At the moment of celebration
Convention urges me to review the traversed track,
To indulge my wins, count the medals
But my heart whispers “there is no looking back!”
With the passage of time
the burden of wisdom grows on my shoulder
Yet I feel the impulse to shrug it
all off and go forth anew and bolder
“Time to slow down, take it easy and enjoy!”
my friends advise, "that's what you
deserve!"
I smile at my foolishness and dare not disclose
to them my secret urge to fall in love!
I watch the colors of the seasons
Feel the shivers of the distant wind they'd bring
But I take heart in the nature’s song that
Autumn and winter are followed by Spring!
I gratefully receive your wishes O friends
But I favor the perils of adventure and renewal
I reject the tyranny of age and time, and
Resolve to flirt with the devil long as I am able!
Note: At
certain milestones in life, one is tempted to sit back and revel in the
accomplishments of the past. Friends offer similar advice. The poem offers an
alternative: to continue living life fully with adventure in your heart.
“Acceptance” is of the transition to this bold future.
Abhay
B. Joshi