“I refuse”

I refuse to accept there is nothing beyond

Eyes and heart have a journey to take

In my heart it makes sense, 

It is the mind that creates mysteries.

Scenarios that might happen

Burns that might leave scars

Bruises that undermine my joy

Insults that are weighty and many

I still refuse

Refuse to accept this as my destiny

Nothing more 

Nothing beyond

I refuse that this yearning I feel 

To keep trying and follow my heart

For that is where I belong

Gets louder each year.

I refuse to tuck the dream away

Under a lumpy pillow

For years to be left alone and forgotten.

I refuse.

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