While going through some of the fan mail we receive, I came across a poem that I particularly liked. It was written by a lovely woman named Haarsha, who lives in South Africa. I wanted to share it with you - I'm sure you'll like it as much as I do!

A Promise

Wandering through the thickets of challenges
I saw a light at the end of the dark forest
The vines broke loose, the earth cleared a path
For me to make my way to bathe in its warm rays

The light gave to me warmth without asking
It changed the way I see, and the way I live
Oh so grateful my soul has become that now
Without it asking, I shall give sincerely indeed

What will a light need? What does a light need?
What can I give it? How can I make it brighter?
So what if it will not see my earnest attempts?
So what if it knows not of my appreciation?

My heart, with every beat will sing its praise
My every breath will nourish it with hope
My eyes will always look into the light
And fill its soul with every ounce of love I have within

It's a promise I have made willingly
It's a promise I will keep faithfully
It's a promise to the oblivious light
A promise made with love and sincerity

A promise, the light will know not the value of,
A promise so precious to me none the less,
That, which will remain in my soul, even
Until the day I meet with the angels in heaven.

By Haarsha Balraj, 25 April 2004,
Johannesburg, South Africa

Warmest Aloha,
Willie

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