Life's a Game

With a desire, a constant fight in life begins. Desire and aversion are dissimilar twins. They are not emotions only but traits of fate. The mind flutters till it's put into a checkmate. All scriptures preach them as the root cause of distress. Can’t a mortal find an easy way to suppress? Indeed, without desires how could people achieve? But ignoring its limitations makes us grieve. The moment we enter this world, desires embark. A child laments for food; there you find its footmark. Lured by many, his attention takes divisions. To shape him unique, takes several decisions. When grows, it takes turns and makes him crave for success. An inexplicable scuffle; he can't express. Earns a lot of money for which his folk exclaim. Displeased with it and tries to come out of that frame. His aspiration drives him towards name and fame. He does willful actions to elevate his name. Like a run after mirages, he feels weary. Loses interest and finds his future dreary. As a silent spectator, he remains aloof. Gets the gist of scriptures;finds his life as a proof. He gets an aversion to food, success and fame. As a matured child realizes life's a game! PLACE: 8th Desire and Aversion Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker Date: 27-09-2022