BEING SIMPLE

There’s always a choice to make

To say what you mean

And mean what you say

To reply with “I’ll see you soon”

But not stagger it everyday

To expect much less

Than your heart anticipates

To find much more

Than your wallet dictates

To give up on fights

That never lead anywhere

To embrace the ‘what if’

That comes when you care.

Being simple isn’t tough

But yet, it’s not a piece of cake

Everything may just work out

And everything may just break

Being simple isn’t tough

But then, there’s so much at stake

So whether you win or lose

It’s a choice that you make.

There’s always a choice to make

To love without expectation

And lose control when being kissed

To trust in your neighbour

And travel without a list

To leave the nightmares behind

When a dream comes to stay

To shake off the ghosts

When you’ve lived a better day

To acknowledge wisdom

And a warning in the same measure

To treat old friendships

Like one treats guarded treasure.

Being simple isn’t tough

And yet, it’s not easy to do it

You may just crack it open

And you may just stand to ruin it

Being simple isn’t tough

But then, there’s so much at stake

So whether you win or lose

It’s a choice that you make.