The Plight Of a Labourer | Arihana Gohain

Waking up at the break of dawn

Reminiscing the sleepless night passed by

A ray of hope and a new day is born

As the sun seamlessly rises high.

With a breathe of fresh air, I lead myself

Far away from my abode,

I strive for the greatest as expected by oneself

The day be warm or cold.

I sweat, I bleed, I drain myself every day

But you will never hear my lips utter a whimper

I am burdened with spade-work, all in an array

Yet I refuse to halt, as I am a keeper

The way back home urges me to wonder

Will that day ever come when I can fly high?

But when a new day knocks on my door

I wake up each day without a sigh.