Why do we weep when there’s so much to smile about?
Why do we hurt when it’s really not worth a cry?
Why are we forlorn, inspite of all the beauty around?
Why allow melancholy when there’s music playing in the background?
The key to our happiness we place in someone else’s hand.
Like a puppet we move around lacklustre and staid;
So much to lament about, no time to see the grace;
Who is to be blamed but I, me and myself.
Why do we stand in the way of the shadows?
Why doesn’t dawn herald a new start?
Why do the flowers fail to make me smile?
Why does the bird’s flying make me cry?
A dusty vision, a sight gone bad;
Nothing seems to go the way I planned.
The routes gone askew, new roads I dread;
Walking the trodden path I don’t find savoir faire.
Why do we worry, get stressed and strained?
Why do we live like we’re here forever to stay?
Why do we hate, despise and scorn?
Why do we not be nice to all?
Nobody said there’d be shine and no rain.
No promise was made of life being roses all the way.
Salt and sugar, spice and sweet, sour and bitter
Melt together to make life a big tease.
Why do we not look beyond the faults?
Why do we look for perfection in all?
Why do we shout, scold and deride?
Why do we not live at peace with ourself?
Life is to be lived, like actors on stage;
Play each role to the hilt and leave with grace.
You’re not the acted, mere acting you do
Discover what you are behind the mask and costume.
- Rukma
2 comments:
Rukuma,
Great insight there. - I am moved by the following stanza
"The key to our happiness we place in someone else’s hand.
Like a puppet we move around lacklustre and staid;
So much to lament about, no time to see the grace;
Who is to be blamed but I, me and myself"
I am glad there are people like you who can save the world from going crazy with ego, desires –
For,
Never for once – do they care,
Never for once – do they dare,
To be in the here and now,
Always pretending to be believe that “If and Then” – is the only way to gain
Tie as they do - themselves with the thorns of misery and sorrow,
Then Cry for freedom - from its hurt and pain
Keep it up Rukuma,
God Bless,
Ravi
Precisely the kind of thoughtful and intelligent post one expects from Rukma, 'Why' encourages inner reflection and awareness to make our everyday interactions more fulfilling, and serves as a profound yet pragmatic guide to personal growth, inducing love and compassion for others.
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