ONE DAY AT A TIME

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 SCARLETT




There's a land, somewhere so far away,
it cannot be found, unless you dream,
by putting your mind at complete ease,
as you close your eyes, it will take you there.

I've dreamed a lifetime for this land to be mine,
so each time I close my eyes, I will keep on dreaming.
I see vast land upon a wide, opened horizon,
a vision so crystal clear, it can never fade away.

A dwelling I vision, with pillars holding its structure,
constructed so unique, no other can compare,
for it sits on my land, filled with hopes and dreams,
dreams of fantasies that some day will become reality.

Every inch of my home will be viewed with clarity,
designs I have placed in blue prints of my mind,
will be solid and set in locations of authenticity,
for I will not allow others to control my morality.

Neighbors will envy me, and at times not visit,
but for those who are true and believe in me,
each will feel a belonging, and  never leave hungry.
As God is my witness, I too will never be hungry.

I let go of the one man who truly loved me,
driven back to my dwelling, where nothing else mattered.
I will not keep on crying with fears once held in me,
I'll find a sollution tomorrow, and not dwell today.

Though the land has gone through many battles,
it has survived with the pillars still standing,
I, therefore, must stay and keep on going strong,
for generations yet to come, to some day take my place.

My true love left me, without giving a damn,
for he gave up, not knowing my own true survival.
Some day he'll be back, and I'll be able to say,
frankly, my dear, I too don't give a damn!

When at times in doubt, I hear voices calling my name,
it is then that I awaken with feelings of endurance,
for the land will never leave me, that's a true love,
I thank God for each awakening, as my eyes open wide.

My belief will always be to never lose hope and faith.
The love for a man can be redeemed with given time,
With added might, my dreamland will some day exist,
And I will awaken to that land, no longer so far away.

Like Scarlett in "Gone With The Wind."
I won't worry about it now,
tomorrow's another day,
as God is my witness!

Yana Petkov
aka: Scarlett "The Real Me"
7th October 2004



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