Amid chaos the world has descended into
Amid the vagaries of the pandemic that we cannot get through
In the midst of losses, sorrows and angst everywhere
In trying to protect things about which we care
Finding happiness seems an unachievable goal
In tumultuous times, restless remains the soul
Where do I look for happiness, I need a small slice
A single positive note, a tiny ray of hope would suffice..
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The world outside was beyond my comprehension
Therefore I decided to turn my attention
To what I could try to understand, and control
I tuned into the depths of my mind and soul
To search in the hidden crevices present
A way to calm my simmering discontent
Through trial and error, I did discover
The art of meditation, and its power
To unlock the key to happiness
Something I hadn’t believed before, I confess
Twenty minutes of stillness with eyes closed every day
Had the power to transform me, my outlook sway
From one of abject pessimism to one of optimism calm
For my grieving, aching body and soul, this was a balm
I found myself less affected by outside events
The pendulum swings in mood I could better prevent
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To quote Camus, in the midst of a winter I discovered
Through meditation, within me, an invincible summer
Passion...unbridled 