LITERARY NOOK

While Waiting for my Dreams

By RIZA RAMOS

Posted on Jun 13 2018

Tag: Drinking Seawater, Hemodialysis Unit, Riza Ramos, Typhoon Soudelor

While waiting, 
for now I’ll write a poem
or write a novel; 
I’ll write stories 
some sorts and other.

While waiting, 
for now I’ll walk down 
to the beach and watch the sun,
as it slowly sets 
and kiss the ocean.

While waiting, 
for now I’ll plant some trees
up on the hill, 
where the strong wind blows
the view’s breathtaking.

While waiting, 
for now I’ll pray fervently;
for prayers concede barriers,
throw down walls 
and move mountains.

While waiting, 
for now I’ll dance in the rain,
sing on stormy nights 
to ease some pains.

While waiting, 
for now I’ll continue to dream, 
for dreams won’t stop in the rain;
though the skies are filled with clouds
or when the days are dim.

While waiting, 
for now I’ll be hoping,
for if I won’t 
then why am I waiting?

Riza Ramos is a registered nurse at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.’s Hemodialysis Unit. She is the author of three books (in collaboration with Walt Goodridge), including Drinking Seawater, a memoir about Typhoon Soudelor.

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