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The Mirage of Life

The word of the Sage Observer.

By Wilfred KiariePublished about a year ago 6 min read
The Mirage of Life
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Dear World,

Hear my plea,

As I ponder upon life's mystery,

It's but a mirage, a fleeting dream,

A fleeting vision, or so it seems.

We chase after wealth, power, and fame,

Thinking they'll bring us eternal flame,

But in the end, they're all but dust,

Leaving us in despair and disgust.

We build our castles in the air,

Thinking we're immune to life's despair,

But when the storms of life descend,

Our castles crumble and our hopes end.

We seek pleasure in every form,

Thinking it will keep us warm,

But like a flame that quickly dies,

It leaves us in darkness and surprise.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

And let us not our lives in it engage,

For life is but a journey to the end,

A journey we must all comprehend.

Sincerely, let us embrace life's grace,

And let us run life's steady race,

With love and kindness in our hearts,

And hope that never truly departs.

Let us cherish every moment we're given,

And find joy in the little things in heaven,

For life is fragile, and time is short,

And we never know what it has in store.

Let's build meaningful connections with each other,

And lift up those who need a hand to recover,

Let's spread kindness, empathy, and love,

And rise above the pain and hurt thereof.

For in the end, it's not what we've gained,

But the love we've given, the lives we've changed,

The memories we've made, the laughter we've shared,

That truly makes life worth the dare.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a fierce courage,

And leave a legacy that'll forever endure,

A legacy of love, kindness, and pure, let us journey on,

With hope, faith, and a heart that's strong,

For life may be a mirage, but we can choose,

To make it a beautiful one, and never to lose.

Let's live each day as if it's our last,

And never let a moment go past,

Without expressing gratitude and love,

To those who mean the world to us.

Let's savor the beauty of nature around,

And marvel at the sights and sounds,

Let's appreciate the little things in life,

And find joy in the midst of strife.

For life is a precious gift we've been given,

A chance to love, to learn, to grow, to live in,

Let's make the most of the time we have,

And leave behind a world that's full of love.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with courage and sage,

And leave a mark that'll forever remain,

A legacy of love, hope, and faith to sustain.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a heart full of grace and a soul that's strong,

For though life may be but a fleeting dream,

We can make it a beautiful one, it seems.

Let's learn from our mistakes and grow,

And let our kindness and love overflow,

Let's be the change we wish to see,

And spread joy and positivity.

Let's live a life of purpose and meaning,

And let our hearts do the leading,

Let's be true to ourselves and others,

And uplift our sisters and brothers.

For life may be a mirage, a passing illusion,

But our actions can create a lasting fusion,

Of love, hope, and kindness for all,

And a world where humanity can stand tall.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a heart that's large,

And leave behind a legacy so bright,

That it illuminates the darkest of nights.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a spirit that's free and a mind that's strong,

For life is what we make of it, it seems,

And we can create a beautiful mirage, of dreams.

Let's cherish the moments with loved ones,

And make memories that cannot be undone,

Let's hold onto hope through thick and thin,

And find joy even when the days are dim.

Let's spread kindness and compassion,

And let go of judgment and aggression,

Let's unite as one human race,

And make this world a better place.

For life is a mirage, a fleeting illusion,

But our love and kindness can cause a revolution,

Of peace, harmony, and unity for all,

And a world where every heart can stand tall.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a heart that's large,

And leave a legacy that'll forever endure,

A legacy of love, peace, and pure.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a soul that's pure and a spirit that's strong,

For life may be a mirage, but we can choose,

To make it a beautiful one, and never to lose.

Let's live with purpose and intention,

And make every day a new creation,

Let's chase our dreams with passion and zeal,

And inspire others to do the same with appeal.

Let's give back to our communities and the earth,

And protect the environment for all it's worth,

Let's leave behind a world that's better than we found,

And a legacy that will forever astound.

For life is a mirage, a fleeting glimpse,

But our actions can leave an eternal imprint,

Of love, kindness, and generosity for all,

And a world where humanity can stand tall.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a heart that's large,

And leave behind a legacy so bright,

That it illuminates the darkest of nights.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a spirit that's free and a mind that's strong,

For life is what we make of it, it seems,

And we can create a beautiful mirage, of dreams.

Let's choose love over hate,

And never let our differences dictate,

Let's celebrate diversity and embrace,

And learn from each other with grace.

Let's find beauty in the simple things,

And the joy that each day brings,

Let's live in the moment and be present,

And find peace in the midst of the tumult.

For life is a mirage, a fleeting breath,

But our love and kindness can conquer death,

And leave behind a world that's better,

A world filled with compassion and laughter.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a heart that's large,

And leave behind a legacy that will inspire,

A world where love and kindness never tire.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a spirit that's pure and a soul that's strong,

For life may be a mirage, but we can choose,

To make it a beautiful one, and never to lose.

Let's be grateful for each new day,

And cherish every step of the way,

Let's be kind to ourselves and others,

And never let hatred or jealousy smother.

Let's be a beacon of hope and light,

And spread love even in the darkest of night,

Let's be the change we wish to see,

And create a world that's free and happy.

For life is a mirage, a fleeting dance,

But our actions can create a lasting romance,

Of love, hope, and kindness for all,

And a world where humanity can stand tall.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a heart that's large,

And leave behind a legacy that will inspire,

A world where love and kindness never expire.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a spirit that's free and a heart that's strong,

For life may be a mirage, but we can choose,

To make it a beautiful one, and never to lose.

Let's be the change we wish to see,

And strive for a world that's free,

Free from hate, free from strife,

Where every soul can live a life.

Let's spread our wings and soar high,

And never let our dreams die,

Let's take the road less traveled,

And create a life that's truly unraveled.

For life is a mirage, a fleeting vision,

But our love and kindness can create a new mission,

Of hope, peace, and unity for all,

And a world where every heart can stand tall.

So let us not be fooled by the mirage,

But let us embrace life with a heart that's large,

And leave behind a legacy that will inspire,

A world where love and kindness never expire.

Sincerely, let us journey on,

With a spirit that's free and a soul that's strong,

For life may be a mirage, but we can choose,

To make it a beautiful one, and never to lose,

Its serenity and splendor.

Sincerely yours,

Sage Old Observer.

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About the Creator

Wilfred Kiarie

Former Health and Fitness Influencer/ Author/ Article writer.

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Comments (1)

  • Novel Allenabout a year ago

    Most of us want all of those things Wilfred, but too busy seeking the me inside to see the big picture. Great poem.

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