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.
Tag: poet
LETTING GO
Love ever so pure
a feeling so surreal
'twas supposed to withstand the test of time,
after all, I was hers
and she was mine.
What was meant to be forever
turned out to be a fairytale,
couldn't ride the surf of love
although my boat had set sail.
The sweetness while it lasted
still gives me an aftertaste,
her presence was infectious
for me, she was precious.
From present to what's now past
it all happened so fast,
confusion reigned supreme
it all seems an illusionary dream.
Characters changed overnight
trust died a natural death,
out of sight
with each passing breath.
Irony of ironies,
love's there to heal
but here it was the source of pain,
learnt to live with it
without going insane.
Enough burning in the flames of love
time to extinguish it now,
holding onto it
never brought solace,
letting go however,
the only saving grace.
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.
NOSTALGIA
The past memories
some bitter some sweet,
rekindling the fire
a feeling that can't be beat.
Evoking an array of extreme emotions
of love and hate,
a wistful smile across the face
being ever so great.
What seemed surreal back then
makes perfect sense now,
can't help but think of it
even the heart does allow.
The hysteria around it
the frenzy and all the craze,
a world of it's own
Nostalgia never ceases to amaze.
LUST
A strong desire
thought process on fire
unable to accept anything less
makes life a mess
Of power and sex
many a land annexed
lust knows no stopping
even promotes groping
Stooping to new lows
painful than the bodily blows
intoxicating the soul
falling into a big hole
The poison of lust
kills for sure
yet people consume it
mistaking it for love
the only thing that's pure
Lust comes in with ease
entices while it lasts
nothing short of a disease
get rid of it fast
GREED
Man and his greed
prevalent in different cultures and creeds
supposedly for the riches
such an irony it is
makes one poorer
tested and failed through times
yet it lures
and sucks right in
of unkept promises
known for it's betrayals
still enjoys a huge fan base
seemingly greener pastures
all arid with time
greed takes you places
manages to change faces
of power and wealth
not good for health
a sinister vice
engulfs the soul
mirrors the character
the seed of greed reaps misery
Oh man-look what greed has done to you
sold your spirit for the want of more
don't let it make you bleed
content is the man bereft of greed
‘NAVARATRI’ – NINE NIGHTS AREN’T ENOUGH
‘Nava’ means nine and ‘Ratri’ means night. Navaratri is an Indian festival that spans nine nights and each of the nine forms of Goddess Durga is celebrated over the course of these nine days. During this period the femininity is respected and worshipped. But as hypocrite as it can get, the actions and beliefs of the same society do not do justice to what is practiced during Navaratri. It’s time we uphold the spirit throughout the year and for the rest of our lives showering love and respect towards women. Following is a poem depicting the same.
Durga's divinity
a celebration of femininity
nine heavenly nights
of deep obeisance
what happens rest of the year?
typical hypocrisy at play
the same old nuisance
where women are left to their plight
Love her for who she is
a mother who nurtures
birthed from her womb
yet abusing her
her spirit you entomb
Your kin or not
respecting her is the only way
she has to have a say
love her and she'll make you bloom
hating her will bring in gloom
She deserves a lifetime of worship
nine nights aren't enough
no more looking down on her
her place is way above
Don't rub her the wrong way
high time you realize this
she can be fiercely feisty
this even makes the demons fear her
who do you think you are?
there's no one stronger than a resolute woman
embrace the spirit of 'Navaratri' for life
and put an end to all the suffering and strife.
Where’d the love go?
Romantic delusions
fairy-tale illusions
now in seclusion
heartfelt effusions
something's amiss
more than just the kiss
Of broken promises
my soulful verses
but she always loved prose
in her love, I rose
Nothing really went wrong
she affirmed it's a bond that's lifelong
it all transpired overnight
something out of my sight
Once upon a time magic happened
but now the passion seems dampened
it wasn't so long ago
babe where'd the love go?
WORDS
Abstruse yet intrusive
no use yet obtrusive
sometimes abusive
other times elusive
unlike anything heard
such is the magic of words
When humble and not snooty
they enthrall with their beauty
words can hurt
words can heal
they are the real deal
Bitter one moment
sweet the other
for a fine exponent
there's no opponent
From depression to motivation
heartfelt expression and frustration
words cater to all needs
of different cultures and creeds
Some words inspire
some conspire
some evoke love
some invoke hate
from the vast assortment of words
which all you shall use?
choose your words wisely
for they lead to glory
but when used wrongly
they can spread gory
STRESS’ CONFESSION
A cocktail of itinerant thoughts
a heady mixture
with a strong texture
once high on me
i guarantee a hangover
potentially it's game over
I'm a rage these days
starting as early as teens
powerful than nicotine
debilitating effects unlike anything seen
i'm toxic, mean and everything in between
Not a disease per se
but a catalyst for many
the system not in tune
from Alzheimer's to disorders like auto-immune
I'm a faithful companion
fighting me is like fighting a battalion
PTSD and it's associated mental drama
even with you post trauma
Cortisol- the stress hormone
birthed from my womb
potent to wreck havoc alone
you in your own body entombed
How to escape from my clutches
no one really has an answer to
pharmaceutical companies exploiting in my name
but can't end my game
Look inwards and love yourself
accept everything the way it is
grateful and joyful by nature
let these be your defining features
and i promise to set you free
to live a life full of glee
ANGER
I'm the almighty
undeniably flighty
thrive in the moment
calmness my fierce opponent
Ruin where i manifest
as I creep in like a pest
put patience to test
not letting anyone rest
Darkness my dear friend
stays with me till the very end
compulsive by nature
I practice usurpature
Burning everything down
relationships I drown
master at hurting
if someone keeps flirting
Expert in inflicting pain
without any gain
steal people's happiness
gift them the sadness
Addictive by taste
I set in with haste
when regularly consumed
you are forever doomed
A tyrant in disguise
I live life king size
powerful with every moment I live
although misery is all I can give
As deadly as a serpent's kiss
rob you of all the bliss
love being my antidote
that chokes my throat
and keeps you afloat.
INACCESSIBILITY
Yearning beyond yearn
a heart that burns
a feeling unlike none
shining like the sun
Can't help but wait
for the moment ever so great
hoping it won't be too late
before we passionately mate
Thought triggers a wave
for talking it craves
breaking free from the mind's cave
to ask her out would be brave
No acquaintance as of now
question of acceptance - how?
would her heart allow?
in case yes, it would be - wow
Merely a figment of imagination?
will it end up in indignation?
a need for validation
a case of fascination
Inaccessibility - you are hated
for how you manage to keep her gated
Oh Inaccessibility can't you see we are related
your death will make me elated.
22 YARDS and beyond..... 