Why Am I Here?

Why am I here?
What have I lost and what have I foundIn this future once far that now seems so nearOr that past to which my heart is boundWhy am I here?What in my life did I discover?I ask and shiver in fearThat what I have found is only a coverAnd I'm standing here.With wondering brainI try to remember what is that pain?That I won't let go and I won't surrender.I see my life flying awayAnd parts of myself are scattered before meBut I will not go, because I want to stayThe years are just my opponentI will not obey, I know why I'm hereTime might have the swayBut I have this moment!
Tarek Nassif
2006