What I Have Learned Then and Now

I came across this poem I composed myself while checking some of my files saved in my e-mail address. This had been a meaningful poem to me coz I submitted this to our training officer during my Call Centre training for Communication Skills. We were required by our training officer Lauren to bring a poem and recite it in front of the class to see how she could improve on our pronunciation and accent .

I’m pocket book reader but I would confess I’m not fond of reading poetry. I have plenty of pocket books in my room. I rummaged from book stores during cut price book sale. But none of the pocket books has poems in it. During my training days, I still have another job. And due to my limited time to go to the books store to buy a book or at least copy a poem, I thought of composing one. As it has been said, “Necessity is the father of invention.” :)

I recited this in front of my co trainees and everyone felt silent. With minor corrections on accents, I got lucky to pass the Communications Skills training. I want to share this simple composition with everyone. This is actually the story of my life. :)What I have Learned Then and Now
As a child I was taught to be good,Follow the rules, be respectful, to older people.Study and strive hard, prepare for my future,Come what may, education is more precious than gold

In quest for a better life, so be it,
I had to leave the place I considered a bliss,I said farewell to my friends, I know I will miss sometimes,The daily morning trip by the river watching the rising sun…

Ever watched the shimmering light, bathed the water of a flowing river?
Ever heard the rejoicing serenade of birdies, perched on trees nearby?I swear they are just so beautiful! Reviving my very soul…All simple things, I have learned to appreciate, the wonders of nature.

My quest for better education, had brought me to the big city,The place I have learned to live on my own, and surviving is a duty.I no longer own my time, my studies, my job, were neither of luxuries,Yet, I know I need to go on, hurdle the obstacles, comes what may.
Years gone by, I cannot recall how long, but I made it finally,
The diploma was a reward, for me ‘twas like the biggest trophy.I have learned it was my passport, getting a good job, a bit easy.
To aspire, a higher position though, I need to fend off bureaucracy.

I have learned further, I cannot have all the good things in life,Nor, what I desired, or I achieved, they are not enough, for a strife.I chose to have the inner peace, I am happier now, I can confess,All simple things, I have learned to appreciate, more than my vanities.

For beginners, I admonish you to pursue and go forward with your goal,Yet, do not forget, to seek for righteousness, lest you hunger your soul.I have learned, somehow, it is best to have a good head start,Good achievements will be accorded with citations, no matter what.

I still pursue some good things in life, for who is not?
My passion for learning, that of good friends, I care a lot.
In here, I found my Friends, I am so blessed,
The most important thing I have learned, life is BEAUTIFUL...it is indeed.