Finding Meaning in Life's Fleeting Moments: A Poetic Exploration

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 The struggle to wake up early for this was real. But the result was worth it! PC: Sumithra MR (2018)


 

 

The river didn’t know he would disappear into the ocean in a few days
The flower never knew she would wilt tomorrow
The candle didn’t know he would melt in an hour
The mayfly didn’t know his dance lasts just a day

But,
Until end...

The river did quench someone’s thirst
The flower did act as a token of love
The mayfly did cheer the lad on the riverbed who has been waiting for hours for a fish to feed himself and his family.

So my friend,
Why do you stop trying too early?
Why do you stop when you don’t know whom you are cheering?
Why do you stop when you are destined not to?

Keep going!

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Deepa said…
Good one Shruti
28 January 2024 at 06:11
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