Love It, Live It

No peace in life, so much rat race around, In a world of tension we are drowned, No time to relax, deadlines surround, All smiles are replaced by frowns. Future of the country dangles, politics is in a mess, Entertainment is also on the rocks, Match fixing scandals & scams are topics of interest, Each day a new opportunity for gossip knocks. The girl child problem, it just refuses to cease, Rape cases have stopped making news, Trying to compromise with the situation, with the problem that doesn't decrease, As issues over the safety of girls continue. The deadly competition, future of individuals it affects, All people worried about their families, Marks, exams, interviews, these are the main suspects, That refuse to let live a single soul happily. Worrying about the future, we forget to live in the now, Worth enjoying are so many moments, There is so much to smile about, so much to love, Instead of which over several things we lament. The chirping of birds, the fragrance of blooming flowers, The sunrise & sunset over the horizon, A light cool breeze, or an unexpected rain shower, The moon, stars all provide our smiles a haven. The innocence of a kid, the baby's laugh, The small achievements of their lives, The wagging tail and the puppies' happy yap, Can also spontaneously raise a smile. A mug of coffee, and a book to read, Or a favourite TV show, Some time off work, time spent with family, Will make so many troubles vanish and go. The presence of a loved one, a hug of care, Some friendly get togethers & reunions, The assurance of a trusted someone, saying I'll be there, Can help to tackle the biggest tensions. In this fast paced world, we are busy trying to win the race, Doing our best to avoid loss & defeat, Amidst all the tensions let’s not forget in our haste, We have only one life - love it, live it!