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Ember in the Ashes
written and performed by Arlene Geyrozaga
Over the seas, I wander
Far from home, I was flung
Life had been so tough
I had to take a step out of my comfort's path
I see no familiar faces
I see no family I can run to
Never thought this plight could be so tiresome
Home I cried… wanna go home tonight
Trudging past the hallways of the hotel rooms I attend to
Running fast like lightning--running to arrive on time
Alone, with the cats and dogs
Alone with nobody else to hold
With the mess and the scraps
at the tabletop
I walk in speed straight to it
and in front I stopped
Every minute is gold and I need
to make this fast
There’s a latrine to be attended
after this mess, the last!
This life of mine you thought was dreamy
Just because I live in a foreign country
Thou never thought of my turmoils, of the struggles I face alone
Thou only think I'm living the best life--of leisure and recreation
In the midst of this dark and starry night
With the busy streets below the city lights
I'm a giant against my problem
I light like an ember in the ashes.