Insomnia

Don’t these thoughts keep you up at night?
Why some men curse the wind and others set their sails?
That others become great and others tell their tales?
While others close their eyes to dream?
And others dare to achieve?
Why others count stars and others become Magis
Why the have all don’t give to the have nots?
Why others pray for death and others want to live forever?
Is your heart not troubled at being an ordinary man?
That others cross the Atlantic and others just cross the streets
Why some beg for bread and others own the bakery?
Do you question your place in this vast space?
Is the chase that of ambition or purpose?
Will you find peace if you inherit the earth?
Does it really matter in the end?
What I am, if I discover who I am?
What I eat, if I eventually get satisfied?
What I wear, if my nakedness is clad?
Gold dish or wooden plate, if my food is served?
How do I know I’ve played my part?
How do I know I have done enough?
Can a dream be too much?
Is greatness an inheritance of a few men?
Is generational wealth reserved for a few?
So I ask again?
Do these thoughts keep you up at night?
Cos I know I’ve been losing sleep.

Parkwat Walkyes
20th July, 2020