Absurd Aspirations

by Shernaz Wadia

Doomed, bewildered, directionless
On my own home-shore
I hanker for ultimate horizons
Awaiting the Oarsman to pilot me ashore

Vagrant, faltering, ineffectual
Doddering on terra firma
I pine for some Shangri-la
Anticipating a sorcerer to spirit me there

Languid, resigned, gutless
A cadaver sculptured in anonymity
I seek lavish praise
Expecting posterity to laud ignominy!