A Girl in a Cynical World

When I walk, I stumble
And I swear I can hear the pebbles on the street laughing
Just like they did yesterday

When I dance in the sunlight, the rain pays me a visit
And I swear I can hear the sun giggle behind the soggy clouds
Just like it did yesterday

When I sail away to find tranquil, the wave rocks my boat
And I swear I can hear the sea chuckling
Just like it did yesterday

When I say my prayers before my sleep
I swear I can hear the moon whisper ‘Your prayers didn’t reach heaven’
Just like it did yesterday

I go to sleep and hope
That the world will not be as cynical tomorrow
Just like it is today

Aida Rahayu Mahmud
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