He was fine during the day
And despite the darkness
He was fine at night too.
Nothing could get him down
Nothing got in his way
Not other people's actions
And not the words they'd say.
He enjoyed people's company
And talking to them on the phone,
It was all okay even when he was alone.
He was happy all the way,
Every step, every mile
And life was getting better
Until he saw her smile.
Until he saw her being
Happy without him, when
Every memory of his happiness
Involved every moment with her.
It was like how a room needs
The light to be bright but the
Light doesn't need the room to shine.
© Uwais Coetzee
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Grade 12
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