silver and gold, I wanted it all
treasures of jade and jewels in all the different hues
cold cut diamonds and semi transparent pearls
sapphires, emerald, the bling, dazzle and sparkle
how hard it was to resist the glamour and false dreams
that in collecting and hoarding material wealth
I would find the happiness that had eluded me
Turned out I was wrong….
It was in letting go of material things that I found inner joy
Yes, I still admire and enjoy the jewels of yesterday
Only now I enjoy them in a different way
It is in sharing with others, and giving of myself
that there is a true appreciation of what a genuine treasures is
the sparkle of a well cut diamond is reflected in a friend’s smile
The depth and warm glow of a pearl
is felt when I see the love reflected in a friend’s eyes
I find gold in the sun’s warm balm
and silver in the stars and moon at night
when I look up and see a twinkling star I am filled with awe
these gifts have been there for me since the beginning of time
Let’s make each day we live a memorable one
Let’s stop squandering our precious time
unconditional love, is ours to give
I appreciate you all, you are my treasures, each and every one of you
believing in each other will see us through
whatever cones our way
thank you…
Namaste – Oyashikiri
pictures -Pintrest
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