Silent bliss

I was standing at a point in the long road of life and taking stock
There were many wants and desires in my mind running amok
Turbulence was a hallmark of the emergent mindscape's norm
I didnt know which way to turn as they swirled as dancing forms

Sometimes I felt the need to have a surplus of material abundance
And that was quickly followed by the need to live a life of abstinence
Then there were the usual passions related to life's attachments
Son here, lover there, the usual limits of nature's many adornments

At this stage of my journey I saw a glow on the horizon faraway
It seemed to have an attractive quality that placed me in sway
I ran there and saw the gateway to heavenly abode brightly lit
At last here was my chance to get my prayers answered forwith

I busily cataloged all the things that I should ask of the inner deity
And ran through the gateway to her divine abode of great piety
But when I reached there I forgot everything and dissolved in bliss
I was speechless in front of her grace and was peaceful and still

The awareness lasted for what seemed like an eternity and vanished
I was back at the side of the road where I was, in awe and astonished
I now realized my folly in not asking anything regarding my many needs
But try as I might I now couldnt remember any of my desires to please

Divine grace is a state beyond duality of success or failure, woe or glee
Its presence is not to be used as a means for success in our live's spree
It visits us at times least expected as we struggle on life's many byways
But in silence it provides us with great strength, peace and bliss always