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Why Wallow In the Shallow

Judging by outer appearance That too with mind interference Game of desire and aversion Instinctive ego dalliance Jaundiced eye birthing delusion Enmeshes soul in confusion Here to learn but cannot discern Path to God realisation Loving heart soft but ego stern Fears and desires, soul goals downturn Thus reborn again and again How many times will we return Know that cyclic are joy and pain Futile pursuits for earthy gain Stooped stance, head and heart misaligned Fallen from grace; dark is soul stain High time ego, to bin consigned Love enabled, truth is divined Next step, unity consciousness We are He, who we seek to find 20-October-2021
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Buhagiar Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 1:55 AM
Splendid write. Do you read other poets' poems?
Seeker Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 5:54 AM
Relax, Victor! :)
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