We build numerous structures of power,

But its only one monument of love,

That makes us gasp in delight.

We tell endless stories of the glory of war,

But its only one tale of love,

That makes us teary-eyed.

We fight a number of wars,

But its only one moment of peace,

That gives us true happiness.

We spend a lifetime accumulating wealth,

But its only one word of wisdom,

That gives us strength.

We spend hours looking for the best wine,

But it’s only a glass of water,

That quenches our thirst.

We spend hours perfecting the look,

But it’s the soul within,

That makes a beautiful human being.

We spend hours choosing the perfect gift,

But it’s the gift of love,

That makes us smile.

We spend years building a perfect house,

But it’s the feeling of warmth,

That creates a loving home.

It is for us to strike a balance…..

It is that which you seek

and the way you seek,

Takes you inside the ocean,

amidst its fathomless depth,

or makes u fly in the air,

in the vast limitless sky.

When you look for a pearl,

empty shells do not satisfy you.

When you look for a rose,

the prick of a thorn,

does not deter you.

That which is eternity, the truth,

is not undermined by the ephemeral

That which is fleeting cannot be held,

That which exists cannot be wiped,

The true essence of our being lies within us.

It is that which defines and governs,

our nature and destinies.

For those who seek, find the pearls,

Those who are mesmerized by the shells,

Will never know the beauty,

that lies within our soul.