poetry

Jataka Bandi

Last turn

In the maze of time, the last turn hides,
Unknown to us, where destiny abides.
Measured not by what has come before,
But by the joy of living evermore.

Embrace the moment, let it unfold,
Be present in it, let your story be told.
For in each step, your path is found,
Live, be, until your last breath sounds.
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Beacon

Life’s essence lies within your gentle glow,
A testament to the divine, a guiding flow.
In darkness, devoid of life’s tender show,
But with your brilliance, life’s seeds we sow.

So let your light shine, bold and true,
For within it, lies the essence of life anew.
Be the beacon, the spark, that breakthrough,
And in the light, find your purpose, pursue.
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Work

Working with hands and minds entwined,
Bringing balance to life, refined.
Smiles at day’s end, pure delight,
Proof of joy in each hard-won fight.

Involuntary grins, they tell no lies,
As we rest beneath evening skies.
Use every gift, make moments mount,
Body and mind, in harmony, count.

Enjoy the labor, the sweat, the strain,
For in our work, true selves we gain.
So let us toil, let us strive,
For in our work, we truly thrive.
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