Dreamseeker

I went to my alumni last week..
The atmopshere with tinged with some dread..
I guess it would only be natural..
We havent seen each other for years.. 8 years to be exact..
Gosh, I wonder if all the things we used to talk about would still be interesting..
Would they still laugh at the same jokes?
Ahaha.. I was surprised.. I could actually remember everyone’s name
Cracked a few lame jokes on sex.. and I waited for what seemed to be an eternity of silence..
And finally laughter broke out.

Dreary eyes met silence.. with a smile..
The ice was broken..
Time has an effect on people..
It dries our tears..
It heals our wounds..
Perhaps, strengthens our bonds towards life

As i took my place amongst my friends..
I could feel minutes slip past
It seems as though nothing has changed..
Well, we physically look the same.. but yet .. characteristically .. the very same people whom i graduated together with

As my gaze drew towards the stage..
I heard the song from Josh Groban..
"
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary.."
At first I thought that it was from a CD.. But it was actually one of our fellow schoolmates singing a very soulful rendition of "You raised me Up"
Hmm.. its somewhat ironic..

I guess the  first impression is always to look down on what our on fellows could accomplish
It didnt cross my mind that it would be someone from my school, to have such a voice..

As i listened in silence..
I realize that I have trodden on his path.. in my own unique way
How often have we grinned, in the face of disbelief..
Only to triumph? to Prove them wrong..

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;

We have come so far.. but it is only the beginning.
I gaze upon these stars tonight..
And I know I am not alone..

For some.. Life, is a journey.. that is full of regrets..
Some have  sought.. others have found… many have lost it all..

If only to pick themselves up.. to rise again
My friend’s voice reverberates, as my mind sinks into reverie..
"Its okay to fail a thousand times.. because we need to succeed only once.."

I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up… To more than I can be.

As his voice trailed into the distance..
The din of laughter was swamped with applause..

One day, it shall be our turn.
And when we step into the clamor.. perhaps we would make someone proud..
"I know him!" .. someone would whisper..

One day.. @_@