The Chariot To Eternity Poem by sookdeo manansingh manansingh

Before i anchor the reigns of the mind
and fall asleep
i send the chariot of my soul
to seek the pearls of wisdom
from the deep
as the stars in heaven
illuminate the earth
through the thickness of twilight
like an eclipse of the moon
i have no control to steer my flight

the souls of my ancestors
come like a dream in the night
to remind me of their experience
while on earth and how difficult
it was to fight
to lay the foundation of fortune
which i inherit i keep
this too i must pass on
into the pathway of deep sleep
the treasure below the waves
in the ocean
will build the castle i foresight
from all the knowledge i gather
will channel my intelligence
to win the fight
as the boundaries of the world
begins to close the gap
between the rich and poor
i extend my arms
in friendship
to lead the meek
in wisdom
from door to door

to make the best use of nature
i have to look within
for i consider myself
as the lotus that is pure
however difficult life could be
i must continue to keep faith
though the pain i must endure.