AS THE SUN SETS

As the sun begins to set,
The light of day releases
Its rays that are put to rest,
And my world is torn to pieces.

Awaken at dawn,
I welcome a new day.
The darkness is gone,
But the fears will stay.

I expect the unexpected,
Yet I�m taken by surprise.
I seek to be respected,
But all i get is lies.

My feelings will sway
Like the waves in the ocean.
I cannot turn away;
I must feel the emotions.

I try to find my place,
But no pieces seem to fit.
I hope to end this race,
Step by step, bit by bit.

I cannot run or hide
From these emotions that I feel.
These thoughts I hold inside
Must show me what is real.

New troubles will unfold
As these thoughts are put to rest.
Who knows what tomorrow holds,
As the sun begins to set.

- Rosanne Leung