Mental Trauma And Spirituality Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

In these uncertain times
We are certainly filled with trauma
It is the invincible blows to our skull
That will remain open for years
The unseen mind is soaked in blood
The foreseen effects on our mental health are negligible
As compared to the unexpected and unimaginable
These are the deleterious effects of the mental blows we have sustained
It is impossible to predict what is going to happen
Young people are battling on many fronts
Unemployment, poverty, diseases and drug abuse
Are all ferocious forces pummelling the fabric of their mind
There is no penal beating of the mind
The hardwired functions of the mind are difficult to repair
The irreparable ligaments of the mind are too stiff to cut through
The forces of uncertainty are not selective
The body, mind and soul are battered
Unless you erect a buffer
Inside the fabric of your life
You will become a victim of these ferocious forces
The truth is that we are spiritual beings
All of our thoughts and emotions will peel away
Only the structure of our spirit will remain
It is here where we need to reinforce and barricade ourselves
Let us teach our young ones the elements of spirituality
Faith, Hope and Love are the permanent pillars of our existence
Peace of mind is not a meal, it is a deal you make with yourself
Discard all of your expectations, attachments and identities
Be naked on the path of life
It is the garment of love that will address you
It is the ray of hope that will deliver the truth to you
It is the oil of faith that will lubricate the fabric of your existence
Find the Silence within and lean on it
Don't be afraid of the ferocious storms of life
Find courage in your emptiness
Be the fibre of nothingness
Be the spirit force that is fearless and hopeful
Fully adorned with the garment of unconditional Love

©Kenneth Maswabi