Cherished Desires by Edilson A. Ferreira

 

Abhiram Prakash

Cherished Desires 

I feel I could never be related to owls, bats  

and wolves, or other nocturnal animals. 

I love at daylight to stare at the world face to face, 

entirely visualizing all its beauties.  

I love the sunrise that dispels the blackness,

exposing and revealing everything,    

without shame, measure or prudence. 

I love to feel that we’re on the road again,  

to a future we aren’t aware of, but confident

in one Almighty who, closely and amorously,

hidden and discreet, maybe even shy, 

drives and guides all of us.  

I love the noise of people on streets and alleys,

corners and places,  

jointly seeking to move the hard wheels of time. 

I prefer love vows made clearly under the sun 

than those made in the rapture of night passions. 

I must confess that, on some sunny days 

and a blue sky, 

I dream of riding the winds high and high,  

looking for the lost realms of Paradise.

First published in Indiana Voice Journal, Sept/Oct. 2017 issue.

© Edilson A. Ferreira

Edilson A. Ferreira

Edilson A. Ferreira, 81, is a Brazilian poet who writes in English rather than Portuguese. He has launched two poetry books, Lonely Sailor and Joie de Vivre, and has published 300 works in various international literary journals. Has also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. He began writing at the age of 67 after retiring from a bank.

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