Short as life is,
our expectations make it shorter
by the careless whisper of time.
And even if time can heal a broken heart,
it can also break a waiting heart.
The sun always shines
and hope always floats
Though the river never pass
and touch the same stone
We wait and believe
that the rainbow of life
offers a pot of gold.
Daily Prompt: Someday
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Life is like a boat ride. It comes in different boats and vessels. Huge or small, in whatever shape or form.
It may come in golden moments just like that cruise on a beautiful sunset. Memorable moments with screams and laughters just like that unforgettable banana boat ride.
Sometimes it scares you when you feel all alone in that small canoe, in the middle of the vast ocean when storm is brewing and wave’s flashing.
There are times it gives you thrills as you reach your peak while you do that white water rafting, not alone but with a team who took risks, just like family sticking with you come hell or high water.
And no matter how big or small the boat you’re riding, and how calm the weather is, you still feel that bouncy bumpy moment, making you wonder why the ride is not smooth sailing when everything seems right.
Sometimes, even if you knew that it’s not a one dimensional journey when you thread on that deep unpredictable water, you still hop in because the boat is coming.
No amount of nausea inducing ride can stop you from trying the ride. Deep inside, you believe you can always adjust the sails because you are the captain.
And if sometimes life makes you feel you’re just a passenger, you still hold on to that rail. Clutching your bag of prayers, hoping that the captain will steer it right, believing that nothing is really hopeless.
No time to stand, wait and hope that another boat is coming. You jump, dive in and swim with faith as your life vest and hope as your anchor.
It doesn’t really matter this time if you know how to swim. What matters is you know how to find your way. This time you knew that when the sea gets rough, you don’t look at the water swirling around you. It will only make you feel worse and scare you more.
Just look at the horizon far away. It’s the only stable thing when the ride is bumpy. And that horizon will make you hold on because you deserve to be there.
And you will thank yourself for trying the boat ride. Because now you know the answer.
Copyright © 2015 Joys of Joel by Joel F. All Rights Reserved.
Still here waiting
and really hoping
The promise i wish
you’ll be fulfilling
Should i wake up
or keep on dreaming
or is it just
a wishful thinking?
Your sweet talk
i still remember
that dreary night
last september
Tried to call you
but you’ve been avoiding
my calls and text
as if i’m not existing
And when i call you
please stop thinking
That i’m doing it
because i miss you
It’s almost christmas
i’ll buy my honey
the gifts he wants
so he won’t leave me
it’s now or never
so please remember
i need the money
the cash you owe me
if not i’ll send you
a lovely letter
and i will be
your forever stalker.
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Stop knocking on my door
you need no permission
anytime any hour
you fulfill your mission
sunshine on my windows
the warmth of your pillow
when light is in limbo
i allow you to follow
even with locked doors
and windows
you can always walk
through the walls
because you’re invincible.
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