when you wished otherwise

when tears stream down
at the hardships you face
thoughts of laughter
flash back in your memories

when the paucity of acquisition
furnishes your space
wants of plenty
circulate in your fantasy

when the lack of control
takes over your days
the grasp of certainties ahead
occupy your brain

when idle ambition
floats your focus
the action plan of those
tussle at your mental strength

when realities of grey skies
run your life
dreams of sunny days
exist only in your mind