Breaking the Maya of Life

Simply because

You’ve seen only the mirages

In that vast desert,

It doesn’t mean there is no water

On this parched earth.

Rare as they may seem

There are sanctuaries called ‘oasis’

In the midst of such a wasteland

Where clean, cool water awaits

Some fortunate traveller.

Only that

You have to make it.

Please walk on, says the Spring,

‘til you get to the fertile land of love.

And sing a song like a bell ring.

October 13, 2020 (11:45pm)

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