Life was so blissful, I knew not any sorrow; reveling in beatitude,
day and night.
Welcome arms wherever I go, shoulders to lean on whenever I
wish.
Fun and frolic all day long, with friends and loved ones all
along;
There was not a shadow of doubt, nor a twinge of misery or
pain.
My path was long, straight and clear - without any twist or
turn.
Never was there a need to panic or worry, just many a joyous
moments to make merry.
For, I had not a foe to rebuke; nor a shifty friend to anguish
over;
Forever was I, basking in the glow of trust, faith, worship,
and love.
Oh! Now, I see a lot of things, which I failed to observe in
my state of blessed naiveté.
I can feel a shadow descend on me, sense the evil, deceit
and falsity around.
My heart is replete with disgust and despair, at the
betrayal and pretense of those, once near and dear.
Engulfed in despair and anguish, I lay here forlorn in
distress.
Nothing is eternal in this world; family, friends, kith and
kin, and blood relations so very dear.
Wealth, fame, power, success and glory, everything is
transient in life.
Oh God! Only your love is boundless and infinite, and so
overpowering;
That I surrender to thee, and submerge myself in immortal divine
euphoria!
