(Photo credit: Krappweis)
We rushed through our days,
We dashed through our nights,
We ploughed and worked through our years,
We toiled and built and heaped on wealth,
We didn’t wait to think;
What is the purpose of it all?
Is everything a mere illusion?
Is there purpose to this life?
Or do we just live like a leaf in the wind?
With no care in the world.
After all, a leaf has no illusion
Of the fate that awaits it.
But if we do wait and pause,
And behold the glory that surrounds us,
At the smile of a new-born,
Or the toothless grin of an old man,
Or the splendour of the morning,
We’ll surely know for a certainty…
That life is not an illusion.
There is a purpose to it all…
Much love dear friends. 🙂
Seyi Sandra David 
Reblogged this on The ObamaCrat.Com™ and commented:
Beautiful image, and gorgeous words. A perfect match. Thank you Ms. SeyiSandraDavid.
Thanks for your kindness Jueseppi, I do appreciate the Reblog as well.
Blessings. 🙂
Blessings to you as well. 😎
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LIFE IS AN ILLUSION OF MANY THINGS—IN MANY WAYS!
Thanks for the Reblog!
Much love. 🙂
Reblogged this on Carolina Mountain Blue and commented:
I’m simply awestruck by both the absolute beauty of the photograph and the well-written poem underneath it… 🙂
Thank you for your kind comment, and the Reblog! I appreciate it!
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Beautiful post. BTW, that picture is amazing!
Thanks for your kind comment! I appreciate it!
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Beautifully stated as usual, Seyi! I watch people rushing through life every day and often wonder if they ever stop to take a deep breath and think. Think about family, friends, their purpose in life… Why am I here? I’m so happy that I finally did, and I hope others do as well. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and wonderful writing with us. Cheers!
Forgot to mention… I shared this on my Pinterest blogging board. 🙂
Oh my! Thanks Jaime, I’m so thankful! Enjoy the rest of your day.
Much love. 🙂
I applaud you for taking time to ponder on the purpose of life, we all need to do so regularly, that way – we won’t miss the ‘real’ pleasures and blessings of life.
Much love. 🙂
Very well written, surely life isn’t an illusion but real stuff… 🙂 😉
It is! Thanks for stopping by ledrakenoir!
Blessings. 🙂
Brilliant as usual Seyi 🙂
Thank you Alastair! 🙂
Beautiful post 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
This is such a powerful post, we do need to pause and reappraise our lives! Thank you Ms Seyi Sandra David.
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Thanks for reading AG!
Cheers. 🙂
These words have so much power, Seyi 🙂
Thank you dear friend. 🙂
Beautiful, thanks for stopping by 🙂
Beautifully worded and, as usual, coming from a place of deep humanitiy, Seyi Sandra.
Thank you for your kind comment, I’m grateful for your visit!
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Seyi, this is a lovely reminder for us all to “pause and wait” regularly.
Blessings ~ Wendy
I’m glad you agreed Wendy, thanks for stopping by!
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Love this post Seyi, thank you !
Thank you for reading!
Blessings. 🙂
Great reading. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thanks for reading Jack, I appreciate it!
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Beautiful post, great message and fantastically written. Perfect.
Thanks dear friend! Appreciate the comment!
Cheers. 🙂