Victory

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Just beyond the sunset,

I imagined a place of tranquil

where the ocean accepts

the sailor's victory.

Fully aware of the nasty storms

I set off towards my destiny.

The jade green waves

put on their show

and to their music I swayed.

I smiled as they glistened,

I wish I had listened

to their discreet uproar.

Before I knew it,

the winds joined forces

and in unison they waged war.

It was dark and gloomy,

They tried to overthrow me

and I almost fell overboard.

But the surge of my resilience

put the waves to shame

and indeed victory was accepted...

Break away

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My love,

I wish you could see,

the beauty that awaits to be

a part of your experience,

a part of your reminiscence.

If only you cut off your chains

instead of your wings,

your views would be so different.

My love,

What are you waiting for?

Richer by Giving

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There is immense value

within each one of us

that is cumulatively enriched

when we share with each other.

But when it comes to giving,

sadly we hold back

in the pretext of protecting ourselves

and then ironically wonder

where has the goodness of this world gone?

It takes wisdom to realise

and courage to admit

that what you have accumulated

through various experiences

isn't yours alone.

You share a part of something bigger

than yourself.

There is nothing you own.

For even your life was given to you.

Now's the time

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How blissful it is

to be fearlessly immersed

in moments that you enjoy

whether alone or

with that trusted someone

where you don't have to pretend

and can spend hours on end

doing the simple things

that you love.

For you are bound to nothing

but your conscience

which will make you feel guilty

about not enjoying the little pleasures

and seizing opportunities

that life is offering you right now.

You can choose to hush the rush

and savour the taste

of being united with the present

where you are connected

with all that is

and not worry about

unpromised tomorrows.