Wednesday, 14 November 2012

On Life's Poetry of Cliches - A Christmas Reflection

Yesterday I’ve learned that life is neither good nor bad

It is up for us to make the most of our full potential and capabilities

It is the only way beyond explanation to understand life itself

So the challenges are really big and yet another thing possible to achieve

It would have been right to say that whatever life brings and showers us

We should not abandon it despite its struggles and serious failures

We must have to take all steps to lift us up and to see the means and ways

On how we are going to live our lives according to our vision and plans

Pushing boundaries with a great mental positive attitude to reach them

 And if clearly our goals are not materialising as we wanted them to be

Then we are bound to set ourselves and welcome the changes for good

And never to stop trying hard again to look for every given chance out there

Creating a grand future in everything possible within our humane might

Whilst pulling up ourselves unbroken, unwavering, and unhappy.

Today I’ve learned more that actually life is cheesy, light, and fun

And the best way to outwit it, is to learn to trust that it is not all down to us

Which means we have just to embrace life’s heritage particularly our own

We owe it to ourselves, to our dear parents and who else but to Him

 This given life is one opportunity, a precious gift to treasure and to keep

And to appreciate and celebrate, unmindful of every clichés attached to it

This coming Christmas season let us be grateful of the birth of our Lord

And not to forget to complement ours and others with special care and love

Enjoy, do not worry, and bear in mind life will take care of its own mysteries.

Merry Christmas!

This poem was inspired by the most amazing fairytale life story of one of my best friends. To you my dearest friend, Celia Ledford, whose zest and unwavering faith to life brought you to where you are now. Congratulations and enjoy your fabulous existence!

Last but not least this is lovingly dedicated to my love ones, friends, and colleagues and most especially to our residents at T.O.P. To a Happy Christmas!



Author: Jocelyn Pedrola