When destiny calls
And it’s time to meet my maker
Will I cry over dreams unfulfilled?
Or will I be joyous for a life well lived?
My departure is beyond my control, and desire
Why should I dread for that moment to arrive?
A hidden power controls my future, and my fate
Why should I fret to enter the pearly gate?
One day all my riches will be left behind
And I’ll become one with the ground
My deeds, words and actions will remain
Forever; rest all will be in vain
The future is beyond my control
But the present I can make beautiful
Help others, bring smiles all around
I desire to spread kindness and joys around
I’ll not cry over dreams unfulfilled
Joyous I’ll be for a life well lived
With immense gratitude I will bid farewell
And meet my maker, when destiny calls
(Awarded First Prize at Asian Literary Society)