Some poets sit with pen and paper, to decipher
to ask the question "What is life?"
vast majority though can afford no such luxury
they are born, and before they know it
death is knocking at the door
Between point A and point B, time is spent
going through the motions for making a living
working , eating, breeding, nurturing off springs
and it's time up - no introspection or contemplation
Asked "Any regrets?", at the time of death
for many, it was not about what they did wrong
but what they did not do- spending more time with loved ones
going on that trek, pursuing career in art, music, area of passion
Instead of being a people pleaser, trying to please everyone
every time, or trying to fix what's 'wrong ' now or in the past
accepting what is - without resentment, without judgement
making the best of what's available in the present
can all help to living a peaceful life...
Just getting on with your life, letting go of the past
having a sense of humour, not taking yourself too seriously
yet not feeling guilty about loving yourself
can all help to living a joyful life...
Being curious, having an open mind, learning continuously
being active in adversity, doing something , anything
rather than give up helplessly- See the cup as half full, rather than half empty
can all help to embracing a fulfilling life!
NB: I composed and recited this poem during the online meet of the Seniors Today Poetry group on 14th June 2024.
