PRECIOUS PEACE LIKE PEARLS

Precious peace like pearls
by Rizwan Ahmed Memon

I have a peaceful world;

Because I have simplicity and silence.

I have a peaceful world;

Because I have fewer friends.

I depend on no one but myself;

This way I save myself from hurt.

I have a peaceful world;

Because I have fewer wishes, hopes and plans.

Loneliness keeps me away

From the turmoil of other people.

I have a peaceful world;

Because I have peaceful friends, like nature herself.

Countryside colors fill my life;

I am away from the noise of the city.

I have a peaceful world;

Because birds sing songs here.

The quiet of the night provides nice slumber;

In the day, I write poetry under the shadows of the trees.

I have a peaceful world;

Because I have fewer possessions.

I hope my grave and never-ending world

Will be peaceful, too.

I make something for the Hereafter;

Because this peaceful world is temporary.