City Life
City life is not my thing
It’s too hard to survive
If I move from point A to B on foot
People think that I’m a tram
Irrespective of the fact that I tell them that
In the rural part, that is routine
They just brush it aside
I think city living is for those who were born there.
When I recount life in the country
To them, it sounds so strange
I’m so out of place
In the city, conflicts are the norm
Too much bloodletting without reason
Reasoning is their second language
Almost everyone is armed in some way
out to do bodily harm
I made a cut
This place is a living hell
City life is not my kind of thing.
IN AND OF SHARED LIBERATING BIRTHS
Birds are born in nests.
Cocoons release butterflies:
Both fly away free:-
Why can’t people be likewise?:
Free, irrespective of birth.
F - For every thirsty throat in every season
R - Relief it gives like an oasis in a desert
U - Unlike others, it is served before and after meals
I - Irrespective of age, it is liked by all equally
T - Taste buds long to savour its each and every bit
S - Sugar or jaggery can be used in its making
A - An elixir on earth to serve on every occasion
L - Loaded with pieces of nuts and cubes of
colourful fruits
A - A rare feast to every eye it provides
D - Day or night, the more you eat the more you
want
Sometimes a simple question
needs a simple answer,
other times, a lecture.
I adhere to the principle of truthfulness, irrespective of the consequences. He asked if I had any affection for him, which reminded me of a mathematical question posed by my second-grade teacher. Maintaining a composed manner, I replied in the negative. His response exhibited a noticeable change in demeanor. I firmly believe that honesty holds significant value, regardless of potential outcomes. The inquiry, "Do you love me?" has been addressed to me on numerous occasions, more than I am inclined to mention; I interpret it as a politically charged statement. (Increase in social security benefits)
Sometimes a simple question
Needs a simple answer
Other times, a lecture.
And as for me, I hate having long, drawn-out lectures
Today I am celebrating my 69th Sunday, 2026
It is well with my soul.
“Neither have I conquered the senses nor have I not conquered them. Self-restraint or discipline never occurred to me. Friend, how shall I speak of victory and defeat? I am free from disease - my form has been extinguished.”
Transcending all opposites, as light of Self,
poised in peace in our natural blissful state,
entwined with the whole life flows on by itself,
wherein we are tranquil irrespective of fate.
We are not this decaying organic form
but the epicentre of love’s benign storm,
merging with which we transmute as the bliss flame,
which though has no name, fulfils our life’s aim.
FRATERNAL POLITICAL PARTY AWARENESS
When it comes to you and me,
Be aware of the chosen political party:-
We’ve been aided and deceived
By both major political party’s decree:-
When you check history and ourstory,
You will discover each party’s mockery:-
Hey, it’s not about which party all of the time; rather,
It’s about which of the two is pontificating the lesser crime:-
Check it out, Republicans as well as Democrats will choke,
As they viciously seek out money rather than our priceless vote:-
Thus, when it comes time to cast our priceless vote,
Navigated by political wisdom, choose the weakest rope:-
Then, go forth in future works to bring about equity,
Irrespective of the POTUS’s chosen political party:-
What I live for today
& what made me pass yesterday,
what brings me back each time
from a world where I'm mistaken,
what costs the least per day
yet stabilises my inner self,
A thread of Hope does save
me from a vulnerable state
What makes me choose my passion
over being a part of a general trend,
what keeps up my learning spirit
if I miss to win at the end,
what makes me judge less
and encourage a little more,
it's for that little Hope
involuntarily within me
What gets me back on my feet
no matter how hard I fall,
What makes me smile and appreciate
even if times are adverse,
what keeps me curious for tomorrow
irrespective of what's in store today,
I am truly grateful for that Hope
for no matter the time, it's always there....
As they lowered the flag
I showed my frustration
They tried blowing my candle out
But i rise again my head held high
I let my black balloons fly also
Red, white, blue and black all
flying
Irrespective of colour thay all
are flying
I rise irrespective of my colour.
looking at objects, yet recognising
that God dwells in every form that is seen
therefore without measuring or sizing
nonchalant to where our senses have been
irrespective of any dream form’s sheen
in this way duality disappears
wherever we look, God’s presence appears
take any attribute of body-mind
discern its support, abode and essence
whence if we go deep enough, we will find
God’s presence in us as its quintessence
interconnected is all existence
wherein we too are a part of the whole
there never is from God any distance
irrespective of our ordained life role
to be as mindful as we are able
in stillness our vision pierces the veil
steadying resolve, flame of heart stable
one with oneness, in the void we set sail
breaking free from the cage of space and time ~
all that that then remains is bliss beat’s chime
My Wonderful Wife
Here — the one who bears the fruit of my loins.
Here — the cheerleader of my flawed bravado.
Here — the bearer of the yoke of my incessant brokenness.
Here — the moon that shines, irrespective of the season.
Here — the one true bridge between life and death.
Here — the one who foils the foul that confounds my soul.
Here — the woman who accepted the task of furthering my fate.
Cheers to you, my wonderful wife —
You are my anchor,
My light,
My forever.
Knowing not who in truth we are, death is feared,
since we are attached to this decaying form,
so we are through life by myriad fears speared,
with God’s law of love unable to conform.
Surrendering will, we are by God’s hand steered,
stripped of attributes, yet feeling His love warm.
In a realm outside space-time, we yet exist,
living light eternal, a divine bliss mist.
We are in duality to feel contrast,
that we may grow in love, wisdom and power,
so though the life of feeble form will not last,
each immersion in earth life does empower,
irrespective of how die of fate is cast.
Oh hermit, discard fear and do not cower,
for made in God’s image, we are living light,
beholding which, unending is heart’s delight.
Of A Confused Nightmare Dream
(A Thought Provoking Tanka Trio)
Is sleeping dreamless,
Short-lived life’s resurrection,
Or death’s fantasy?
Can living fake its own death
In confusing nightmare dreams?
I thought I was dead.
Do the dead have dreams of life
Or just it’s nightmares?
Irrespective of it all,
It all seems so confusing:-
In life’s awareness,
Sleep can be as confusing,
As “the living dead”:
Is it possible for a dead mind
To have living thoughts like these?
What is the meaning of marriage
Marriage is about two people
Who are in love irrespective of health,
Of wealth will not abandon each other
But mutually support each other
Irregardless of any circumstances
Will not back out the marital promise
Whether pain or gain will face head on
Facing any storm in life with courage
Never give up but in control willfully
The spark in relationship is tested
To where patience is, the fight strikes
You will see the plot is too scary
Notice that tragedy is part of a story
Love is taste to sweet and sour
To adjust what shield life for a defense
This is the summation of romance
To know that relationship is nice
When it is topsy-turvy experience
And you smile after winning life's storm
This is the privilege of two united brave heart.
As if sage raccoons,
Let’s survive and overcome
We’ve out-battled worse:
Slavery, denied voting,
And days of the hooded clan:-
Let’s not be dismayed,
Ancestors did more with less,
Sojourning onward;
Leaving us with more courage,
And less to be overcome:-
Time to get it on,
Justice can’t be blind,
Nor we, impotent;
Let’s get to overcoming
Today’s political strife:-
Let’s get together,
Irrespective of the hue;
Time’s waiting on us:-
Let us not be in pity;
We've survived worse bigotry!
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