Krishnanand Guptar Poet Rhyme

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Written 18 November 2025

Placed First in A poem Inspired by a Song-Old or New Poetry Contest of Joseph May

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The Search for Truth

The world spins round and round in dizzy haze,
With maddening pace, in confusing ways, 
We chase illusive dreams to reach hilltops,
But oft in a ditch of darkness we drop.

We lend our ears to clamorous voices
But often end up making wrong choices,
To build stately palaces on shifting sand,
To erect our homes on slippery land.

Truth does not rest in seeking fame or gold
Or in tales and stories cunningly told,
But in a feeling true, a steady guide,
That helps us navigate low and high tide.

It resides underneath the surface bright
Whence sprouts a soft whisper, a gentle light
A quiet voice conversing low, but deep,
Where sagacious secrets are safe to keep.

If we lightly close our eyes and breathe in,
Let soothing quietness enter within,
Do not heed outside noise, the hurried pace,
Real truth will glimmer from our own space.

If we seek with a distinct vibrant mind,
Leave the woeful worrying world behind
We shall surely spot serene stillness deep,
Whence the light of sincere shining truth beeps.

This truth is not always easily found,
It often hides on holy,  hallowed ground,
In the depth of our  heart, where feelings lie,
Beyond the surface of a simple sigh.

Such truth awaits us, calm and crystal clear,
Dispelling dark doubt and conquering fear;
Let`s  eavesdrop with fine ears and we will know,
Which way our inner sparkling self should go.

Let`s not search for truth in the world outside,
Let us not vainly err by the roadside,
Truth lies not outside, but within ourselves,
In the profound depth of our inner selves,

Truth lies in linking with our inner soul,
A tiny atom of the divine whole,
In peeping deep inwards and understand
That key to happiness stirs in our hand.


Inspired by The Temple of the King
Lead singer: Ronnie James Dio of Rainbow

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Joseph May November 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM Very nicely done, Congrats on your win in my contest Krishnanand Guptar November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM Thank you, dear poet, for appreciating the above poem and for its placement in the contest sponsored by you. Wishing you the blessings of light.

Janice Canerdy November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM Krishnanand, your superb poem delves deeply into the concept of truth and where it can be found. CONGRATS on your win. Janice Krishnanand Guptar November 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM Thank you Janice for appreciating the above poem and for your kind wishes. Sending you the blessings of sunshine from my country.

Sotto Poet November 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM Your fantastic poem presents a clear message about the nature of truth and the importance of introspection, woven through a metaphorical writing. The structure is coherent, and the theme is very well exposed, dear poet friend. Krishnanand Guptar November 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM Thank you dear poet for appreciating the above poem and for your mindful analysis, which raises up the spirit. Wish you a shining day filled with the blessings of light.