I Learned

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This poem is taken from Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur’s book Four Decades, The Prose of My Life and is printed with permission. This insightful poem #18 from Section 2, Inner Chaos is a call for us all to look at life through the lens of what we learn.

I learned, 
After seeing both 
Sides of the coin, 
That 
To take charge, 
To take action 
Responsibility of our own being 
Is always better than
Being and ostrich, 
Head down in the sand, 
Praying with folded hands, 
For the situation to calm down. 

I learned, 
After procrastinating in a row, 
Magic doesn’t happen, 
Magic is created, 
With sweat & brow,
With fire & prow. 

I learned, 
After days of lull and dismay, 
Happiness is a state of mind, 
To remain happy, 
I don’t need anything or anybody. 

I learned, 
After crucifying myself to become perfect, 
There’s no such thing as perfection, 
Thus, love the authentic self,
With all sincerity. 

I learned, 
Through the many challenges and struggles, 
That the four decades of my life offered, 
Thus, these lessons are hard-earned. 

I learned, 
From whatever life threw at me, 
Picked my lessons, 
Found the next open door or window, 
Thus, continuing my wanders, 
Enjoying life & its many wonders.

About the Author: Dr. Shruti Shankar Gaur describes herself as a nonplussed mother, a Luna to her Alpha, a passionate entrepreneur, a novice thinker, a hard-core dreamer, a scruffy poet, a true seeker, and an unusual sinner. She bares her soul in her blog: Pain & Bliss - Contact the author: https://linktr.ee/dr.shrutishankargaur