Inside-out or Outside-in

Outside is a man rushing to catch his train

While the seconds keep ticking by

Inside I lie by the sea shore

Unaware of the hours passing by

 Outside life is a rollercoaster

Swinging rapidly to and fro

Inside life is a boat floating over each wave

No use for the oars

 Outside the world is topsy-turvy,

Each one going his own way

Inside it is living for each other

At every moment of the day

 Outside life is a jumble,

You never know what you may find

Inside is a treasure house of wisdom

Where you can see even if you are blind

 Outside is like a storm,

Challenging yourself at every step

Inside is at the calm lake

Where you shared, discovered, even wept.

Outside is a maze

With it’s surprising twists and turns

Inside are unused paths

Leading you to new things to learn

Outside is a body-

A structure to keep pace  with the world

Inside is a heart that opens to anyone

And lets them in, in a swirl.