The mind – a tricky weapon to use!

The mind is like a bow made of sugarcane,
Full of sweet juice, yet wrapped in a hard domain.
It can energize and provide health in abundance,
But its true potential lies hidden behind resistance.

The outer layer may seem tough and rough,
But it serves to protect when things get rough.
If one only focuses on the outer shell,
The cane may hurt and damage, with no respite to tell.

To tap into the true energy of the mind,
One must work past the hard layer to find.
It may take effort and patience to break through,
But the rewards are plenty, and the benefits are true.

Like squeezing the juice from the sugarcane,
The mind's hidden potential can be attained.
It can provide vigor and strength to one's soul,
And guide us towards achieving our ultimate goal.

So never lose sight of the mind's true power,
And work past the outer shell, hour after hour.
For the rewards are plenty, and the journey worthwhile,
And the mind's true energy will help us go the extra mile.

-Mani