Are you in the Present?

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The mind travels without an agenda

awakening the memories of the past, from its slumber,

hijacking our today,

 into the unknown fears of the future.

 Oscillating between the two ends of the spectrum

our “now” sacrificed at the altar of this tussle.

The key is just a simple choice we make

from the millions of moments that weave our life

lease not, your present, to yesterdays and tomorrows

for they are tenants who only add heartaches and anxieties.

In this transient world, all that matters is “Now”,

for the living in the present is the best gift to self!

Dodoggocafe’s poetry prompt : Key, travel, choices

Overcoming Obstacles!

In response to secretkeeper.net’s weekly writing prompt #116. The challenge is to use the 5 words given below (or their synonyms ) in a poem or flash fiction.

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Obstacles halt your path

life punches hard, kicks you down

bruised and distraught

the spirit is deflated.

 

Entangled in a web of turmoil

the urge to quit is strong

but the mind refuses to surrender

trying to find the key to the chaos.

 

With the head held high

embracing faith and courage

the veil of troubles lay untangled

to view the colours of the rainbow.

 

Wounds turn into wisdom

courage replaces fear,

bitter feelings become better

honed and chiselled ,

you emerge stronger!