A thought overdrive an emotional frenzy of broken promises but there was love, right and love never hurts nothing to lose, only to gain then what causes the searing pain? Oh! The unexpected realm reared it's ugly head only yourself to be blamed after all with your silly expectations was this monster continuously fed. The source of your trepidation isn't somewhere else but within relationships would breathe easy but sadly, this limitation they do choke under the crippling weight of expectations.
Tag: life
THE PROCESS
A seed cracks up, loses itself for it yearns to be a tree from beneath the mud to soaring high up above the flowers now bloom from the bud. The journey continues the flower bears fruit the seed finds it's greatest expression it's sacrifice was worth it adhering to the natural progression. From a seed to the fruit the journey wasn't easy with summers soaking up the moisture the winters laden with frost it patiently waited for the monsoon but it was gone too soon made most of what it got and never complained happily shed it's leaves in the autumn for it knew spring shall also come. The seed taught us to diligently take each step on the path to accept and embrace whatever comes it's way You too my friend, learn from it stay on course, don't digress endure - greatness is around the corner just follow THE PROCESS.
THE LAST MORNING WALK
About a morning walk not far from home, a lush green park the scene of exit , with a few neem leaves in the palms and mouth, a final exhalation no next inhalation, he fell to the ground, I lost my father the mother earth took back it's son.
AMIDST THE LOCKDOWN
Life's apparently on a pause with no air miles to clock within the confines of the four walls we yearn to be set free invisible to the naked eye a virus did this to us what else can we do now than just simply be. On what once was a busy road a bewildered peacock opens up it's wings dancing in it's full glory ignorant to the existence of other creatures we came thus far busy with geo-politics and fighting countless wars. Handshakes - a thing of the past the good 'ol 'NAMASKAR' - the new cool hugs and kisses, expressions of love no more social distancing the new norm. Are the stars shining brighter these days? Are the rivers cleaner now? Polluted with our unconscious actions the veil of ignorance blinded us for long. Exposing the human frailty this Covid-19 pandemic winning on many counts accounting for lives and jolting the economy Yes, this too shall pass let it not break us rather make us nothing stronger than cohesive human resolve amidst the lockdown may the humanity truly evolve.
DEVOTION
A love so profound
an unwavering belief
trust beyond doubt
devotion - unlike anything found.
Undeterred by life's tribulations
eclipsing all fears
the righteous path to glory
stillness amidst motion
nothing significant achieved
without a sense of devotion.
Being a devotee - the way to be
no putting life on pause
for it's meant to flow
no holding back
just surrender to the cause.
JOYOUS AFFAIR
The vagaries of life
never ceasing to amaze,
sorrow one moment, joy the other
roller coaster delusional haze.
What comes our way
isn't entirely our making,
what we make of it
certainly is,
not to be retrograde
be joyful instead
it' time to upgrade.
Smile and laughter- the elixir of life
perpetually happy the way to be,
just be fully aware
life's meant to be a joyous affair.
PROCRASTINATION
Working out the pros and cons
putting life on hold,
something that's ought to be done
can't be left undone.
The fear of what's going to happen
robs us of the wonderful possibilities,
the negativity it gives birth to
not in tune with the best of our abilities.
By the time realization kicks in
it's often too late,
sunset's an everyday phenomenon
time passes by
it just won't wait.
Say it, do it
whatever you've been holding onto,
unshackle yourself of all the doubt,
put an end to procrastination
for life's meant to flow
this being the essence of creation
TOMORROW
A day still unborn
yet casting shadows of uncertainty,
of endless possibilities dying a premature death
only to be left forlorn.
Looming large in psyche
making one vexed,
promises to be kept
that never see light of the day,
ultimately axed.
What could have, would have, should have
goes up in flames,
the fear of what's about to unfold
is the mind's one of many cruel games.
There's a lot to savour in this brief life
make the most of every moment,
don't be so obsessed with TOMORROW
for it's the source of deep sorrow.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Eclipsed by the shadows of ego
drunk on self-conceit
the hardwired beliefs
some fallible, others concrete.
Man and his greed
all the vices in between
soul-crushed
spirit-exhausted
willingly unkeen.
Lying in the dungeons of darkness
only to rot in misery
from unawares to awareness
unconscious to consciousness
certainly an inner thing
illuminate the life from within
let there be light
and soar to greater heights.
ADDICTION
No half measures
I like to go at full throttle,
inebriating the body, mind and spirit
emptying many a bottle.
Setting in with ease
friendly from the outset,
gripping the life as time goes by
biggest foe one ever met.
Immersed deeply in my trap
a vicious circle to come out from,
as enticing as it could be
left to hopelessly roam.
I burn down houses
reduce them to ashes,
spreading misery along the way
leading to household clashes.
Luring into my pit
intoxicating the soul,
not easy to escape from my clutches
as i sink you down a deep hole.
Foray into my world
at your own peril,
for you shall never be the same again
I'm that evil.
THE FEAR
Four letter word
ton full of baggage
engulfing the spirit
a blow too savage
Fear of failure
figment of imagination
ruling the mind
clipping the wings
just before take off
Shackles of fear
too hard to break free from
the speculation runs rife
it imprisons for life
Fearing the fear
many a great feats nipped in the bud
leaving a cloud of despondency
that rains havoc
drenching the soul
Filled with shades of grey
bereft of joyous colour
fear likes it sombre
makes the life duller
Muster the courage
to overcome fear
for it would be worth it
saving the life that's so dear
ON THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE
Moving with a purpose along the glory road,
hitting the social potholes,
overcoming all obstacles so far,
only to be stuck at life's crossroads.
Having come a long way,
never with an intention to turn back,
just when it's all coming together,
distracting viewpoints from all across gather.
The social set up attempts to fetter the soul,
the endeavour being to break free,
this constant tussle taking a heavy toll,
that too when it's time to roll.
Left and right are 'supposedly' greener pastures,
easier paths with fewer challenges,
challenges never deterred the will,
lack of belief shown however isn't fitting the bill.
22 YARDS and beyond..... 