Treasures Of Thought Poem by sookdeo manansingh manansingh

Like a diamond created
to cut through the earth
the pathway of wisdom will lead me
to fulfill my purpose of birth
to change my pattern of habits
and to find enlightenment
to my soul
i will seek the root of knowledge
to escape the prison of this world

the pearls of wisdom be my gift of light
to remove the darkness of fear
i have a vision as clear as the stream
with heaven to compare
in the footsteps of my father
i'll faithfully walk to keep my character of nobility
in the sky
the children i lead will i motivate
to accomplish the goal
and to keep the flag high

like a golden necklace passed through the fire
before it would glitter in the light
the sage i envision in my mind
will never be out of my sight
for every whisper from my breath
for the cause of peace
will i weep
to overcome the obstacles of delusion
will i remain awake and not sleep

the sacred possession of divinity
be the only wealth to my name
i choose to remain humble
in this world nor do i desire any fame
to express the true feeling of joyfullness
i cannot explain
i learn to find comfort in the silence
even as i endure sorrow and pain.