Meaning

When you don’t know what to do With your life, it becomes a burden. Simple thing like breathing Could be difficult when you feel time weigh on you. You even grow indifferent sometimes turning A bind eye to ugly moments when you taste nothing. That young man standing by me in the rally Lost his brother in Iraq---body wrapped in Stars and Strips. The picture he’s holding is an image of young With innocent eyes, nice teeth, uncertain smile. What does it mean when life ends at 20? The survived brother is in war with himself, no tears. What does meaning mean to him Who lost a brother and no words coming out of his chest. I come from a country rich with wars, loses... Rich with silent tears, short-lived dreams. I am lucky because I have never had to look Right into the eyes of an "enemy" then pull the triger. I am lucky that I have not been lied too many times Before losing my own bearings, my own life. A hero? A glory? Or a mere victim Sacrificed for nothing---something has no meaning. It rains. Time weighs on me and I scurry Hoping that this day won’t end like yester’s. ---LTG, 19/10/04 rain, at a presidential campaign rally.