Serenity
Serenity is peace with ourselves
It is peace with other people
It is peace with the environment
It is about peace with everything
Serenity is there
If only we listen
The horizon, the rainbow
The dawn, the sunset
The gentle quiver of a cool wind
And the light wetness
of the waterfall's spray
Serenity is there
If only we listen
A walk in the jungle
Down memory lane with friends
Watching the twinkle of a million stars
And breathing deep the sounds and smells
of kindness and gentleness
Serenity is there
If only we listen
Serenity begins with yourself
Looking inside to find the outside
Looking outside to find the inside
With our ears, eyes and heart
Serenity is there
If only we listen
Anwar Fazal
Malaysia
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Anwar Fazal is a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award popularly known as
the "Alternative Nobel Prize"