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We are all born with a match box inside our body We need oxygen and a candle to light it to accomplice The oxygen has to come from a lover’s breathe. Candle can be anything- a melody, a word, a caress. Anything that pulls trigger and sets off a matchstick Every person has to discover who will pull the trigger? It is that very explosive flare that feed our souls. What happens if there is nothing to trigger explosion?. Our match boxes become damp unabling us to live. Then we will never be able to light any of matchsticks. But there are ways and ways to try damp match box Light matches one at a time to see the path we forgot. Desires, achievements and various honors we earn Are like matchsticks leading us the next stage on By lighting our path to settle down in corporate life Here’s the crux; after combustion they lose value. No one keeps used matchsticks, but there’s a way Hey, hey, if the flame goes off, light another one. There’re safety matches, friction and noiseless one Needing suitable surface or specially prepared surface. Well, an unstruck match won’t show up in pitch dark Unless lighted up with external source with a surface. =======================================

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Date: 7/4/2015 11:38:00 PM
Dr Ram, CONGRATULATIONS, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Enjoy the coming week. Take Care ~SKAT~
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Date: 6/28/2015 6:44:00 PM
Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours...Indeed, we all need to use the Light that is within us to Lighten not only our lives, but to Lighten the lives of others...A very nice poem Dr. Mehta
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Date: 11/16/2010 11:08:00 AM
Physiologists, physicist, poet, friend, hail to the lessons thought. Above hail to your humanity and kindness, a true universal friend.
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Date: 11/16/2010 12:44:00 AM
I totally enjoyed your analogy here Dr. Ram-- very clever indeed! & yup we definitely need that spark & catalyst to light up others' lives-- I hope this places high in the contest :)-- nikko :)
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Date: 11/12/2010 5:38:00 PM
what a great descriptions! I liked the idea behind this. thanks for your comment doctor :D
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Date: 11/12/2010 11:13:00 AM
Thank you for your comment, Dr. Ram, and drawing me over to see your most recent posts. I have found your poems to always be deep and thought provoking and this is no exception. Intriguing, to be sure. I wonder if you didn't mean to say "dry" in the 3rd line of the 3rd stanza. Excellent write.
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Date: 11/12/2010 10:58:00 AM
That explaines alot...why some wo/men have to have so many partners...their match strikes too easy...LOL
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Date: 11/12/2010 10:23:00 AM
The thought has me going here. Love the striking words and comparison of one's unique world of a match box,"FACINATING." (Lin~Ra)
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Date: 11/12/2010 8:27:00 AM
So much truth in this, Dr. Ram! All we need is an external source to light our fire! Well done!!! Kind regards, Gert
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Date: 11/11/2010 9:01:00 AM
I enjoyed the different perspective that you present in this poem - very unique and creative.
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Date: 11/11/2010 9:00:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this poem that is close to my thoughts. I admire your work and ideas. Many thanks for your comments on my poems.
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Date: 11/11/2010 8:39:00 AM
Excellent analogy my friend...I have enjoyed this write to the fullest....great words..
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Date: 11/11/2010 7:07:00 AM
Doc Mehta, the old lamplighter. Good piece, Doc. Love, Dave
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Date: 11/11/2010 5:31:00 AM
Great analogy Dr. Ram... I can take away a lot from this write of yours.. Something I needed to read today.. Thanks for the inspiration without even trying :) And I do agree with you on your comment on my piece about trust...
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Date: 11/11/2010 4:54:00 AM
Enjoyed your work.Some people seem to have such passion for something that it is a joy to see these people at work.It is true that God always gives us enough light to see the next step.When we reach that step, then we are able to go on.I am glad that I chose this one to read today.Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving encouraging words about me and my family members..I hope that there is an end in sight..I would love to feel like running up and down the steps again..Our son wants to work.SK
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Date: 11/10/2010 9:19:00 PM
I guess no one else writes like you Dr. Ram you have your own unique style and topics too that says this is one of Dr. Ram's writes. It is nice to be unique. Thanks for your much appreciated comments. One love, Joy (Jew)
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Date: 11/10/2010 7:58:00 PM
an insightful piece, dr.ram.. you light your creative fire with meaningful poetic tones. thank you for visiting my pages and sending your thoughts. warmest,nette
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Date: 11/10/2010 6:55:00 PM
Brilliant, Dr. Ram. A very thought-provoking poem with deep meaning. I love the analogy of the dampened match! As Bruce Springsteen said, "You can't light a fire without a spark." Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/10/2010 5:25:00 PM
I think, you are in the right direction...I think this is just what Thevia is looking for. Good luck!
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Date: 11/10/2010 4:50:00 PM
I love the anology of this clever poem. It has substance, and wisdom. Well done! It should do well in the contest! ~ Carrie
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Date: 11/10/2010 4:17:00 PM
Is this one for the anlogy contest, Dr. Ram? If so, I think it can do very well. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 11/10/2010 3:31:00 PM
interesting metaphors and imagery here, Dr. Ram. Makes one think! enjoyed
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