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Let Er Rip

"Remove all shackles that take away your bliss. Enjoy a blissful life " Quote by author ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Following innumerable rules, A life of bondage we live Copying others, trying to be same Scared what others may think We never lead life our way Dressing up to please others In our best behaviour to impress Wanting to prove we are the best We literally live for others Our real self hidden behind a facade Without a thought about its feelings Egoistic humans still criticize us Is it worth it? Why not be true? Rip the rules that bind Rip the fears that make you timid Use your brain and live sensibly Pave way for a much-needed change Still a kid at heart, behaving like an adult Wanting to cry, controlling emotions Dressing up for society, not as per comfort Whole life is a saga of falsehood Our happiness and peace long forgotten Our opinions crushed daily dying within How perfectly we copy others Determines our success in life Blindly following what parents told Without thinking why we should do Afraid of being a laughing stock We lead an unintelligent life Why not be your true self Live for your inner bliss Same inside out, no masking Am sure many would follow All are stifled from within Wanting a solution but scared Why not be brave and lead Many would be thankful to you Look at animals, no rules to obey They live for self not for others Enjoying every moment of existence Much we can learn from surround Our life is short, anytime it can end Still we bother so much about world Scriptures say we are not body but soul We just don't bother to find out more A puppet to senses and world Is this right way of living? So many things that we need to rip To see the truth and be truthful We have to tear the illusion that we are body We need to tear our egoistic tendencies Tear all our desires that rob us of our peace See soul, live for soul and God and inner joy. 27.06.2021 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bhagvad Gita 2.11: The Supreme Lord said: While you speak words of wisdom, you are mourning for that which is not worthy of grief. The wise lament neither for the living nor for the dead. Contest Name: LET ER RIP #3 Sponsor : John lawless

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Judy Ball

Date: 6/28/2021 1:21:00 PM

Well said my friend. Too many people try to put forward a facade and not let anyone see who and what they really are for fear of rejection. Excellent verse with an important message. Good Stuff. ]God Bless, JB

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/28/2021 5:47:00 PM

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

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/28/2021 11:42:00 AM

A wise poem with much depth and a lot to think about. Well done :)

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/28/2021 5:46:00 PM

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

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/27/2021 9:04:00 PM

What an amazing poem of wisdom is this gem.....

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:33:00 PM

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

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/27/2021 8:24:00 PM

You pen the truth and some very valid advice in this work. Well done.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:33:00 PM

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

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/27/2021 1:44:00 PM

Rama, you've written an incredible piece, your insightful thoughts are a lovely read, and Your excellent poem's insights are treasured; if only we all can be the same way you have suggested we behave. Kindest regards, my dear friend

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:33:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/27/2021 1:14:00 PM

Love this, and I feel pretty good in knowing that I live by my own rules mainly. (well I have to follow rules of my job and I have to keep hubbie happy, but basically I think and do what I want to do almost all the time!!)

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:32:00 PM

You are an inspiration, all should follow you. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/27/2021 1:01:00 PM

Very well written, Rama. Sorta like the Bible verse, "eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die" Hoping you are well dear friend.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:32:00 PM

I am fine. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/27/2021 10:24:00 AM

Your wise words are a pleasure to read, Rama. The lessons in your fine poem are priceless. Kindest regards, Evelyn

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:31:00 PM

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

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/27/2021 10:08:00 AM

What an amazing write Rama, I relate to your thoughts too, if only I could be the way you have suggested we be, that’s being free to be and find the real me… Belle

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:31:00 PM

Nor easy to practice. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/27/2021 10:03:00 AM

Your last four lines bring it home for me dear poet friend. You have so much soul in you, you make me want to reach out and hug you :) thankyou for the tips on double spacing,

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:30:00 PM

Thanks for your wonderful comments. One day we might just do that!. Take care, God bless!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/27/2021 9:32:00 AM

Extremely pertinent and well-written, Rama. I enjoyed reading your thoughts and found that I could easily relate to them. Good job!

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:29:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/27/2021 9:22:00 AM

Well written and quite a thought provoking verse Rama, stand tall and proud never follow the crowd, be your own person at all times. Hope your day is going well. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 9:28:00 PM

Thanks for your wonderful comments. I am enjoying my day. Take care, God bless!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/27/2021 7:46:00 AM

Man tries to escape his animal nature and follow the divine within. This, however, cannot be done without following our Lord's command to love one another. Interesting writing that one should pay attention to. God bless you dearest, Rama.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 8:38:00 AM

I fully agree with you. Thanks for your wonderful comments. Have a wonderful day ahead friend

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/27/2021 5:18:00 AM

WOW! This is powerful write, Rama. Much depth and wisdom for humanity--words of BG always resonate.

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/27/2021 8:37:00 AM

Thanks for your wonderful comments. Have a wonderful day ahead friend.