Sudden Realization - A Birthday Note. Poem by M. Asim Nehal

As each year passes by and I attempt to fulfil
all of my dreams and desires
deep inside, I realize the truth,
about the body given to me for use,
now whilst I am vulnerable and frail,
I realize, how tough it's far to satisfy all trail
I gradually accept the inevitable end.

Numerous bags to unpack,
numerous burdens to shed.
In my innocence, I amassed so much
believing them to be invaluable.
It is now time to discard them as worthless.

I perceive life as a never-ending cycle,
enlightenment comes after plenty of struggle.
By the time I begin to comprehend
I see my offspring are engrossed in the same grind,
although we all know it is difficult to learn from others
Therefore, those who are born
continue to repeat the same tasks and actions.