A sad surprise changes me;
I bear the wounds of my hurt.
Within me lies a shrouded night,
and I gradually withdraw from my open-heartedness,
Taking each step with care and caution.
I learn from every encounter,
rising from the ashes of my sojourn.
I see each day and every person with new eyes,
noting that nothing and no one should be viewed through yesterday’s lens.
There is a transformation that occurs with each encounter.
A friend may become a foe in the face of envy and strife.
The labyrinth of life is a meadow of mysteries.
We become who we are with as much light as allowed into our chambers.
Thompson Emate spends his leisure time on creative writing, particularly poetry and prose. He has a deep love for nature and the arts. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria.