ONCE UPON A TIME....................

Once upon a time, I was a peaceful Stone,

No feeling of guilt, never a need to atone.

Once upon a time, I was a tall and proud tree,

Without any fear, I was standing firm and free.

Once upon a time, I was a blooming Lilly flower,

I did not know shame, I had no need to cover.

Once upon a time, I was an innocent little cow,

I was chewing all my problems, and never asked how?

Once upon a time, I was a robust rooster,

At dawn, I was "roosting", without any booster.

Once upon a time, I was a glowing firefly,

Always showing the way, happy as a butterfly.

Now that I am a man, I have a quilt made of guilt,

I am trembling with fear, though Spirit-built.

Now that I am a man, I look at the watch,

Always in mind, trapping the next catch.

Now That I am a man, I am clinging to my ego,

That imposter, who let my energy squander and go.

Now that I am a man, I carry the pain of the past,

Being anxious about tomorrow, My life runs fast.

Maybe I should go back to my eternal Source,

And slumber in peace, without exerting my force!