Inspiration comes and goes
But I do not create my flows
I simply pull them from the air
Above me as they're floating there
The word today commanding focus
Born from some unknown locus
Is simply that, where do you look?
Distracted by film, tunes or book?
Though maybe all have things to teach
Truths as yet beyond our reach
Our lives do try to teach us things
And in so doing give us wings
We live our lives in love and loss
Ignore the pain, appease the boss
Do what we think must be done
Forgetting that we all are one
Losing moments days and years
Embracing joy, push back the tears
Ignoring lessons as we go
Stumbling 'bout as if we know
Push it back for far too long
And soon you'll wake to find it gone
The chance, the dream, the time, the life
The cherished friend, potential wife
Here we realize a truth
That pain itself is living proof
Repressing it is wasting life
And it can only end in strife
For that repressed emotion stays
Until processed and sent away
So we must feel, embrace and live
Averse to take and glad to give
Embrace all lessons as they come
And know that though not all are fun
All lessons in life are surely good
And guide your path as they should