My time and space

 

One day to another one year to the next

Time has this annoying habit it has me vexed

It can’t stand still for a miniscule second

I am trying to take in life at my pace I reckon

Like hapless passengers on crowded platforms

Feet move with the flow the queue just forms

New ideas crowd the mind juggling for space

The human race is currently running a mad race

Against time against nature against each other as well

Where they are heading to nobody can quite tell

Grudges comparisons envies vanities and pride

In the mindscape all nooks and corners are occupied

Minimalist living entails equipment and stuff

It begins with a thought process or is it a bluff

One day at a time but I don’t have time for that

One time that is mine I still smell a rat

Somebody always sneaks up and steals it away

Who will return my precious time at least the one day

Time is beginning to sound like a figment of my imagination

It has always been there since the inception of creation

I am the oddball in transience here believing in eternity

I am trying to catch the rays of the sun with some temerity

One day at a time one time that is mine

One moment when I understand the design it will be fine

You cannot time travel till you effect space too

Or else the emptiness outside will invade within you

 

 

 

Every day

Every day we encounter a different set of rays

The sun continues relentlessly in its shining ways

Clouds will come and clouds will pass

One thing I have learnt no storms last

I need patience to wait it out

Some courage some faith that is what it is about

Every day we experience a new heart break

Some strangers support you some friends are fake

People will come and people will go

One thing I have learnt is to go slow

I need perceptiveness to read intentions

Some care some compassion to balance emotions

Every day we adjust to diverse circumstances

So many things and peoples act as influences

Conditions may be static and conditions may alter

One thing I have learnt is not to falter

I need ability to adapt to change

Some perseverance some daring to handle strange

Every day we outgrow our old self

Adding new aspects to traits off the shelf

Character is what one is in the dark

One thing I have learnt is to preserve the spark

I need an attitude that does not let me down

Some smiles some optimism to wipe out the frown

The heart

 

As the candle burns quietly shadows get lighted

It treads softly on many dreams unrequited

Liquescent in its own candlewax without feeling slighted

Is the heart like the candle melting in its fragility

Is being breakable a welcome trait a unique ability

 

If the heart was not like a candle melting with a kind touch

If the heart was not breakable it would not know much

A heart made of cast iron would have surely backfired

A heart filled with sadness loves even when it is tired

 

As the flower distributes fragrance dispelling gloom

It spreads joy and happiness when in full bloom

Imagine a colorless unscented world spelling doom

Is the heart like the flower bestowing earth its beauty

Is the heart crushable too because caring is its duty

 

If the heart was not like a flower so tender and so giving

If the heart did not spread cheer and continue forgiving

A heart made of timber would have stayed impassive

A heart filled with care survives heartbreaks so massive

 

As the senses guide us in a physical world around us

As the mind adds reason to the chaos that surrounds us

As the spirit fights off the demons inside out that hound us

It’s the heart that rejuvenates with resilience and daring

It’s the heart that gives both mind and senses its bearing

 

If the heart was not equally malleable and tough as nails

If the heart could not fall in love and still survive the fails

The heart full of pure intent keeps the soul buoyant and fit

The soul is so precious both the devil and God are after it

 

 

 

Anticipation

Today I might not be able to achieve my dreams

Today I might find myself tired and breaking at the seams

This is not the be all and end all of it

Hope will repair the conundrum bit by bit

Tomorrow I will get up and get back to work

My dreams are not for giving up and I will not shirk

 

Today I might not be able to change your opinion

Today I might not be able to convince you I am genuine

This does not mean I am bound by your judgement

I must remain true to myself and resolve the predicament

Tomorrow I will prove my worth and authenticity

My character cannot be compromised for complicity

 

Today I might not be able to put my best foot forward

Today I might not be able to flaunt attitude or be heard

This does not mean I am underprepared

I am simply being careful evaluating how I fared

Tomorrow I will learn from previous experiences

My attitude will take shape sharpening nuances

 

Today I might not look accomplished and clever

Today I might not be able to please everyone forever

This does not mean that I lack the skill

I will choose the option of being compliant at will

Tomorrow I will grow mature and wise

My wisdom will then lead me to flourish and rise

 

Today I might not be able to do a lot of things

Today I might not be able to grow my wings

This does not mean I cannot soar

I have courage to continue and faith at the core

Tomorrow I will become what I started out to be

Tomorrow will come I know. When did I say it was easy

 

 

Its okay

It’s okay to be sad every once in a while

It’s fine to reflect on the past and smile

Yes one must move ahead with every passing mile

Yet you don’t have to rush through life as if it is going out of style

 

It’s okay to feel lonely every now and then

It’s not such a tragedy to feel lost and looking for Zen

Yes one must stay connected with the rest of human race

Yet you are permitted some solitary me time in your happy place

 

It’s okay to be bored and confused sometimes

It’s not always that you can make lemonade from the limes

Yes one must have purpose and ambition in life

Yet remember life is a rollercoaster where ups and downs are rife

 

Its okay to be lagging behind when competition is strong

Its fine to pace your own race there is nothing wrong

Yes one must lookout for winning and accomplishment

Yet each one is fighting his own battle with some breath on rent

 

It’s okay to be pessimistic occasionally

It’s not as if every occasion in life is a festivity

Yes one must not let it affect your ability and attitude

Yet we must experience sadness in order to learn gratitude

 

It’s okay to make mistakes as long as you don’t repeat

It’s a road to success bumps and speed breakers replete

Yes one must know where we went wrong and correct it

Yet victories require patience you reach your goal bit by bit

 

Its okay to cry sometimes and let the tears flow

It’s part of a process that helps you grow

Yes one must develop resilience to realize your passion

Yet eyes that cry speak of a heart full of compassion

 

 

 

Its okay

It’s okay to be sad every once in a while

It’s fine to reflect on the past and smile

Yes one must move ahead with every passing mile

Yet you don’t have to rush through life as if it is going out of style

 

It’s okay to feel lonely every now and then

It’s not such a tragedy to feel lost and looking for Zen

Yes one must stay connected with the rest of human race

Yet you are permitted some solitary me time in your happy place

 

It’s okay to be bored and confused sometimes

It’s not always that you can make lemonade from the limes

Yes one must have purpose and ambition in life

Yet remember life is a rollercoaster where ups and downs are rife

 

Its okay to be lagging behind when competition is strong

Its fine to pace your own race there is nothing wrong

Yes one must lookout for winning and accomplishment

Yet each one is fighting his own battle with some breath on rent

 

It’s okay to be pessimistic occasionally

It’s not as if every occasion in life is a festivity

Yes one must not let it affect your ability and attitude

Yet we must experience sadness in order to learn gratitude

 

It’s okay to make mistakes as long as you don’t repeat

It’s a road to success bumps and speed breakers replete

Yes one must know where we went wrong and correct it

Yet victories require patience you reach your goal bit by bit

 

Its okay to cry sometimes and let the tears flow

It’s part of a process that helps you grow

Yes one must develop resilience to realize your passion

Yet eyes that cry speak of a heart full of compassion

 

More or less…

A little more focus on developing the self

A little less worry about opinions off the shelf

So many impressions gathered along the way

A little less need to impress the human breed per se

 

A little more effort to learn more and more

A little less ego that abrases the core

So many pieces of information I have never known

A little more respect for intelligence home grown

 

A little more laughter despite day-to-day woes

A little less self-pity the bigger picture will amuse

So many upheavals in a slender existence

A little pinch of salt to combat any resistance

 

A little more optimism in a world full of injustices

A little less dependency on life’s hits and misses

So many choices and as many chances to salvage

A little more faith in one’s own ability to manage

 

A little more love for each and everything you do

A little less hatred for things outside and other than you

So many differences we can easily celebrate

A little more understanding in the air so that it reverberates

 

A little more contentment a little less complaint

A little more humbleness a little less vain

So many desires to justify so many habits to synchronize

A little more peace of mind will make you happy and wise

 

A little more commitment a little more truth

A little less prejudice a little less uncouth

So many paradigms to learn from and follow

A little more integrity a little less shallow

 

A little more appreciation for all that we are given

A little less arrogance for that is how we will be forgiven

So many bounties we must be thankful for

A little more reverence for the Giver a little more awe

 

 

Awake?

Imagine that you wake up today

With only the things you thanked God for yesterday

Would you get a few shocks?

Would your boat hit the rocks?

Do you see your dreams in disarray?

 

Imagine that He gave you all that you wanted

Taking away only the things you took for granted

What would those things be?

Would your world be at sea?

Do you see your sphere slightly slanted?

 

Imagine that the intangibles you have gotten

Are no longer yours for the thankyous forgotten

Love friendship health and happiness

What should be added what will you minus?

Do you see your inner self searching for Zen?

 

Imagine that He copied man and held on to grudges

All your actions and intentions He now prejudges

Would you call it unfair?

Would you be able to bear?

Do you see your mirror in Him or the image smudges?

 

So take it easy my friend and show some gratitude

You are indebted from head to toe shun the attitude

You cannot fathom His ability to give

You cannot grasp His capacity to forgive

Gratefulness is a choice and every choice has latitude

 

 

 

My God and me

God is not checking your bank balance

He is checking your faith

He does not give you dreams that match your budget

He is asking you to wait

Time has its own mind and carefully reveals each plan

Faith has its own strength when God is testing man

 

God is not giving you what you want always

He is giving you what you need

He does not lay constraint on any of your choices

He has simply sown the seed

Freedom has its own caveat and includes culpability

The seed inside you must be nourished into a Mind tree

 

God is not asking you to be afraid and cower

He is unfolding your intention

His openhandedness knows no boundary

He is seeking your attention

Love has this infinite power to live faultlessly

Love not fear is the key to attain entirety

 

God is not wanting you to try harder

He is asking you to trust deeper

He sustains a blue dot moving around a ball of fire

He need not give proof to a believer

The miracle of life itself can show you the way

The biggest gift of all is the ability to pray

 

God is not telling you to be perfect

He is perfectly aware of your every flaw

He gives and forgives nonetheless

And if that does not instill humility and awe

Then His omniscience is not for you

His omnipresence is for the unquestioning few

 

 

 

Footnote

It’s that last ten percent that matters the most

Incomplete efforts don’t have anything to boast

Stones left unturned don’t help you clear the coast

Just do it. Let the powers that control play the host

 

It’s that delicate balance ‘tween what is said and what is not

What you desire the most cannot always be bought

Often what you leave unsaid may keep you distraught

Just do it. Express yourself with honesty to get what you sought

 

It’s that thin scrawny line which takes you from here to there

If you want to scale the heights to reach where eagles dare

Trust your guts. Take a deep breath. Be brave be focused be fair

Just do it. To attain your goals however bold you must prepare

 

It’s that small act of kindness that puts soul in the universe

Every deed done with love has domino effect in reverse

A little giving a lot more forgiving and generosity will traverse

Just do it. Feel-good feelings reverberate in the entire multiverse

 

It’s that twinkle in the eye that reflects care and concern

It’s that mellowness in the heart that can sense and discern

It’s that gentleness in demeanor that imparts lessons to learn

Just do it. Give back more than you have received when it is your turn