My Daily Cruise

I doze, I struggle to wake;

The splash of water on my face

Wakes me up, the warmth of each drop;

and the love with which it was made;

.. and I am grateful

I'm in pain, I struggle to breathe;

Wished I had better control over stress;

The hot steaming tea refreshes me;

I bless the man who kept it there;

..... and I am grateful

I walk, I stop, I sit, I walk again,

I hear the screaming, splash the muck,

How I crave for some peace;

I stick my ear-phones in my ears, I'm in paradise;

I feel privileged to experience such luxury

........ and I am grateful

The pain in my limbs begins to cease,

A different kind of energy flows through my veins

I feel inspired, I write a song,

Nothing in this moment can go wrong

........ and I am grateful

I see the engine, hear the sound

I make a small cross on my forehead

The powerful assurance of protection

I step in, oops.. I jump, no - I am pushed!

Alas I am safely aboard, standing somewhat on my toes,

An hour's journey begins…..

............... and I am grateful

I step out an hour later and make it to my second home

I get busy with this or that,

I smile, I laugh, I cry, I joke,

The daylight casts its final shadow,

It's time to make my journey back

.................... and I am grateful

I leap into a train this time, almost as if my energy has doubled;

Probably the joy of returning homeward sets on a current;

Sometimes blessed with great company;

I alight an hour or so later, stumbling along a cramped bridge

I feel one with the spirited crowd, climbing up, climbing down;

I am happy, I smile, I see that someone is waiting, just like yesterday,

We talk, we fight, we laugh, we cry, till we say our goodbyes,

I am finally home, meet familiar eyes, familiar frowns, familiar smiles,

O! the love of family;

I hit my bed, I say goodnight, I join my hands,

.......................................and I am grateful