31 July 2012
I went on a journey for calm Searching around the world I couldn't find it in the way A fresh new leaf was curled
I couldn't see it in the meadows Or in the fast flowing stream It wasn't on a mountain summit Not in the depths of a dream
I couldn't find it in barren wastelands Or even in country dales It wasn't in the fur of a squirrel Or in a lizards scales
I looked around the savannah But it wasn't to be found I went to where cold winds blow Viciously all year round
Unfortunately it wasn't there The peace I went to find I just wanted some tranquility So I could leave my troubles behind
Staring at the rustling trees Im afraid I strained my eyes I looked so hard it was painful On my quest to discover this prize
Usually I can find some solace In the crest of a breaking wave But I couldn't find it there at all Nor in the depths of a cave
In the space behind a waterfall I thought I could relax But somehow worry crept in Through the rocky cracks
I travelled through the tiny towns Remote, faraway places Occasionally I saw true peace On a few fortunate faces
When I asked where they found it They tapped me on my chest Saying that in the search for peace A start in the heart was best
Questing in vain through the pounding Of my quiet, but casual heartbeat I suddenly realised what they meant From my head down to my feet
The place for tranquility cannot be found It must be accepted within yourself It's controlling yourself emotionally Taking good care of your health
It's having no worries and living life Being free, with no regrets Realising every moment is precious God forbid we'd ever forget
I finally found my peace of mind I reached my final goal It was tucked away inside of me Lodged in a silent recess of my soul
Its keeping control amidst the chaos When your life is falling apart And being able to pick up the pieces And move on to a fresh start
In the words of Shakespeare 'To thine's own self be true' For the only way to discover peace Is to search inside of you.
I.Sparrow
Peace Of Mind • Opuss № I