AWAKENING

I opened my eyes to the dawn,
feeling the sun's warm rays on my face.
The rays made me realise, I am lucky
to be alive and breathing by god's grace.

I feel I have neglected Him,
in the race to glory and prosperity.
But is it justified for me
to drown in a big black pool of self-pity?

The beauty of nature, its complexity
are there for me to cherish and enjoy.
But running behind material pleasures
has made me to forget what's fun and what's joy.

I think I should stop
being selfish, arrogant and frustrated,
in hope of a new beginning to a fulfiling life,
for which I have always awaited.