Believe in yourself

In the good old days, I wrote this poem for my son at the time of his graduation. 

I hope you like it. 

Dr. Prem Khilnani 

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Believe in yourself.

Whenever the sun recedes

The darkness invades.

The world becomes invisible.

And it seems you are left alone.

Then dive within.

Behold, your path is well lit.

The eternal light is within you.

Whenever friendships fade

And relatives evade

And assistance abate.

Blame not your fate.

Look at your own hands.

Reinvigorate yourself.

The power is within you.

Whenever dreams collapse, and plans tumble

Pessimism and negativity prevail.

Seems all is lost.

Take a brush and repaint the rainbow.

You are the person - you have the character.

The creativity is within you.

When projections are bleak

And opinions are dismal.

Doubts and cynicism resound.

You still have the faith

You can move the mountain.

The divinity is within you.

So live your life up to the brim

Create your own destiny.

Reach your potential.

Know yourself.

Master yourself.

To be yourself

Believe in yourself 

          By: Dr. Prem Khilnani 

                 (Michigan, USA)