Life Is a River


"We flow like rivers through innumerable birth and rebirth until we achieve salvation" by Author

River of my life, flowing incessantly since it left the sea...

Initially I thought I will chalk out the route only to realise i must follow the path laid out by wind and terrains
Sometimes the roads are smooth and easy but many times there are obstacles to be surmounted
I trudge alone weary and tired desperately needing a rest but I must go on until I reach the ocean

People hurl garage on me. I started out clean, now I am dirty, polluted.
At times I lash out in anger through flood and tsunami, they get scared and stop for a while only to start again.
I have no choice but to endure it all.
Terrain is rough and hard, people around insensitive and selfish but I must go on for I have to reach  the ocean
Until then I cannot rest

Often benevolent God takes me up and sends me back pure and clean. 
Once down the whole process starts all over again.
I trudge alone along the winding up and downs of life without a pause for I am destined to move on until I reach the ocean.

8th March 2021
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Contest Name :Life's Struggles- any form - Updated
Sponsor	: Constance La France

Contest Winner - 1st position
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Kulkarni Avatar
March 31, 2021 at 2:54 PM
What a beautiful poem Rama!
Balasubramanian Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 11:17 AM
Thanks Smita. Take care,God bless, Rama
Babcock Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 6:14 PM
Congratulations on your win and excellent poem. love phyl
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 6:55 PM
Thanks!Take care, God bless. Rama
La France Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM
Rama, congratulations on your win in my Life's Struggle contest with this excellent Free Verse poem, so emotional, it touched my heart and I love your quote, well done _Constance
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 17, 2021 at 6:55 PM
Thanks for the inspiration and placement. Take care,God bless! Rama
Radhakrishna Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 6:39 AM
Congrats Rama. Like a Tennyson! Life and River! Well done on your top spot! I am not getting the inspiration to write anymore. will take a break. may be a typo- garage= garbage.
Radhakrishna Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 12:27 AM
Read the Brook by Tennyson! Men may come and men may go but I go on for ever!!
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 8:53 AM
Thanks! Didn't know Tennyson wrote something like this. What my muse will come up with is a surprise to me. For inspiration read others. It helps me. You can try. My muse too gone. Bit busy too. Submitting poems written few days ago. Take care, God bless!
Andresen Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 12:49 AM
- When you’re struggling in life, take assurance in the fact that everyone else struggles like you do - We may not have similar struggles, but it’s still a struggle nonetheless - Congratulations on your win, Rama :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 3:13 AM
Thanks Anne. Same to you. Take care, God bless!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations, Rama, on your win. Beautiful poem ~ Mala
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 6:41 PM
Thanks Mala. Same to you. Take care, God bless!
Buhagiar Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 1:19 AM
Quite original. I have wondered what I could write but my muse have left me.
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 12:02 PM
Thanks Victor, Take care, God bless!
Wolf Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 3:52 PM
Love the title, Rama, and the whole idea of the struggle to get to the ocean. Waters of Faith, Gershon
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Thanks Gershon, Take care, God bless!
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Hello Rama, yes life is a river. My life journeys have been a struggle. My roads have been bumpy and blocked. Yet at times My roads have been cleared. sometimes i can not go ahead on my roads. My fav. enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Hello Rama. I am glad I made your day bright. Enjoy it. Darlene
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Thanks Darlene. A favourite for you. I am so happy. Take care. Enjoy your day. God bless!
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