Every Life Has a Purpose

If fear controls your fate,
You'll never be alive, 
Not in the truest sense, 
But only to survive. 

Every single person must
Find their niche in life, 
For purpose makes worthy
All other stress and strife. 

Otherwise, life becomes
A constant, daily dread,
When one is stuck in safe
With no goals that lie ahead. 

Look deeply in thyself, 
Seek within to find
That which stirs your passion
And electrifies your mind. 

When you have discovered
This in yourself, the treasure, 
Bring it out and polish it; 
Feel, enjoy the pleasure. 

Then every day to come
You will look forward to, 
Knowing you are celebrating
What you were born to do. 

Everyone has a purpose
From the day of their birth; 
A special reason they're put upon
And for, to benefit this earth. 

Unfortunately for many,
They live their life unknowing;
Years and years they till
With their magic beans ungrowing. 

Many who find not their purpose
Settle for and turn to lesser things, 
Caring not how to themselves
And to others what such brings. 

So, if your life seems mundane, 
Each day just like the next, 
Make a change to change it. 
Don't simply stay perplexed. 

There is a purpose for your life, 
But it's up to you to find. 
When you do, you'll feel blessed
With a satisfied frame of mind.

To make a better world,
We each must play a part. 
Our purpose fulfills our role, 
As well our soul and heart. 

Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly
©2016-04-26 13:07:00 (EST)
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Pandit Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 6:09 AM
So true..such an elegant message...a beautiful poem.. moving with purpose..in simple words!
Donnelly Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Thank you, Vijay. I think simple and/or simply stated can say sometimes the most and I do believe every life has a purpose. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie
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