On Looking Back!

This was my cup and this, my draught! If it was good, to thank God, I ought; If it was not, and perilously fought; Let me take blame and be not distraught; If things didn’t happen, the ways I sought, And in umpteen troubles, I got caught; If what I expected, happened not, Let me not blame others for my lot! This was the environs given to me; Whatever they be, let me thank the Almighty; But, did I use my fullest energy? Did I use my time properly? The past is past, be it good or bad; The future is wide open and right in my hands; Let me revamp my body, mind and heart; And do even better, right from the start. Let me reset my life’s aims and ambitions; Let me work harder, with perseverance, undeterred; Let me take things as they come my way; But let not fear ever dampen my spirits, any day. For, Life is to live and to accomplish; Life is to face its hurdles and challenges; Life is to make this world a better place for oneself and others; Life is to seek God’s love and truth and Heaven. Knowing and continually reminding ourselves, The impermanence of human endeavors And transience of our earthly stay; The omnipotence and incredible perfection of the Maker And supremacy of Nature’s fury, Every day!