“IF I KNEW THE HOUR OF MY DEATH”and “JOY IN THE SIMPLEST THINGS” 2 poems about appreciating our precious daily lives
TRANSFORMATIONAL POETRY for the SPIRITUAL SOUL
THE DAWNING LIGHT, Volume 7, Issue#570 Sunday, November 5, 2023
The Journey Of The Heart Section Number 337 »»»2 minute Read«««
“Poetry and Love Songs to open your heart, lift your spirit and shine a light on your way home…” Written and published by Chinmayan
Upper Image courtesy of Nyima Fitzmaurice
Lower image courtesy of Pixabay
IF I KNEW THE HOUR OF MY DEATH
If I knew the hour of my death—
If I was shown the days, weeks and hours remaining—
If I knew how this body would have its end,
And the when and the where and the why—
Then I am sure this knowledge
Would lead directly to an awakened state,
A spark to light the bonfire made of
All the things I have always meant to do—
But have not yet accomplished—
So that in the rising flames and heat,
I am sure I would be highly motivated
To shake myself awake, aware and focused,
To push myself past all limiting thoughts,
To move out and move up to fulfill
My divine purpose and the work
I was sent here to do, without any
More hesitation or reasonable excuses—
Thus I remind myself that every passing
Day is one more closer to my last,
That the end could come at any time,
That nothing in life is ever guaranteed,
And that now is my time to light the fire
And choose to use every moment left—
While I still live in this magnificent body,
And have this clear and powerful mind,
As my own heart’s inner guidance calls me to
For my own and everyone’s highest good.
October 1, 2017
Photo Credit: Pixabay
JOY IN THE SIMPLEST THINGS
I am appreciating and loving
The simplest things in life—
The graceful curving shape of
This small cup and the
Dark rich coffee savored,
Sip by sip, on
This cloudy morning.
I am finding comfort
In my own company—
As I develop a deep
Loving relationship with
My own being living
In this sweet body home
And this mind now
Finding deep meaning and
Delight in this life and
The lovely beauty of
The simplest things.
October 30, 2017
Photo Credit: Nyima Fitzmaurice
AN AWESOMELY PERFECT SONG to go with these two poems! This is by far the best version of this song with profound poetic lyrics included!
“This Is The Day” by Jaya Lakshmi with Lyrics
Original Revelation Poem and Calligraphy by Chinmayan
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