Her Song
/On a cloudy day,
Far away on a hill
She saw a crowd of old people
Staring at her while singing
Stare, men, stare!
Are you sick
That’s the power of music
She wondered why
They would never ever try
To fathom the secret behind a song?
She pushed her way through the throng
Recalling those fond memories
When she and her lover had the same affinities
For an exceptional melody
The sound was sweeping a foggy past
Their suffering was cast
Like a bird they were flapping
He was her right wing
She was his left
They loved to sing
Excited they were and never felt bereft
Showing their true feeling
Placing their engagement ring
Never ceased to fling
Moments of deep sorrow.
Then on a rainy day,
She wakes up full of energy
She is still romantic
Against all odds she survives
Though his departure is authentic
She wipes her tears
She is not frantic
With worry
To be a strong-willed lady
She strives
On a sunny day,
On a mountain
A young lady approaches her
Whispering in her ear
I am here, darling, I am here
Your mood has to be lifted to the top
Listen to hip-hop
Be happy, be optimistic
Don’t be mystic
Forget about these people and about him
Weird he is and solipsistic
The path to happiness is not too dim.
Sing a song
From now on You will be strong
Sing a song
Use your tongue
Silent you will never remain
Sing again and again
Everything you cherish
Is never hard to obtain
By Dr. Anissa Sboui
From: Tunisia