Shashi Gupta

There are times when all seems hopeless
And life seems to be slipping out of hand
There's silence that surrounds you
When the world is whirling around
The darkness drags you away from the light
And the stars have forgotten to twinkle
The fragrance has just lost all its charm
And there seems no reason to go on
That's when you should just take a pause
Take a deep breath in and feel the magic
Of the wonderful world that's a gift to you
And the strong desire to carry on.

There are times when for no reason
You feel your face break out into a smile
The eyes crinkle up and the lips turn soft
And though it's so dark outside
There's a light that guides you on
Every person you pass by on the street
Is a creation that you admire
And though the little flower grows from a crack
You stop to feel it's amazing beauty
That's when you should realise
The power of your inner beauty
And thank the God above for it.