Autopilot days and
fighting eyelids
The second voice
of wisdom cries
on its birth
Momentary flow
in the moment
feels eternal
A customary dream
filled with secrets
that an effortless
soul will not unravel
Am I a dissembler
stuck in my own way?
Self-centred mind
a bird that won’t go away?
The self-aware plight
of being aware of being aware
Words begin to loop
Am I being aware, being aware?
Answers lead to questions
Action just hides away
This is another version of me
in need of understanding rather
than be at the end of my fickle judgement
I don’t usually comment on how the poem was birthed but this time I feel like expressing that. First comes the word for me, almost always. It loops in my mind until I accept to put it on paper. Then comes a piece of music to it that holds the rhythm of the words to come. I just wish I knew how to make music to fully express what’s in my mind. But till then, I hope that you can hear the music while you read this and for all unborn poems to come.
Art by Pater Sato
17 responses to “[470] Clarity and Doubts of The Mind”
Wow Rahul, this is simply mesmerizing. It’s just magical. There is this deep, powerful rhythm that gives the piece such strength. I absolutely love it. And your process of how this poem was born is very very similar to my process…I love what you say about the music. Well done, my friend 🤗🖤✨💫
Thank you so much like always. Ah another similarity in our words 🙂 Glad to share it with an amazing writer like you!
You’re always welcome. Awwwww you make my day 🖤
I love how you made the last stanza repetitive, almost like lyrics. Truly musical.
Glad you recognised that. Thank you 🙂
Wow, love this line. “Am I a dissembler
stuck in my own way?
Self-centred mind”. It is so true and I often have to drag my mind away…
Thank you. Yes we are our own worst enemy most of the time.
splendidly woven words into a complete meaning
Means a lot 🙂
Thought-provoking poetry, Rahul which I enjoyed reading. I always hear music in words. ❤👩🦰❤
Thank you Carolyn. It really means a lot 🙂
This is profound Rahul. Beautiful 💖🤗
Thank you Ashok 🙂
My pleasure Rahul
Love your poem Rahul and so appreciate your sharing on how you formulate your poems 👏❤️
Thank you Cindy. So glad you loved it 🙂
You’re so welcome Rahul💖