Identity
A
tussle between the mind and soul
For
attaining the conscious call
Like
oblivion drops of pearl
Scattered
all over the stall.
A
question so pertinent
Full
of confusion but radiant
Are
the thoughts that get aroused
The
moment I begin my search
I’m
on an anonymous quest
Walking
over a forlorn path
In
search of own identity-
A
possessed peculiarity.
Asked
here, roamed there
Never
bothered world’s care
For
the path, I know
I’ve
to cover that myself, I dare.
Sometimes
it’s the soul’s dominance
And
sometimes mind’s
Seems
like a strong wind
When
the heart tries to win.
Who
am I?
An
inner voice yells out
In
a state of inquisitiveness or
With
a desire to be known.
Is
this the name I carry?
Or
the deeds I need to worry?
Before
I can conclude
It
needs a wider aspect to include.
May
be it’s a journey so long
Like
an eternal song
That
search continues
Until
the script is done.
Swati
Sarangi
08.06.2014
Awesome, Swati.good selection of words!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot!! :)
Deletereally beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks.. :)
DeleteREALLY NICE.. the depiction of never ending tussle of mind and soul..
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and constant encouragement!! :)
DeleteA very good attempt, Swati. This is a deep quest, a very long, deep quest for each one of us to discover who or what we really are. I am sure you will come across many new insights about yourself as you keep walking the path. Perhaps you may also discover that we commonly speak of as soul is not really the soul, but just another part of us wanting to enforce itself upon us. Keep asking the questions....that's the way to discover :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and Thanks again for the praise!! Your words are very enlightening and encouraging..The questions on identity have always been baffling. So many people have set out on the untraveled path leaving behind the comforts of life to search for that answer. Everything has a meaning, I believe and every episode of life has a connection with the other.. I'm trying to put the pieces in that bigger puzzle.. !! :)
DeleteNice really. :) The questions almost everyone ask. If we wouldn't that would be very strange. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and commenting.. Yes, I truly agree with your point!! :)
DeleteYou are welcome! :)
DeleteThe terns
ReplyDeleteSearch for oneself well depicted in your poem Swati. Good work.
I'm so glad to find your comment!! :) Thanks..
DeleteI like this a lot, really beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alys for going through my poem and commenting.. :)
DeleteThe phrase "nature's call" in the second line is quite inappropriate. It actually means- an urge to go to toilet.
ReplyDeleteI hope you didn't mean that... ;)
I generally don't like pointing out anything, but it was too conspicuous to ignore...
Thanks for bringing an important thing to my notice.. The line has been edited now.. It might seem okay .. Thanks for reading and making appropriate suggestion..:)
DeleteWHO AM I .. is a question that i ask always. and i firmly beleive tht its the DEEDS that define us and make our identity
ReplyDeleteBikram
I agree with your point.. My search for my true self has not been over yet, has yours?? Thanks for visiting my blog and dropping a comment!! :)
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