When it hurts,
And all is lost,
When eyes go damp,
And dreams are tossed.
When all you see,
Is bleeding snow,
There is this thing,
You ought to know.
That life is cruel,
This world is small,
And fate goes laughing,
At us all.
Only those that,
Hold on will stay,
For what is meant,
Will find its way.
So take a step,
And fall and stand,
For what is life,
But passing sand?
Close your eyes,
And take a leap,
You’ll either float,
Or face the deep.
For life throws lemons,
When you expect them least,
Under the skin of a beauty,
Lie the bones of a beast
© Shanyu Bihani 2020
Sui Generis 
Awesome as usual! The last stanza… Marvellous!
LikeLiked by 5 people
Thank you so very much dear friend. I’m thrilled to know that you liked it. Honestly, I’m still trying to make sense of the last stanza myself
LikeLiked by 1 person
Truly wonderfully presented
LikeLiked by 4 people
Much obliged. Have a fantastic day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You too!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cheers.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautifully written. Loved the flow and simplicity with which you put your thoughts across
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you so much dearest friend. It really means a lot to know that you like it.
LikeLike
Wow! That’s beautifully written 👌
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so very much friend.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Magnificent work as always😊….and came across it at the right time too 😉
😇😇
Stay safe, stay happy
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so very much dearest friend. I am thrilled to hear from you. I’m glad to have come across.
Wishing you the same.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great poem. Fate does laugh at us, and life can be painful. You have to take that leap into the unknown or sink in into despair.
LikeLiked by 6 people
Very well put. I very much agree with the last words. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking time to write this stunning comment. Many cheers.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This said it all..and I loved your last lines especially. When I was younger, I used to say Life was a three-legged-dog,It has its moments of loyalty but you can never expect it not to limp. Now I have lived a bit more, I realize, I’m still glad to be alive:) I really enjoyed this!
LikeLiked by 5 people
This is really a beautiful comment to read at the moment. You’ve said it rightly. Life can be that sometimes, but I guess it still is very very beautiful.
Thank you so much for the heads up. I hope you’re doing well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
WOW, this is beautiful and masterfully executed. I’ll divert some of the blows. I want you to be happy.
I love the finale.
“For life throws lemons,
When you expect them least,
Under the skin of a beauty,
Lie the bones of a beast”
Very powerful.
Sending you love, chocolate, oranges (no lemons) and plenty of hugs.
xoxoxo…
LikeLiked by 3 people
Right when I was at your stunning piece today, did I find this heart touching comment.
Aye aye! Thank you so very much dearest friend. I am so glad you like the piece. The end was seemingly difficult for me to construct. With the pace of the previous stanzas, it was a challenge to end it well.
Thank you once again. And yes, the chocolate is amazing. I wouldn’t ask for lemons at all, especially after we got so many from our garden tree. Let’s hope for some lemony desserts soon.
Take care.
LikeLiked by 2 people
My dearest Shanyu, the poem is masterfully done. It’s always a pleasure to read you. I also want you to be ok. Please know that. Lemons in your garden? Ah, the perfume of the leman flowers and lemony desserts. I can’t wait.
I’m sending you more love!
xoxo
LikeLiked by 2 people
It always means so much dearest G! Really really grateful. I thank you for your concern. I am very well here. And I wish the same for you. Are you okay?
Lemons are truly serene. The other day I made some lemon blossom caviar, came out real good. The leaves too, are fragrant and warm.
Love
LikeLiked by 1 person
oh, I am glad you are ok. As for me I ruptured one of my ligaments in the left ankle so I am in bed. It’s not good.. but it’s going to get better. What can I say?
“lemon blossom caviar,” Ay… It sounds divine.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That must be devastating! How did it happen my friend? I hope it isn’t too bad. Please get well soon.
Asclepius wishes you luck.
LikeLike
Beautifully penned!!
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So wonderfully said! Beautiful poetry.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so very much Nico! Wonderful to see you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂🌏🏞
LikeLiked by 1 person
The time has but blinked an eye, in its persuit of what you may think is your lifes journey.
The old are engulfed in their pursuit of death but its the living that find themselves surrounded by his deeds, that’s why by calling him the grim ripper sometimes makes it easier.
We are never contented in being, but we are alway looking for truth in the wrong places, it the night of the full moon. Man has no clear answer for why it pulls us inside the door of the under world.
The fallen angles have all given names but why doesn’t man ever here of them. In the house of the Lord he has a bench for everyone who wants to come into the light of truth.
A Poem by M. L. Behan. All copyright is the property of lobobehan@gmail. com 26-11-2020.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Shanyu, an exquisite poem! Like everyone else, I especially like the finale. This poem demonstrates a very well-developed understanding of life. The illustration pairs nicely with the poem. 🙂 Hope school is going well!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so very much dearest C! I am absolutely stoked. I’m so glad to know that you like this piece. I have done my little part of making it interesting.
School is going well. How are you?
LikeLike
This is such a great poem Shanyu that speaks so much to what people are experiencing right now with the hope of renewal at the end with makes it uplifting!~. 👏👏👏❤️ Cindy
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes! Thank you so much dearest Cindy. I am truly grateful. We are in dark times, but if we strife a little longer, stay a little longer, I suppose we’ll make a way. Have a fantastic day.
LikeLiked by 2 people
You are swo welcome Shanyu. Yes, we will and that is what we do as we keep forging ahead. You have a great one as well! ❤️ Cindy
LikeLiked by 2 people
Cheers.
LikeLike
Good writing.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Much obliged.
LikeLike
Simplicity ❤️
LikeLiked by 4 people
Simplicity it is!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow!! Truly enjoyed reading this~💕🌸
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you so very much Y! I’m so glad you liked it. Nice to see you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙈💕
LikeLike
Beautiful! I love, “for what is life but passing sand.”
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you so very much dearest friend. Yes! That’s my favourite line too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
An inspiring write…Loved the beauty in your words that expressed the fact of life so beautifully. Cheers to fighting… and living on… 🙂
LikeLiked by 4 people
I’m so grateful dearest G! I have wanted it to be blunt but beautiful. I hope it is. Salud!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cheers! Look forward to more of such beautiful words from your pen 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Likewise.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thanks 😊
LikeLike
So many powerful images in this poem! I particularly like “bleeding snow.” It’s so raw and stirring at the same time!
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you so very much friend. I’m so thrilled to know you like the poem. I’m truly grateful for your words and consideration. Have a wonderful week.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love this poem!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Life is indeed, now and fate and destiny are our puppeteers. I love the way you’ve written this, Shanyu. A delightful piece! ✨
LikeLiked by 3 people
So well said. Thank you so much dear. Have a fantastic day.
LikeLike
Beautiful ❤
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so much friend. Much obliged.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pleasure is all mine. 😇. Keep blogging
LikeLiked by 2 people
Likewise.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a deep relay of thoughts brought forward in so simple and few words. Great read.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so very much friend. It is an honor. Have a fantastic day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on worldtraveller70.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much.
LikeLike
Amazing post!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much. I am glad you like it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow beautiful lines! “Under the skin of a beauty,
Lie the bones of a beast” great poem! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so very much dear friend. Your kind words mean a lot. It’s great to know that you like these lines. Have a fantastic day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on The Searchlight.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so very much friend. I am so grateful.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure always, friend.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are so kind.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Welcome, Shanyu
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful!❤️😇😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much. I am so glad you like it.
LikeLike
“For what is life…but passing sand!” Beautiful lines..🙂👌
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much friend. You are so kind.
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Ned Hamson's Second Line View of the News.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so very much mate!
LikeLike