A Drop of Love

He seeks a drop of love in the desert
Does not know it
Has never seen it
Misfortune and defeat, his companions
Loneliness and depression, his nightmares

He seeks a drop of love in the desert
Has never tasted it
Has never felt it
Scorching sun and mirages, his nemeses
Treacherous sand and sandstorm, his graves

He trembles, he stumbles
Yet his warrior will fights on
Fatigue engulfs, death dances
Yet his virtuous soul blazes on
Life about to bid adieu,
Before his fainting eyes catch 
An oasis of love at last 
With the last ounce of strength
Runs his battered body

He drinks, he rejoices
Till his soul rejuvenates
He dives, he swims
Till his heart’s content
Hopeful, he looks at the horizon
Dreams revived, vigor renewed
Ready to embrace a bright future