Love Poem: Appreciate
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Written by: Amitabh Divakar

Appreciate

Amidst doom, A happy note, there is still so much to Appreciate
 I was surprised to learn that Fire can only be lit on this planet. 
 That no other planet has water This is well known. But Fire !
  Appreciate the variety of food that grows . Atmosphere !
   And all the wonderful Taste that we have on Palette !
    Light a lamp , fragrance as incense Thanksgiving !
     Rain , breeze , moving clouds,  nesting of birds !
      Little grains, budding flowers,  ripening fruits !
       Appreciate All that’s offered on this planet !
        The glowing eyes of babies  in Innocence !
          Just arrived, planet of joy & Happiness !
            Knowing   every step is a Growing up !
              That every  breath is an Experience !
                Appreciate  energy of youthfulness !
                  Appreciate  age experience Wisdom !
                   The wonders contained in   our  Body !
                      Appreciate  the struggle  of  the Spirit !
                         Appreciate  the release  The  Freedom !
                            Appreciate  Being Appreciate Existence !
                                 Appreciate  there’re   No  Possessions !
                                         May the   Grace      Unfold its Wings !
                                                  Free      Unburdened Unfettered !
                                                           Explore  sheer joy of being !
                                                           Constant Love  discovering !
                                                            To appreciate is to explore !
                                     .        Appreciate         A call to Innocence !
                                         To appreciate is           to Be. Truthful !
                  To appreciate is to soak into All             of  Creation !
                                         To appreciate is to Be unburdened !
                                              Blissful,  Truthful   Is Beautiful !
                                                    You landed on  Earth !
                                                              Appreciate !

                                                                  Even Gods 
                                                                    Must Birth
                                                                   In order to 
                                                                  Experience 
                                                              Earthly Joys 
                                                          Appreciate !

                                                       Importantly-
                                                 Acknowledge
                                          When you are -
                                 Appreciated !