Searching for the Reality

Had I been able to free myself
from all the mundane ties I have
with this mortal world,
I would have cut all the
ephemeral strings ;
that exist in the form of
friendship- enmity,
love-hate,
cooperation-non-cooperation !!

I would have risen above  all the conflicts ,
and prevalent sensuality,
like a down feather of
a tender  nestling ,
riding on the restive wind.

I would have spent long hours,
looking at the thirsty globe
beneath ;
trying to understand the strength
of the word - 'Root' !!

I would have devoted a significant
effort, towards identifying
whether 'the root' is the only
hyper-real symbol,
awakened , yet soaked in surreal trance ;
lying in every segment  of the perceptible 
universe !!

Reviews

[EloisaWrites]

This poem is very thought-provoking and your play of words creates admirable imagery on how you are looking at things. I have observed that your poems often involves contemplation on reality and universal mysteries of time, life and death, and purpose. I love this poem. :)

[Anand Sehgal]

I am honored by your comments. Your inputs are always valuable to me. :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

esp love the line with the nestling and down feather in it, very beautiful
very clever imaginative poem
thanks for entering this into my best piece of work comp goodluck

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks so very much for the kind comments :) I am glad :)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Things put off and regretted that linger in your mind...wondering what if or when?
Would things be different if the past were different?
Speculation and obsession over it will not change it, so just move on and take this knowledge with you. Next time, use it and make the right choice.

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks a lot dear Josie for the kind review :) yeah one has to make the right choices

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

YOU ARE WELCOME!

[Frieda P]

Roots are a part of what make up our psyche but we need to expand our horizons to find out who and what we are really all about....

I would have risen above all the conflicts ,
and prevalent sensuality,
like a down feather of
a tender nestling ,
riding on the restive wind.

Love that stanza, nicely pen'd. Good work here.

[Anand Sehgal]

thanks a lot. Glad that you liked the piece .

[Joyce S. Greene]

Perhaps recognizing that all members of humankind are only a half dozen or so removes away from each other would make the world a much more peaceful place. But how to convince people of this seems to be the issue. You have written a very thought-provoking poem, Anand. It really made me think and that is a very good thing!

[Anand Sehgal]

glad that you felt connected :D

[The dark story]

thought provoking and penned elegantly with strong diction. it'a an awesome write. thanks for sharing

[Anand Sehgal]

thank you Atiba for kind comments :)

[Dana Alsamsam]

our roots are so important yet when we look at the intense conflict that surrounds our world sometimes our roots seem almost useless if everything is screwed up or being destroyed. even acknowledging this fact is a piece of knowledge that seems to tie you down. this piece was very introspective. great work!

[Anand Sehgal]

thanks a lot dear for the kind words :)

[Lamis]

The impression I have is that it's very well and carefully knit.
I loved it's flow and rhyming.. And this poem reminds me with the blessing writing has given us you can very much sew your own world!
Very well done! :)

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks a lot friend, for your kind comments :)

[Brandon S. Whitten]

So much depth to this inspirational thought. Splendid read and write.

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks so much for reading the piece. Glad that you liked it :)