Life

 

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 on the Seniors Today Poetry group on 14th June 2024.