Restless Blight

Do storms come our way?
As we drift into the night?
In search of hope to fill the day
To ignite this restless blight

Could changing minds, bring anxiety
That tends to make us fight
Upon our canvases we paint calamity
Which points towards this fright?

Will time forestall our sacred means?
Can love invade our rigid hearts?
To live and learn despite the lean
We share together what we impart

Not all is lost within our dreams
As we try so hard to hold back the sneers
It is plain to see, just look around between the seams
You will view a world much engulfed with fears

Caused by actions of distrust
By leaders with cryptic minds
Filtered by decaying rust, many not even caring
If their grief brings flows of tears

Amongst the sanctity of our tomorrows
Lines the clouds which holds the calm
Exposing pathways of forgotten sorrows
Where lives the peace within our palms

Written by: Roland R. Ruiz
January 26,, 2009