1.
we waited
we prepared ourselves
we criticised
we knew
that the existing world
cannot last
that there must come
a change
a turn
that leads us away from
excessive consumption
predatory capitalism
endless entertainment
it came
the change came
despite all the preparations
unexpected
we were not ready
our unreadiness
stunned us
the shock
of one’s own helplessness
paralysed us
acting on autopilot
continued
the thawing of our inner stiffness
is yet to
begin
2.
you want one
but life sets it differently
and again you need to go
to take a detour
realise with clarity
that here I stand
and I cannot do otherwise
that I need to
go
again
through the wilderness
in hope of a clearing
on the other side
trusting my heart
and the scratches
on my legs
experience is
going to add value
they say
you swallow
close your eyes
and listen
you will
once again
have faith
you’ll go