Life must happen as it will
Taking you through unknown rapids
Throwing in a surprise when least prepared
Sucking you out of your old habits

Earnings of a lifetime may evaporate
Well laid plans may go to waste
Thunder may strike without warning
Forcing you to re-plan in haste

The only way to navigate life
Is not to try and seek total control
Success and failure, the conjoint twins
Helping you to evolve manifold

Let the vagaries of life
Broaden your narrow confines
For you to explore and to savour
And leave your footprints on time

Let the uncertainties of life
Unfold joys and sorrows anew
Enjoy the journey sans expectations
As precious life happens to you

Subir Chakraborty / 6th Oct 2019