I say petals, life says roses
I say wander, life says anchor
I say flutter, life says hold
I say quest, life says define
I say celebrate, life says liberate
I say expect, life says accept
I say survive, life says alive
I say vows, life says renounce
I say destination, life says journey
I say unravel, life says weave
I say birth, life says revive
I say cease, life says pause
I say victory, life says engage
I say revolt, life says blend
I say secure, life says decipher
I say desire, life says choice
Life and I
Me and life
We play scrabble on pensive days
And every time I unscramble the cues
Life beckons me to another maze.
© Jheelaf Parimu
August 1, 2021
