Life Is Fusion

Think no past, it is now gone,
There is no time to rest and sit,
     Hold on to dreams and move on,
     And life is what we make of it.

If you wish for better future,
Act in present for pleasant time,
     Sow seeds of hope with labour,
     And learn to make your life sublime.

Only the dead believe in sleep,
While others combat in life,
     As they have promises to keep,
     And work hard to end their strife.
 
Life is fusion of sun and rain,
Clouds of sadness won't last long,
     Let the time heal all your pain,
     And turn life to easy song.

Cherish what you have with you,
Cry not for what you do not,
     Fortunate like you are very few,
     And thank God for what you got.

Let not be conquered by woes,
Leave inner fears and march ahead, 
     The fears you own are your foes,
     Secrets of future are unsaid.

Life is short to hold bitterness,
For your good, you learn to forgive,
     Bring smiles with your kindness,
     Death is the end, deeds shall live.



August 20, 2016.
In the style of my favorite poet - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: The Seeker

Inspired by the poem A Psalm of Life by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 
http://www.poetrysoup.com/famous/poem/360/a_psalm_of_life

This poem has been published in 2019 in my poetry collection 
"Far in the Meadows and other poems" by Meenakshi Raina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Garcia Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Wow another great one. Tremendous - very fluid read
Medders Tobechi Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Well written. Congratulations on your placement in this challenging contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 7:08 PM
Nice!
Haight Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM
Wonderful write, Meenakshi, in the Longfellow style. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Hugs, Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 5:04 PM
Your poem is really beautiful Meenakshi! Congratulations on your much deserved win! ; ) 7
Hamilton Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 9:54 AM
Very up-building words, Meenakshi, to help those who have trouble leaving the past in the past. Nice write in the style of Longfellow, should do well!
Kendrick Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Meenakshi, Thanks so much for best wishes..We need all of those that we can get everyday..Your presence at my blog blessed my day..Sara..I enjoyed reading your work..What is new in your life???
Turner Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 7:05 AM
A wonderfully positive and inspiring write, Meenakshi. Ah, Longfellow. Great choice!
Daniel Avatar
August 20, 2016 at 3:47 AM
What a great poem in the style of one of the most inspiring poets:) A #7:)
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