when the thoughts frighten
and become fears
disconnect-to-reconnect
when the emotions overwhelm
and become tears
disconnect-to-reconnect
disconnect-to-reconnect
when the highs spiral and
become lows
disconnect-to-reconnect
at every twist and every
turn
when trials cause you
heartburn
when the heart becomes
indecisive
and, answers are all you
seek
disconnect from your realm
reconnect with your soul
your mind will feel
empowered
and, your faith will be restored
consumed by the challenges
of everyday life
I did not realize
when time flew by
the dreams of the
once virginal mind
were long replaced
by a never ending need
to be a powerhouse
that provided a decent
life for loved ones
every time I tried
to make the ends meet
the ends only seemed
further distanced
the demands kept growing
gnawing me within
creating a chasm
between what I thought
would be me and my life
it went on and on
from days to months to
years
till I asphyxiated
in my own realm
I could no longer endure
so, I paused
INTERLUDE
the pause worked
for all that was needed was
to
disconnect from the outer world
to
reconnect with my inner self
and, life moved on...
after a year of stress
we ended with a strain
the carefree life we once lived
we will never find it again
the year seemed long, but
it left us strong
through every hit and fall
we emerged out tall
the normal way of living
had to be redefined
a new normal has now been
ingrained in our mind
we no longer fear
practicality is our gear
the statistics are only numbers
they no more rip us asunder
with hope as our armor, and
belief restored
we move in confident strides
having faith in the guiding light
et sic incipit
and, so it begins...
