Freedom from HOPE

Once, twice

again and again

I train

my eyes

on mirages,

chase illusive rainbows

try catching shadows-

knowing at the very core of heart,

the castle will fall apart-

yet, I build

hoping it will yield

to my conviction and belief.

But no more.

Today, I bury my thirst,

my quest

my desire

in the coarse sand

and

abandon

all chase -

real or otherwise.

I realise

hope limits the scope

of tomorrow,

keeps you tied -

when all I want is to be free!