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"