The Dutch Warrior’s Dream

Hong Kong, China.

Now and then I receive really cool and heartwarming emails. Because they are personal I don’t feel free to disclose them. But this time I received a poem, for me and about me, from a young Indian man. And since he has published his poetry before I feel free to publish this poem here. I am touched by the fact that somebody made the effort to write a poem about me. Thank you, Ravi.

The Dutch Warrior’s Dream

for the best of world’s uppity

to show him a truthful city

sets out this man of will

in hopes to bring a change probable.

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he knows to speak the truth,

knows well the mystery and myth,

offers a hand to up bring the lost

and leads the path through dark forest.

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come along a loss of love

lives with faith on vivid hopes

let war bring him close to perish

stands to test his time and flourish.

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not to let down the trusted one

leaves a fact beyond the town,

sure is his way a difficult dune

to spot and stand and fight alone.

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though here is this man of honor

precedes his brighter manner,

not can you stop making a deal

nor will you regret spending a dollar.

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He is out, not home-bound

He is a traveler, not James Bond

now is time to give him applause

you sure know he has a heartfelt cause.

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now is time to join his path

’cause he won’t wish to leave you behind

make a wish and handover

its this Dutch Warrior’s dream to make over!

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– Ravi Umadi, June 2012