Defining Life is a gentle, meditative reflection on acceptance and resilience. Using tea as a metaphor, the poem reminds us that life’s changing temperatures and flavors—sweet or bitter, warm or cold—are all part of the experience, each one worthy of patience, gratitude, and mindful enjoyment.

# Defining Life #

My life is a cup of tea.

Sometimes hot—
I wait,
and smile.

Sometimes cold—
I drink anyway.

Sometimes sweet,
sometimes bitter,
sometimes strong enough
to wake me,
sometimes soft enough
to heal me.

I stir my thoughts,
let time do the rest.

Between the first sip
and the last,
I learn this lesson:
Every flavor meant to be enjoyed.

(Vijay Verma)
 www.retiredkalam.com

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Tags: #creativity, #emotion, #happiness, #Life, #poem, #wellness