and rarely reveals herself
she moves swiftly
and waits for no one
she goes through the cycle
not knowing what to expect
she tries never to give up
even when things look futile
she accepts defeat
but never stays down
she is brought to her knees
but slowly rises up
she has strong shoulders
to bear the joys and sorrows
her mysterious eyes mirror
her depths of emotions
she has no road map
to give her direction
her heart is so fragile
she often feels so alone
there are innumerable moments
when she feels so alive
she seems immortal
but she does have an end
she is life
by Rabia Abubakar
published by The Star 3/3/10
