Submitted by : writer1 on Strugle

The agitation of craving
Oh! The unrest in this state
Should I or shouldn’t I
Is it my weakness or indecisiveness I hate

But isn’t the indecisiveness caused by weakness
I must decide quickly between right and wrong
I could end it now with a decision
So why am I dragging it out so long

And when you decide what you know is right
And that decision is firm, unshaken, unmoved
There is a sudden peace that settles in and calms
And over this I am left to brood

If whenever in this state I act quickly
And make the decision I know to be guilt free and right
Deciding without the slightest doubt
I have a string chance of winning that daily fight

The struggle with the lower self, that impure beast
Which pushes us to the pit of vile vice
And encourages infestation of impure thoughts, deeds
Like a terrifying plague of ever-breeding lice

That suspension, indecision of whether to succumb or resist
Those moments are like a cobra’s deadly poise
Except we are often the poisonous reptiles
Leaving ourselves defenceless to be used as our desires toys

Control cravings, control yourself
Discipline your body and mind
And you will get closer in that goal to find
That rest, that peace

Saqib Hussain - taken from my book "Contemplate". Feel free to send feedback on [email protected]