The Shield Of Life Poem by sookdeo manansingh manansingh

To awaken the breath of silence
comes like a strong current
in the ocean of the mind
that can overturn the vessel of ignorance
to lead the blind

To focus on the lamp of divinity
will come the poison arrows
of delusion from your dream
with the light of intelligence
whatsoever you create
will appear like bubbles in the stream

Out of anger the destructive force
of desires leads more into the deep
when you lose focus of the goal
and to fall asleep

To find the treasure of inspiration
beneath the waves
is to enlighten the soul
do not look behind the shadows
in the horizon
to take away your happiness
in this world

like the changing appearance of the moon
the ocean will not find rest
for nature to evolve with time
so too are the birds
as they continue to build their nest

the clouds cannot reach the stars
in the sky but they have a duty
to shield the earth
what is the purpose of mankind
to have the privilege of human birth

out of sacrifice
the jewel of faith
shines like a beacon of hope
in pursuit of destiny
to endure the pain
gives a reason to cope.ws