While Waiting for my Dreams
While waiting,
for now I’ll write a poem
or write a novel;
I’ll write stories
some sorts and other.
While waiting,
for now I’ll walk down
to the beach and watch the sun,
as it slowly sets
and kiss the ocean.
While waiting,
for now I’ll plant some trees
up on the hill,
where the strong wind blows
the view’s breathtaking.
While waiting,
for now I’ll pray fervently;
for prayers concede barriers,
throw down walls
and move mountains.
While waiting,
for now I’ll dance in the rain,
sing on stormy nights
to ease some pains.
While waiting,
for now I’ll continue to dream,
for dreams won’t stop in the rain;
though the skies are filled with clouds
or when the days are dim.
While waiting,
for now I’ll be hoping,
for if I won’t
then why am I waiting?
Riza Ramos is a registered nurse at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.’s Hemodialysis Unit. She is the author of three books (in collaboration with Walt Goodridge), including Drinking Seawater, a memoir about Typhoon Soudelor.
