The Calm Behind The Chase Poem by Yousif Ibrahim Abubaker Abdalla

The Calm Behind The Chase

In a world that seems to sprint after shiny success, where achievements are measured by quick steps and weary breaths, some folks choose a different path. They don't walk slower out of hope; instead, they walk with a steady trust. Those who nurture patient hearts don't chase after what eludes them, yet life never forgets to provide for them. Provision isn't like a bird that flies away from the sky or a locked door that keeps the deserving out. It's more like a hidden stream flowing beneath the surface, quietly moving even when everything appears still. It's only our minds, clouded by fear and comparison, that confuse delay with denial and silence with absence. No one's share is erased in the grand scheme of life, and no soul is pushed away from what was meant for it. What's destined for us doesn't vanish; it simply arrives in its own time, beyond anxiety, beyond rush, and beyond what our eyes can see right now. So, those who grasp this truth walk without panic, trusting the unseen rhythm of life, knowing that what's meant for them is already on its way not just through struggle, but through a natural return.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM: This poem was penned on Sunday, April 19,2026. In this piece, I explore the subtle tension that exists between our human anxieties and the timing of the divine. It delves into how we often perceive delays as losses and struggles as a lack, while life continues to unfold in a way that's beyond our immediate understanding. At its core, the poem invites us to step back from the frantic pace of comparison and the fear of not having enough. It suggests that what we need isn't something we have to constantly pursue or compete for; rather, it's already woven into the very fabric of existence, arriving in its own time and manner. Instead of dismissing the importance of effort, it encourages us to trust: a calm acknowledgment that what is truly meant for us doesn't vanish, even if it's not yet in sight. In this sense, peace isn't about having control, but about surrendering to a rhythm that's greater than our worries.
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