To Want and to Dare

Doria Shafik

“Oh, mysterious Sphinx, what do you want of me? You dominate all and your strong shoulders represent all the glory of ancient grandeur. Before you I feel so small in spite of all there is to be proud of. Many times I have gazed into the mirror of my consciousness and I heard your voice: “Only you Know, only you Can, only you Want, and only you Dare.” Four words which contain all perfection.”