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Flawed Existence

Born in a middle class family, I enjoyed my life every day As I grew, with rosy dreams of the future, in bed I would lay I will have a romantic husband, a life of love and care With great joy I got married, about reality was unaware My mother-in-law was ever critical of all I did I wore a MASK of joy, my tears I often hid Hubby kept quite, he simply watched me cry To end my agony and tears he never made a try My tender heart was BROKEN when he said I love you Wanted to yell end this FACADE, do you really do? With a CRACKED heart and crushed dreams I persisted Went about my daily work unhappy, I merely existed I realized true love doesn't exist, reality is FLAWED All human are heartless, everyone around is fraud Initially I felt I was useless like a cloth that is TORN Now I know all are IMPERFECT, every person born We all live a life of ILLUSION many truths are never spoken Since we easily believe others we are often heartbroken Our expectations are the cause of our agony and pain Due to our attachment and ego every time we are slain If we have no desires, if we do good deeds, never do bad We will always be happy, no-one, nothing can make us sad It is not just with wedding, in fact our whole life Is based on falsehood, oftentimes full of strife We think we are the body while we are the soul seated within it We serve the body in delusion, about soul we don't care a bit We work for gratification of senses, on desires whims we dance A life of unrest is lived by us, full life without peace we prance We need to end this falsehood, identify with our true self Try to see our soul, aim for salvation, live for our true self Only after salvation we will discover agape love, eternal joy A life of truth, devoid of pain and tension, we’ll finally enjoy 19.06.2021 For writing prompt Flawed, Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 6/25/2021 5:06:00 PM

Rama, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your poem. Good use of the required words, peace _ Constance

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/25/2021 7:52:00 PM

Thanks

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/24/2021 8:51:00 PM

It is not just with wedding, in fact our whole life Is based on falsehood, oftentimes full of strife Well said. Congratulations!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/24/2021 9:01:00 PM

Thanks

Anisha Dutta

Date: 6/18/2021 11:36:00 PM

Well-thought and very well written. I highly appreciate. Reaching my last phase of life, I am realizing, Life is an illusion. Also, we are not certain whether so-called ' SOUL' exists or not. May be it's a wishful thinking as none wants to lose identity and yearns to exist even after death.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/19/2021 7:04:00 AM

Thanks. Soul does exist, although we cannot see. Now I am inspired to write a poem to prove the same. Enjoy your weekend

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 6/18/2021 7:14:00 PM

This is so well written Rama. It is true, we are in a very difficult world, and we are flawed, all of us. I agree with you, keeping our eyes on the salvation and agape love is where we can enjoy hope. God bless you and good luck in the contest! This is a great write!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/19/2021 7:03:00 AM

Thanks. Enjoy your weekend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/18/2021 4:02:00 PM

Well written and a very thought provoking verse Rama, great use of the allocated words. Best of luck in the contest and have a lovely weekend. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/19/2021 7:02:00 AM

Thanks. Enjoy the weekend

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/18/2021 1:25:00 PM

Many truths you have spoken and many illusions you have broken, my dearest friend, Rama, but you have also shown us the way our soul to follow without delay! Excellent, profound writing! Good luck!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/19/2021 7:01:00 AM

Thanks. Have a lovely weekend

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/18/2021 12:28:00 PM

WoW! Rama, You used the chosen words and penned such a raw, authentic write. I like your style, the way you express your truth. The last portion of your write sums up your message very well. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/18/2021 12:49:00 PM

Thanks for your wonderful comments! Take care, God bless!