The art of waiting

                                           Tired of waiting
                                       Endurance exhausted 
                                       Overtaken by impulse 
                                      Driven in to hasty action
                                Suffering backfire and repenting 
                                   But the gone does not return

                                     Flowers wait for the spring
                                        Days wait for the sun
                                       Stars wait for the night 
                                       Dew waits for the dawn
                                       But the harried mortals
                                     Forget the order of nature   

                                     Life is a game of patience,
                                       Tolerance and restraint
                                      May be difficult to many
                                         But, no other option
                               Right and wrong are not absolute
                                  Perceptions vary and fluctuate

                                    The wise ones do not react
                               They respond with poise and calm 
                                     And get the desired result
                                          Be with the nature
                                          Let the fruits ripen
                                       Your basket will be full
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Mckeithan Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Good one. Patience is such a virtue. Wish I had more of it.
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