THE WORLD'S PARADOX

Crystal Wang

My head hits the ground 

Feel the cool, soft grass 

Wet from autumn's rain 

And the noble bloodshed 

Of heroes 

But I am not one of them 

The heavens gaze down at me 

Full of guilt, 

Full of pity, 

Full of sorrow 

Sympathy for my suffering 

Dismay 

at man's destruction 

Towards a beautifully constructed Earth 

Once

Full of life 

Full of hope 

Full of harmony 

Untouched and clean 

I stare into the clouds 

Clear, pure, ignorant to the crimes of mankind 

They fill my vision, enveloping me in their gentle embrace 

Through the haze, I make out 

Rolling mountains 

A sparkling, running river 

Evergreen trees 

All too flawless for this world 

I let myself go 

Let my eyes drift into the clouds 

Let my wounds be cleansed by the river 

Let my heart be mended by nature.