Enough and Beyond

Satisfaction isn’t found in a world without desire,

But in knowing deeply what your needs require.

To pause and say, “This is enough,” with grace,

Is wisdom that no riches can replace.

It’s not the absence of want that brings peace,

But the knowing where to stop, and let seeking cease.

To know what’s enough demands a quiet might,

Still more wisdom to give up a fight.

And greater strength, beyond compare,

To walk away in silence, not despair.

To ignore with courage, without rage or pride,

Is to let truth and dignity be your guide.

Let not your deeds be swayed by gain,

Nor by hopes of returns or worldly acclaim.

Do things for others, not for who they are,

But because your light shines like a steadfast star.

Be true to yourself, don’t seek applause,

Live your truth, without a cause.

Your character is not a passing flame,

It is your word, your deed, your name.

When you speak with honesty, act with care,

People will be drawn to the truth you bear.

You don’t need praise to know your worth,

Your value is rooted deep in earth.

Don’t waste your time in vain compare,

Each soul unique, beyond all flair.

Though eyes are small, they may see the grand,

Yet a humble heart takes a wiser stand.

Greatness lies not in towering pride,

But in the gentle steps where truth will bide.

To forgive is noble, a freeing art,

But trusting again— a cautious heart.

Wounds may heal, yet scars remain,

A lesson in love, through joy and pain.

Beware the crowd that always agrees,

Their praises blow like hollow breeze.

When sycophants your circle fill,

You lose the sense of right and will.

Truth becomes a whisper low,

Where only honest hearts will grow.

Relationships aren’t bound by time,

But by roots that dig beneath the grime.

It’s not the years that make them strong,

But the foundation built to last long.

Stone by stone, and word by word,

Not fleeting flattery ever heard.

Communication, a bridge we build,

With silent gaps it’s slowly killed.

Speak with warmth, and listen more,

Only then can hearts restore.

Without the key of honest speech,

No love or trust can truly reach.

To live in peace with those around,

We must let many faults unbound.

And to make others happy, we must concede,

And sometimes curb our pride and need.

But never lose yourself in trying so,

Let balance be the path you go.

George.