We can't let go
in fear
of losing ourselves

we stubbornly
hold on
even though
it has no worth-

ah, we become slaves
to our pride
and ego-
the clinging
the self-worshipping
the rationalising
the self-defining
all that but ends
in the dehumanising
of our very being

we can't let go
even in the last hours
of our dying

Stop
observe
digest
decide
act

living
and understanding
is a drawn-out process

you might make
a mistake
along the way
but you'll emerge
stronger
wiser
and inherit
ultimate  success

People are fractured
or broken
in parts
of themselves only
but not in totality:
they can resurrect
in future time
though painfully-

we are each tested
in the crucible
to extremity
that's cast
upon on us
by destiny-

we are broken
or fractured
but weathering
through the worst
we rise
in utmost courage
and  dignity

What you could lift
         you can let off with ease

Are you natural and spontaneous
or defensive and suspicious ?

Love-letters
can't be trusted:
emotionally stirred
their contents tend
to be exaggerated-
words are florid
and sugar-coated
the lover to please
the person wishes
to be love-reciprocated -

love-letters
are not for
the mature minded
the fewer
and sincerer
the words
the couple
will be richly rewarded

I don't invest
in Bitcoin
stocks or shares
( I've no knack
  about making money)
  The safest I'll choose:
   I'll invest in myself