Inspirational quotes

Take life for an escalator
Go both through its ups 
and downs
Ride it like on an elevator
Expect both smiles and 
frowns.

Take life for a suspense 
novel
you and I unaware what 
the next day will hold
Meditate and muse, or 
this book of life just 
peruse
Pore over it to watch 
life's mysteries unfold.

Take life for the open sea
But pray drown not 
yourself in it
lest you lose sight of 
God's shore
and thereby lose all 
spiritual wit.

Take life for a candle,
let its glow illumine 
others too
and in each and every of 
its flicker
Try finding a hint or clue

Each soul's life unique as 
mazes of one's 
thumbprint
And usually for many 
life's quite an uphill battle
At times sweet as 
molasses, at times bitter 
as mint
and life's roller coaster 
shakes you like a rattle.


If you let yourself be intoxicated by life
Be prepared for the hangovers
Better taste of the goblet of life
making right choices like wine conneisseurs

Life tis like the rise and 
fall of notes
Consoling to find people 
in the same boats
Ah on life you can find a 
zillion quotes.

Thus ponder over your 
life and reflect
how good you've been 
to it
and not just how it's 
been treating you
Veer around the pit, and 
keep your path lit
for darkness of the soul 
is for you unfit.

Navigate life's seas with trust in God's plan
Without trust you'll be stuck 
too long in earthly ties and clan...

"You can never cross the ocean until you have 
the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~ Christopher Columbus
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Scragg Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I love the series of metaphors you have used throughout your poem to illustrate that life isn't all plain sailing. The ups and downs of the escalator, suspence novel, candle... a unique way to present your inspiration in the contest. I love the way you say "if you let yourself be intoxicated by life, be prepared for the hangovers" this has a profound depth that Inspires much thought. Its also interesting how you have chosen to put your chosen quote at the end of your poem. It is a brilliant poem. Much enjoyed. 😊✍️✨️
Kamoonpuri Avatar
August 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Warm thanks for your eloquent review and nice words i loved reading your thoughts on it,
Bhurani Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Such supeb contrast related to life.....lovely poetic piece sis
Mehta Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 6:03 AM
Visiting again to congratulate you on this win,Zaynub
Harper Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 11:16 PM
Congratulations S. Zaynub Kamoonpuri, your poem showed lots of contrasts that can make you veer. Thanks for entering. Sorry to be so late posting results, I was out of computer reach for a time.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 8, 2014 at 1:00 AM
Hi yes to veer around pits yet be on the straight path. Warmest thanx sheri
A   Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 3:45 PM
S Zaynub, CONGRATULATIONS.... You sure slammed the slam.... Hugs... LINDA
Sietesantos Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Congratulations on a great win! Bravo!
Walker  Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 8:25 PM
Congratulations on your win and thanks for supporting my slamming contest… Verlena
Oyewole Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 7:04 AM
Congrats on your win in the contest.
Hamilton Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 1:40 PM
this is good congrats on win Shadow x smile hugs
Mehta Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 9:31 PM
Inspiring write on the words of wisdom and congrats on the win, zaynub
Peterson Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 4:40 AM
This is an amazing write--complex in it's structure and rhyme yet simple and cogent in it's message. So glad I discovered your poetry.
Horne Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:19 AM
thoughtful write indeed
Gasun Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Wow! This is absolutely an excellent write my dear friend SZ. Good food for thoughts and lessons in life! You did it very well. So love and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck in the contest. Thank you so much as well for enjoying my latest poem and your wonderful comments. Have a great weekend! love lots and hugs, Leonora
Abdul  Avatar
October 31, 2013 at 9:46 PM
lovely execution , good observation on life , i enjoyed it while reading ...
Goff Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 6:46 PM
Szk...i like the lines that reflect upon our commonalities....makes one less lonely...jimbo
Horne Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 3:36 PM
thoughtful and thought provoking indeed, my friend
Andresen Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 2:02 PM
- Lessons in life .... very well written!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Cabanes Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Superbly written Pal. I enjoyed reading. very realistic.
Rahaman Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM
great work u like sufiism ?
Mehta Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 9:29 AM
What a look at life!!!, Zaynub
Kendrick Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 5:48 AM
I like the comparisons..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Jabak Avatar
October 28, 2013 at 4:57 AM
This is one of the rarest poems I have read which looks at life very realistically and optimistically, too. Please hit us with more soul-lifting poems!
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