The Extraordinary Tutor
Life is the master teacher,
With no close comparison.
For its weathered volumes of old
Are full of chapters which still
Resonate so profoundly in the
Echoes of the present, and
Will assuredly direct many a
Contemplation in the future.
Of its varied and instructive lessons…
Thus, listen very carefully, and
Observe most intently, then apply
That only which life can impart
In positive measure appropriately.
Chart Your Course Wisely!
Yemil Benjoy ©
Sound the New Refrain
Step Over It…
Whatever seeks to assail you,
Bet it of sudden or in lingering mode
Step over it
Be it the tempest of life, so cruel
Step over it
That disappointment of life, so unreal
Step over it
The heart-rending betrayal, too deep
Step over it
Whatever it is, that life
May bring to shake your core, in attempt
To eliminate tranquility and progress
That you so ardently seek,
Give it not the chance to prevail, rather
Court courage’s fierce companionship, and
My friend with utmost resolve
Step over it indeed.
Sound the new refrain and Step Over It!
YemilBenjoy ©
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Failed Agenda
What is defeat, but another challenge,
Encountered along the way, which may
Inherently seek to derail and project lingering
Emotions of dejection and hopelessness.
Why give it the opportunity, to execute
Its untoward agenda and pervade the
Remaining course with that abject resignation
When assuredly, it can be limited in essence.
Nay, squarely determine to reverse the tide
By employing inward resilience and valor
In favor of transcending the circumstances, and
Certainly defeating that which seeks to defeat.
Don’t be discouraged!
YemilBenjoy ©
June 13, 2013
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Lasting Legacy
Be thou not deceived to the contrary …
For ‘tis undoubtedly worth the investment
To safeguard that constant companion, which
Subsists with thee as you journey forward
Through the scenes and storms of life’s sequence.
Though its foundation is fashioned early, still
It is further cast, amid survival, and certainly tides.
Evolving into character distinctively defining
The core of every being, steering each conscience
Towards the conviction of that candid courage.
Therefore, forsake it not, for want of the
Hollow lure of the flawed attributes, steadfastly
Embrace it for all seasons, even though, the
Winds fiercely billow, or tranquility yet prevails, so
That in the final accounting, integrity rewards thee.
Extol all virtue!
YemilBenjoy ©
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Hidden Virtue
Although, natural inclination is to somewhat
Ponder on such occurrences for extended time…
Dwell not, on the shortcomings of the past,
Rather, let them instruct you for the future
Particularly towards new strategies and beginnings.
For what good is it to stagnate in irreversible tides,
When otherwise challenging circumstances, inherently,
May expand discernment to alternative options, and
Pave the pathway to brighter and greater horizons.
Stride forward not backward
YemilBenjoy ©
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The Greater Endowment
The inestimable treasure of existence
Beyond all earthly measure, is the
Precious but limited gift of life.
Thus, it is but incumbent upon each
To nurture the bequest to the fullest
Dimension of its inherent potential
In honor of the opportunity to live.
Embrace the gift!
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The promise of tomorrow
Brings with it the spring of hope
Renewed dreams and multiple aspirations.
Therefore, let not the dim and dark
Recollections of the past
Anchor you immutably and
Out of reach of the dawn of hope
Embedded amid new beginnings.
Rather, with bold expectations
Embrace the future and strive
Unreservedly towards the
Treasure of your goals.
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Although the reason for existence
May not have been fully elucidated,
To limit the questions abounding
About the essential and real purpose
Of this terrestrial realm we inhabit.
Yet, should time here be thus
Squandered in futile adventure
For lack of absolute clarity.
Nay, each moment as gift, apportioned
And confined, but not defined wholly
By destiny, should be explored diligently
To the breadth of its potential,
Lest we fail to grasp and accomplish
That which was our portion to receive
And the true meaning of life indeed.
YemiBenjoy ©
To steal from one’s self is bad enough
But to procrastinate is the worst sort.
For time lost is never regained
Save through the futile guise of memory
And if it has been said too often
Surely it still will be repeated once still
“Procrastination is the thief of time”.
So make haste and don’t delay
Toil, labour with all your might today.
Let not the wily thief rob of you
What is more precious than gold.
For once that glorious sun sets today
No matter how hard we hope and pray
Another morning shall indeed dawn again.
YemilBenjoy © 1990.
YemilBenjoy Copyright 1990.
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My gift to you is this…
I wish for you now and always
The peace of God, the foundation
And maker of the whole universe,
Which peace, exceeds the knowledge
Of mere humanity, but from within its
Boundless and sustaining essence, remains
An ever faithful impenetrable anchor
Which, calms the ripples and turbulence of life,
Transforms the sphere of human perception
Yet, assuredly provides enduring solace
And the tranquility of comforting relief
In aid of the spirit that embraces it.
YemilBenjoy © October 2012
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