Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

Take Me To Nirvana

Nirvana, the enlightenment, 
  Nirvana, the understanding of the true nature of universe, 
           Nirvana, the release from the cycle of rebirth.
  
                   I am attached to earthly things, 
            I am attached to the bonds of relationships, 
                   I experience negative emotions!

                Take me to Nirvana, O The Omnipotent,
                                O The Fearless,
                        The saviour from all anxieties,   
                  allow me to be in a transcendental state
               in which I will not fear sorrow, or suffering,
                                    or Death, 
                      
                      The way river meets the ocean,
                The way gorgeous flowers droop and fall,
                             return to the earth, 
                      an incense burns to spread aroma, 
   My desires, my wishes will evaporate….
                         I will finally be with my Lord.


Notes: Nirvana is (in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism.



                              September 11, 2022
                        Theme: Take Me To Nirvana
                      Pick a Title - Vol. 32 Poetry Contest
                            Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Edward Ibeh October 17, 2022 at 4:05 PM Superb piece with awesome imagery, Mala:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Malabika Ray Choudhury October 19, 2022 at 3:44 PM Thank you, Edward, for your kind placement. BW ~ Mala

Robert Gorelick October 15, 2022 at 11:09 AM Such a euphoric experience you describe in a soothing, flowing, and uplifting manner. Robert Malabika Ray Choudhury October 19, 2022 at 3:45 PM Thank you, Robert. I truly appreciate your kind comment. It is an euphoric experience indeed! BW ~ Mala

Bill Baker September 13, 2022 at 4:16 PM Informative read, Mala, Thanks for sharing such interesting information through your poetry, my friend. Bill Malabika Ray Choudhury September 13, 2022 at 5:50 PM Thank you, Bill. When I looked at the theme, I started inquiring what the word really means. I had some idea about the main concept of Buddhism, but I had to dig deeper, and learned more by writing the poem.

Coy Bothwell September 12, 2022 at 11:28 AM https://youtu.be/F4aqU7t9eEg