The Tense of Enlightenment

I am fixing the tense of spirituality
from now onwards till eternity, 
you are welcome humanity.

Enlightenment is a mirage. 
A coveted lofty future state.

And we know that a faulty destination leads 
to the wrong road despite all rigorous mapping.

So, step back into the present 
lower your gaze on your shadow
along with your graceful strides 
and shift your spirituality
from future perfect - Enlightenment
to present continuous - Enlightening…

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