Renounce

‘Renounce for then shall you be liberated’

Renounce anger,

Renounce fear,

For that is the seed of anger

Fear is born from lack of trust

True fearlessness comes not from sheer bravado

empowered by ego

But simple child-like trust in Existence

Like a baby monkey that clings to its mother’s belly

As she leaps from tree to tree

True sanyas is to accept with Love and gratitude

All as the One

To share this world with all

For they are yours, to own yet share with all

This world is then a place to love and care

For there is just One

When anger comes flaming hot and red
Know that this too will pass

When fear comes turning feet cold with dread
Know that this too will pass

When joy shines brilliant as the sun

Know that this too shall pass

When dark sorrow glooms

As though no flower shall ever bloom

Know that this too will pass

Impermanent colors of emotions

washed down by the waters of time

Sprayed on a permanent canvas of Consciousness

Consciousness that remains untouched by all

A witness colored by none.