Tuesday, August 11, 2015

LIFE: RIDDLES AND KNOTS




One of my favorite quotes!




'E' IS FOR 'EARTHEN'.

By the way, Wednesday post is for reflecting and articulating the mystery  inherent in the very concept of life. Life is imbued with multiplicity of interpretations, which are not random but follow a complex pattern. My poem (fourteen lines) roughly is in the form of a sonnet and has three stanzas and a couplet. Here it is:



LIFE is akin to an earthen pot,

Ever rife with impulsive brew on spot.

Smoldering embers, readied for vigilance,

Pre-empt the notion that stifles brilliance.


Well, turn the page:


Festering wounds stay embalmed,

In the chink of the soul securely calmed.

Deep hurts and recurring pains,

Sleep uneasily in shrouds of fake gains.


Go to the next page:


Let life be fashioned in metal and stone,

Newfangled world of human clones!!!

The idea of doom is a deadly cocktail,

Entails despondency and all hopes derailed.


The epilogue:


Human spirit is willed never to die,

Like a phoenix the brave hearts will rise. 



Friends,welcome here as always!

Linked to:ABC Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday,

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17 comments:

  1. magiceyeAugust 11, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    That was lovely!

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  2. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Good very nice post...

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  3. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Like a phoenix the brave hearts will rise. - An ode to the invincible human spirit.

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  4. kashpalsAugust 11, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    Awesome

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  5. IraAugust 11, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Well put forth! Liked the way you put it.

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  6. photowannabeAugust 12, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Lovely and lyrical.

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  7. Kokila guptaAugust 12, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Yes beautiful and lyrical !

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  8. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    Wonderful entry wich inspires me to think (even more) about life and whats realy imporant.

    Melody (abc-w)

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  9. Roger Owen GreenAugust 12, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Very insightful!
    ROG, ABCW

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  10. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    Lovely, yet hard hitting

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  11. JeevanAugust 12, 2015 at 4:28 AM

    Brilliant take on the format!

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  12. Ruchira KhannaAugust 12, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful wordings for the harsh facts of life, Uppaljee

    Always a pleasure to have you on board.
    xoxo

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  13. JoyAugust 12, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Interesting imagery.

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  14. Sri KriAugust 12, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Brilliant Words Uppalji.

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  15. eileeninmdAugust 13, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Hello, wonderful quote and a lovely post! Enjoy your day!

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  16. Saru SinghalAugust 13, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Loved the ending verse ma'am. Beautiful poem.

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  17. Amit AgarwalAugust 13, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Brilliant poem Uppal ma'am! Loved it:)

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