Krish Radhakrishna Poet Free verse

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8th placement
written 26/03/2021
The last token poetry contest
Mystic Rose sponsored

And So Said the Sage

balance in life is not easy to achieve,
you may be torn between duty and love,
how you think may not be how they think of you,
your best intentions may be misunderstood! 
Here is what I have to say to you...
learn to be kind but do not be weak,
be helpful but do not be a slave,
learn to forgive, but not be passive to evil,
learn to be quick but do not be hasty,
aim high but hurt not those below you,
have wealth but let moral be your guide,
be brave but never be a bully!
in life-tasks know wheat from chaff,
know good friends from those that are not!
but learn to live in harmony with them all,
for worst enemies one day may become friends!
life goes in cycles of have and have not,
so give when you have and never hoard,
when you have not have patience to bear,
when given be humble to receive with gratitude,
the flame of life in you is your very own,
let not others put out that flame for their reasons,
but use it to light good hopes in others!
We have much to learn from the boat in the river,
the boat has to be friends with the waves,
but cannot let the waves dictate its journey!
You are the guardian angel of your own dreams,
do not let others make your dreams a nightmare!

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Sam Kauffman April 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM Words of wisdom and inspiration, Krish. I love the parallelism in each line. "The boat has to be friends with the waves." Wonderful line! This would be wonderful token of inspiration for anyone but especially for teens. Would love to see this on a plaque, framed as a poster, on your desk or a card given to patients. Congratulations on your win. This truly comes from your heart that understands healing for the body and the soul. Blessings! Krish Radhakrishna April 9, 2021 at 12:22 PM Thanks Sam, so happy with your read and comments.My life was enriched by the wisdom of some elders who shaped my beliefs and thought. This poem echoes their teachings. I pass this on to the youngsters and so pleased you think it worthy of being put on a card. Shall try and see if that can be done. Much obliged Regards

Mystic Rose Rose April 8, 2021 at 7:13 PM You are the guardian angel of your own dreams, could not have said it better myself dear Krish, I was enriched by the tapestry of your story. Congrats on your win, and thank you for joining. :) Krish Radhakrishna April 8, 2021 at 7:35 PM Thanks Mystic! Pleased you like it and I am happy it was placed!

Richard Lamoureux March 27, 2021 at 12:07 PM A tall order but I believe it is possible if one is in possession of the second attribute in your list which is Love. All others on the list can either be enhanced or eliminated providing Love flows from God and through them. I enjoyed this thought provoking write. Blessings Rick. Krish Radhakrishna March 27, 2021 at 12:22 PM Thanks Rick sometimes the lines are so thin! I appreciate you very supportive feedback.