Almost There

Few more centimetres,

While a mother screams.

Says a doctor,

Almost there, almost there.

A father calls,

A smiling face,

Walks a toddler.

Almost there, almost there.

Painting blue mountains,

Running with soccer ball,

He's sharp and bright, they say.

Almost there, almost there.

Eyes that see big dreams,

A heart that inspires,

Trying his best to be more than second best.

Almost there, almost there.

Butterflies in the stomach,

Poetry in the mind.

A first love, he thinks.

Almost there, almost there.

A setback, a failure.

Being good isn't good enough.

Success asks for a longer way to go.

Almost there, almost there.

Good work in a rat race.

Now seeking serenity,

With desires in the back of his mind.

Almost there, almost there.

Wants to change the world,

Bring love and peace,

With love of a woman.

Almost there, almost there.

Few more centimetres,

While a mother screams.

Says a doctor,

Almost there, almost there.