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You sigh a long sigh before you speak,
while countless reflections twirl in your mind,
uncertain where to begin illustrating,
journeys of past, present and beyond.
Held back by bountiful emotions,
obscured in all sectors of your mind,
gathering the circle of life's ball of confusion,
liberating it with your own clouds of illusions.
You've traveled from one continent to another,
passing many borders noted on a man-made chart,
wishing you could spread your wings and fly,
fleeing with the freedom to chose your own destiny.
Destined loved ones, hard to erase from your mind,
lingering in your heart, taking you away from reality,
so be determined to journey all over again with logic,
as you set yourself on auto pilot... and full speed ahead.
To be rid of a lifetime torment from others,
not an easy task for any soul to achieve,
for the logic of realization will be dismissed,
if you allow yourself to fall back to the start.
Go forth and draw your own circle of life,
brushing aside all faulty obstacles along the way,
as you cleanse yourself along the dusty roads,
a settling peace of mind will enhance new avenues.
Create your Circle of Life as a barrier of defense,
feel free to free yourself of the bumpy roads,
and ride steady, with your head held high,
allowing your course a chance for pure delight.
Yana Petkov
1st December 2004
Dedicated to my nephew "Danny Boy"
May your Circle Of Life be filled
with life's most favorable ingredients
