In the midst of life’s busy pace,
Where worries and cares fill every space,
Remember to look beyond the present day,
And consider the end that’s yet to come your way.

The journey’s path is long and winding slow,
With twists and turns that only time can show,
But in the end, it’s not the road we take,
That matters most, but the destination we make.

The fire that burns within your soul so bright,
Guides you through darkness and endless night,
But in the end, it’s not the flames that shine,
But the warmth they bring to those who are truly mine.

The voice that whispers in your ear so clear,
Tells you to strive for more, to hold back fear,
But in the end, it’s not the words that we say,
But the actions we take that shape our way.

The dreams that dance within your heart so free,
Are the spark that sets your soul to be,
But in the end, it’s not the dreams that we see,
But the reality that’s born from them, wild and carefree.

The choices we make, the paths we choose to take,
Shape the life we live, the legacy we make,
But in the end, it’s not the choices we select,
But the consequences that our actions inspect.

The love that we give, the love that we share,
Is the gift that’s given, the love that’s truly rare,
But in the end, it’s not the love that we give,
But the love that’s received, the love that we live.

The wisdom we gain, the knowledge we acquire,
Helps us navigate life’s trials and fires,
But in the end, it’s not the wisdom we hold,
But the wisdom we use, the wisdom that’s truly gold.

The memories we make, the moments we hold dear,
Are the treasures that we cherish, the moments we hold near,
But in the end, it’s not the memories we keep,
But the memories that we create, the moments we reap.

So let us look to the end, let us consider the goal,
Let us strive for greatness, let our spirits unfold,
For in the end, it’s not the journey that we take,
But the destination we reach, the life we create.

Kevin Jacobs
A dear friend from Sri Lanka