Like a toddler learning to walk
Tiny feet reaching out ahead.
Like a child learning to talk,
Sounds he made from his bed.
This child one day will run,
This child one day will orate.
Yet it all began as one
Tiny step or sound that made his great.
I have journeys long and far,
Used any form of means,
From my legs to a fast sports car,
What in the world did I glean?
I aimed for my destination all the time,
I focused so strongly on it.
When I reached it, I felt sublime,
Thinking that was it.
I have not journeyed the way I should,
I missed every turn and nook.
If only I once more could
Make these journeys again and take a good look.
I would see the beauty of the hills,
I would feel the warmth of morning sun.
Find meaning in every bird and their bills,
Never again wanting to end the run.
Life is all about the journey,
Never really about destinations.
You may think this is funny
Then you missed all the fascination!
Have you ever paused to peek at a flower?
Hold your breath to absorb its smell?
Have you step out into the morning shower?
Listen to its patter on steel roof like bells?
Did you ever look close at a rainbow
Wonder where the colours come from?
God gives you such a show
After such a roaring storm.
Do you reach out to touch
Bowing grains turning yellow?
In the darkness hold a torch
For others to follow?
When you journey in the darkest night,
All alone, everything out of sight,
Hoping for someone to give you a light,
Enjoy it, it is still alright.
Enjoy each journey of your life.
The destination is not the end.
End one and you start a new strife
A new destination, that’s the trend.
If you enjoy each journey you take,
Failure to reach the end is OK.
Enjoy your journey for heaven sake,
Tomorrow is yet another day.
Never travel alone if you can,
Hold out your hand to a friend.
Solitude may now be the trend,
You’ll still be alone when the journey ends.
The journey takes a mighty long time,
Reaching the destination is but a moment.
If you sense not the things sublime,
You lose the meaning of involvement.
Share each journey with many,
Spare time on the way to tarry,
Forget the burden you have to carry
Have fun and be merry.
The end comes before you know,
Yet you still want the journey to grow!
Find one with friends again tomorrow,
Life’s full of journeys for you to follow!
By:
Victor Chew
10 June 2010
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