A New Thought, A New Passion

A New Thought, A New Passion

A new thought, a new passion
rises within my heart,

When I see a child
pulling at a roadside cart.

A question suddenly echoes within me—
What is he pulling?
His own life…
his own childhood?

With great courage and strength,
he moves ahead, far too soon,
leaving his childhood behind
with every determined step.

That innocent child
has understood only one destination—
to earn enough money
to make it through the day.

And then, once again,
a new thought, a new desire
rises within my heart,

When I see him reaching his destination,
the sound of a few coins
filled within his little fist,
as he breathes in a moment of relief.

A new thought, a new wish
rises within my heart—

That my own destination
is still far away from me.

A little while ago,
I was holding a paper degree in my hands,
smiling proudly,
breathing in the comfort of achievement.

But then, once again,
a new thought, a new passion
rises within my heart…

And I find myself walking
once again on the path of action,
with a firm resolve to bring change,
guided by promises I have made to myself.

A new thought, a new passion
rises within my heart…