Stop Wishing Start Living

Stop wishing that things were different
than the way they are
and start living your life
stop wishing that this event
would turn out this way
and that that event
would turn out that way
stop thinking that there is any moment
more glorious, more wonderful,
more precious than this one
stop wishing that you had this
or you had that
stop wishing the people surrounding you
were different
stop wishing that you weren't alone
or that you were
or that someone you're with
would just be different
or more like you
wishing is just a trailer park illusion
you think the grand house
the incredible turn of luck
is going to change you
but change takes commitment
and effort. Effort.
the wishing just detracts
from the job at hand
from taking responsibility and
taking positive action
and how much have you lost
in that idle wasted moment
wishing your life away
while butterfly kisses
pass you by
and the most incredible sunset
the momentary silence
or the moments shared
with loved ones
slip away forever
stop it - really -
knock it off
stop wishing everything was
different than it is
and start living your life
start loving your blessings.

Blessings
- Darshan

© 2009 Darshan F Jessop