Sober- Mindedness Poem by sookdeo manansingh manansingh

I lost my dignity intoxicated
with the pleasures of the world
I did not learn from the sage
who surrendered all the treasure to
attain the wisdom of the soul
I couldn't recognize the golden opportunities
coming from the clouds in the sky
there is still time to reconnect the dots
and to find success only if I try

I have recognized the gift of divinity
to my birth a bit late
I can still breathe and use my intelligence
to continue life's journey and not wait
as swift as the wind I shall take up my cross
and continue the fight
I call upon the celestial angels
from heaven to show me the light

with ceaseless determination I will improve
from my mistakes and not to repeat
the arrows of discipline will reach the target
that my mind will the senses not defeat n
the quest for freedom will strengthen my faith
that my feet shall follow
I will enjoy the silence within and be prepared
for the new challenges I face tomorrow

I will not be ignorant as in my youthfulness
to fight like the lion brave
to surrender the enjoyment of the palace
I will become like the sage that my soul be save
to remain sober -minded of every action
and decision I make
my responsibility to mother nature
I will not forsake