Sulking

Dreams shattered, broken hopes,

darkness shrouded, in optimistic thoughts,

facing the criticism, carrying the scars, 

so he retreats, shutting people out,

nursing the pain, of disappointments. 

Sulking... 

With sullen looks,

frown starts forming, 

over the forehead, 

and smile vanished,

as he brood...evaluating prospects. 

For, life had been unfair,

giving only hardships & failures, 

and he laments, lost opportunities, 

harboring guilt, of being scared,

leaving behind only regrets... 

He no longer seeks the fame,

in solitude, he wanders alone,

building walls, of negative aura,

being depressed, ruminating mistakes,

becoming a prisoner, of his mind. 

His silent sufferings, like ceaseless rain,

somewhere he yearns, to break this chain,

yet, world moves on, oblivious of his pain,

Instead of solace, he finds only disdain. 

Sulking... 

Falling in the depth of despair,

his soul seeks, some love & care,

becoming weary, dwellings in the past,

he wished to forgo, and restart... 

For a life, of happiness & contentment!

Turning a blind eye

We can't stop our adventures,

exploring places, travel the world,

being concerned, about environment.

For, we consume fossil fuels,

burn it in gallons, non-renewable,

like flying across the globe. 

And we become apathetic, 

to the cause of ecosystems,

for our daily necessities.

Digging coals, pumping the oils,

polluting water, air and soils,

without concerns, for our planet. 

As a consumer, we were blamed,

but won't criticize, how military spends,

in the preparation, of future conflicts. 

And we lament, loss of natural habitat, 

depleting resources, for our consumption, 

while turning a blind eye, on our actions...

As long as, it's justifiable!

A warm sunshine

It's a warm sunshine, 

so I lay, on the porch,

watching drifting clouds, 

changing shapes at will. 

The blue canvas, of the skies,

without boundaries, stretches wide,

I watch, in these leisurely moments,

without a thought, inside my mind. 

The sun, plays hide & seek,

teasing with rays, falling upon me,

I would squint, blinking the eyes,

pondering, of wearing my glasses. 

Shifting gaze, I looked down,

watching shadows, altering heights, 

longer, shorter, wavering in sights,

as clouds blocks, then part away. 

So, I lie, as time passes by,

basking in warmth, of the sunshine,

as gentle breeze, caressing my skin,

announcing the arrival, of the twilight. 

Till then, I savor, this lovely weather...

We are confined

We are confined,

and it's a natural thing,

clinging to personal beliefs, 

that were built over the time... 

In thoughts, we have tendencies, 

forming habits, out of dependency, 

seeking the ones, that's conductive, 

to our opinions and perspectives. 

Even if we learn, gain wisdom, 

achieve mastery, in various subjects,

yet, there's something, in our cores,

that would drive, our objectives. 

It's imperative, for us to abide,

to reach the essence, entwined, 

while being aware, of inclinations,

influencing our choices, & decisions. 

We are confined,

I acknowledge my susceptibility, 

thus I choose to be receptive, 

of discourses, prevailing in world. 

For, when we shift, our vantage point,

we will be surprised, with a presence, 

that's magical, something profound,

yet appeals, to deeper consciousness. 

And we realize, our limitations!

Your body, tells a tale

Your body, tells a tale,

of the desires, laid concealed,

beneath the surface, of your face,

That, you need me.... 

See, how much you have fallen,

into the lure, of my enchantment,

showing your sultry visage, 

waiting to be explored again... 

So, don't be shy, have fears,

open yourself, to these sensations, 

together, we delve into the realms,

of sensual flow and rhythms... 

With fingertip, I form the trail,

to be followed, by luscious lips,

from your temple, to the toes,

showing kisses, with tender love... 

And we embrace, interlinking fingers,

your voice tempts, igniting passion,

our body collides, filled with fervor, 

as atmosphere vibrates, in our rapture... 

So, your body, tells a tale,

of the pleasures, in expressions,

breaking the mask, of self-restrain,

for, you will crave more... 

And the night, is still long!

What we believe

What we believe... 

Stem out of influences,

of our upbringings

and life experiences.

For, we gather information,

finding our belongings,

to certain notions. 

Then, we improvise,

depending on our pride,

and self interests.

Some face the trauma,

of losing connections, 

dear to their hearts. 

Each setback & challenges, 

teaching us many lessons,

we were willing to share.

For, it builds perceptions,

with our unique vision,

ensuing our contributions...

To the world! 

What we believe...

Changes with time,

with exposures, newer finds,

contemplating perspectives, 

acknowledging various disciplines, 

expanding mental horizon, maturing...

If we foster, a flexible mind!

Knowledge

Like a lamp, illuminating darkness,

they ignite mind, dispelling ignorance,

each word, becomes the seed sown,

growing together, spreading the branches. 

Knowledge... 

It's the most valuable thing,

can't be captured, nor stolen,

yet, be collected, and shared,

to increase, our storage capacity. 

For, it's endless, never to deplete,

everyday, we discover new things,

scientific theories to artistic imagery,

we find insights, enhance mental clarity. 

And we fly, into boundless skies,

dive in oceans, to reach the depths, 

unveiling secrets, gathering insights,

to develop ourselves, with expriences. 

So, let's celebrate, this divine art,

welcome teachings, with open heart,

seeking directions, embark on the path,

of realizations, driving mind towards...

Eternal consciousness! 

© Dr. Manish Rout 

World of humanity

Let us imagine, living in a world,

where love flourish, emotions flow,

our path to hearts, not tangled, 

with cold reasoning, of this world. 

Not a bland life, having the spices,

sprinkled with dash of seasonings,

bringing colors to monochromatic views,

painting us, with rainbow colors. 

Let us imagine, living in a world,

where working, is not an ordeal,

while vacations were celebrated,

being ingrained, in the cultures. 

Not monotonous, with varied interest, 

as humanity, arts & sports promoted,

giving opportunities, and the choices,

connect with others, stay private. 

Let us imagine, living in a world,

where diversity is valued, celebrated, 

with mutual understanding & respect,

and feelings, that were reciprocated. 

Not idealistic, but a tale of fantasy, 

approaching closer, as we dream,

starting from self, to the vicinity,

we can create, in close circles... 

The world of humanity!

In the hush, of the night

In the hush of the night,

a gentle breeze, silently flows,

the branches sway, leaves rustle,

illuminated, under the moonlit glow... 

Shadows dance, upon the ground,

in the rhythms, of wind's howl,

as the surroundings comes alive,

with the arrival, of nocturnal creatures. 

The stars twinkle, in night sky,

as clouds departs, for a clear view,

while creating a panoramic show,

overwhelming thoughts, & emotions. 

A magic unfolds, enveloping atmosphere, 

uplifting mood, relieving mental pressures,

sudden gusts, streaming through willows,

calming our mind, with the susurrations. 

In the stillness, of these nights,

a tranquil space, we may find,

witnessing the beauty of nature, 

without any distractions at sight...

Exclusivity

There's a drive, that we find,

as we navigate, through our life,

finding joy, in our achievements, 

feeling a sense of fulfillment, 

as we gaze, at what we build,

and we project, with our yield,

in the assets, that we purchased,

for the appreciation, & more respect...

To experiencing the delight, of exclusivity! 

Exclusivity...

Something that make us different,

let us stand above the masses,

it's a continuous strive for excellence, 

that would cater, to own selfishness. 

For, here, we don't have the need,

try to protect, secure our creed,

but aspirations, for those glittering dreams,

to feel superior, empowering self-esteem. 

Since ancient times, we have held 

social status, that comes from birth,

not just royalty, and the nobles, 

even communities, segregate on power.

From the palanquin, carriage and cars,

larger palaces, to owning vast lands,

there's a sense of pride, we nurture,

when we dive, into these tendencies...

Of exclusivity!

We dissociate

In this world, we have to live,

witnessing joy, and the sufferings,

that involves us, sometimes others,

affecting your thoughts & feelings... 

Yet, now society dictates, our actions,

making us more distant, to reactions,

losing the virtues, empathy & compassion,

of being sympathetic, to other's needs. 

For, we dissociate, avert our eyes,

ignoring their cries, we turn away,

chasing shadows, of fragile peace,

or have pleasures, pursuing greed. 

In this world, we have to live,

strive for duties, earn our keep,

grab the power, please our palate,

constantly worrying, not be left behind. 

So, we dissociate, from the misery,

that has afflicted, our surroundings,

building invisible walls, as they weep,

and keep our conscience, fast asleep.

Mysteries, an enigma

It intrigues, things mysterious, 

that's beyond, the physical realms,

from the stories, and the lore,

passed down, in generations... 

From materialistic, to spiritual beliefs, 

our heart swings, with newer findings,

most we dismiss, as mere hearsay, 

while a few, piqued our curious minds. 

Are they rumors, figment of imagination,

and we realize, when we followed up,

still, something sparks, let us continue,

our search, for these enigmatic elements. 

Occult and mysteries,

they thrive in being secretive, 

and it's allure, attracts followers,

who believe, in their existence. 

And we, the disciple of science, 

are in the lookouts, of information, 

that would let us deny the tales,

or allow us to understand the reasons. 

Till then, we monitor & scrutinize,

and enjoy, solving these puzzles!!

Gags

Gags...

The comical tool,

being a wonderful craft,

that tickles our bones,

just for a hearty laugh. 

Bringing smiles on our lips,

mostly funny, sometimes sweets,

by amusing young and old,

through subtle gestures,

Or being loud & bold. 

They come in many forms,

silly slapstick, to witty words,

Or playing some practical jokes,

tricking them, lightening the moods. 

Gags...

These playful interactions, 

bring relief, to heavy situations, 

infusing joy into our spirits,

chasing away sadness & gloom.

So, let's appreciate its power,

in moments, of our laughter,

when we watch, comedic routines,

or create these jokes ourselves... 

For us, the audience!!