
Education is a must
Opportunity

This school is my heart
This tribal clan is my kin
This unknown is home.

this school is the start.