Be Human

Let us be a lotus leaf in a pond

Impervious to the wetness around

But let us not forget the joy of being

Drenched by the rain when it pours down

Let us be the candle in a windless room

That glows with a steady unflinching flame

But let us not forget that flames do flicker

When facing gales that are hard to tame

Let us be like the ocean that stays unfazed

As mighty rivers drain their waters in

But let us not forget that gentle waves

Arise on its surface despite the calm within 

 

Let us be like a monk who can sit all day

Alone in a cave, wanting next to nothing

But let us not forget that destiny stokes

Desires in us so we may do His bidding

Let us be that person whom pleasure and pain

Visit not long, nor touch too deep

But let us not forget, some scars are for life

And some joys can sweep us off our feet

Let us follow the path laid out by the wise

To lead us all from darkness to light

But let us not forget, some paths are such

We must lose our way before we arrive

We each have in us a drop of the divine

That we must, no doubt, in earnest, seek

But as we strive to reach Him, let us not forget

To embrace the human He made us to be