Life In Retrospect Poem by Arti Chopra

We look back on our life in retrospect,
We question, surmise and introspect,

How many things we have longed for, and yearned,
Material things, which we thought,
would give instant happiness, but were spurned,

Because, when one desire was fulfilled
, another took its place,
Life sometimes, was a desire fulfilment race,

But I grew, I experienced and I concluded,
No happiness was greater than life, with love included,

And now, in in our twilight years we have realised,
Many deep buried secrets which we had ostracised,

Happiness lies within us, not in material things
Nothing can compare, to the happiness that love brings

Love for the fellow being, all that surrounds us,
And those, that are dearest to our heart

Love that is unasked, giving and sets us apart,
Love that is spontaneous, forgiving and of everyone a part,
That love which will stay on, when we have to depart,

Love which will shine on, and motivate those left behind
Love, that teaches us to be tender, compassionate and kind,

That love and goodness, I strive to acquire,
I hope I will be free of this treacherous worldly mire,

I am me, a child of God, proud of His creation,
My faith and my belief, create a constant elation,

I don't have to pretend, be someone else, or to imitate
I don't have to impress, to always act, or subjugate

I am unique, I am me,
my heart is filled with a lovely peace,

I shall continue my journey of discovery,
Till my last breath,
till my body does cease.