Soulful

A Poem by Mrudula Rani

Additional writing and editing by Paul Bell

Here, it is always about something
I feel wretched,
I can feel In the back of my mind
A nagging sensation,
I wish I could go back and redo things
Things I may have said and done
I am not certain,
Or the cause, and the origin of shame and
that sense of guilt
I can't put my finger on the exact point
To quieten my anguished soul,
Often Iam in need of a soothing balm.

There is always something I am outraged at
I can't put right the unjust events I witnessed,
They are out of my reach beyond my realm,
To accomplish any good, or to calm
My weeping soul from loosing sleep,
Lying awake in turmoil
The atrocities of the world pester my conscience
like a boil.

There are things that make me content,
The kindness and love I share
The love returned
I don't mind repeating them once more.

© 2018 Mrudula Rani

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Elizabeth

I think everyone can relate to this piece in some way or another. We all feel frustrated when things don't happen a certain way... An amazing poem

Posted 6 Years Ago

6 Years Ago

Thank you very much for your lovely words. I appreciate them.

6 Years Ago

Anytime... :)

Neville

Am delighted to learn that I am not the only one that thinks along such lines, but then I reassure myself a little when it dawns on me that we are as yet, only human................Paul did good..Shall check him out no fear.........................Take care dear poet......

Posted 6 Years Ago

6 Years Ago

Thank you my dearest friend. Paul is exceptionally excellent, see the advantages of having brillian.. read more

6 Years Ago

Lovely to the ears.............

CD Campbell

I know how you feel. Sometimes I want to run away and be that bearded hermit everyone says exists but hasn't met. I don't know why people just can't respect other peoples liberty and learn to back off. Just be free and don't hurt others. But we live in a fallen world and don't think it's going to change soon. Keep writing how you feel, Mrudula. CD

Posted 6 Years Ago

6 Years Ago

Thank you CD, for your most comforting words. Please don't think about running away ever, i just go.. read more

6 Years Ago

That's a nice thing to say.

barleygirl

I think most humans are struggling with the uninvited angst you describe so well with such intensely-crafted details. (Love this: "I need a soothing balm") . . . I love that when you spill the detailed sensations of angst, it doesn't sound like a whining rant, but rather a calm examination of how these things often go. I love that you can address the toughest aspects of living without injecting any "victim" mentality or blame. Sometimes we just have to accept that we humans are full of flaws & that finding inner peace is a lifetime journey of trying to be a better person (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie