A Larger Identity Poem by Savita Tyagi

A Larger Identity

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It is not enough to have our own identity.
Our individuality is just one layer, a small brick
In a multilayered cosmic structure.
We are part of a bigger world,
And wish to be part of that larger identity.
To be a mother-father, brother-sister,
Son or daughter or a friend and relative
Is part of accepting that greater identity.
A social activity related to the service of others
Is rewarded by a sense of elation and stimulation.
In an environment where wider consciousness
Of a larger community is overlooked
Sense of oneness is diminished.
A segregated individual starts to
Suffer from malice of loneliness
Holding an insecure place
In a large body of universal existence.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Gajanan Mishra 11 August 2014

universal existence, I like it, thanks. good one Savita.

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Tirupathi Chandrupatla 14 August 2014

You provided the societal context for perception of life. Beautiful poem. Thank you.

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Amitava Sur 15 August 2014

A very well exposure of a community feeling, To ensure the peace in life we have to live in a larger global family. I have to endear all so that I also will be dear to them.

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Yes, human beings are one.Only that one section should not subdue the other. Struggle should be against this, not that you are English and we am Indians.A good message.

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Savita Tyagi 22 May 2016

Thank you Akham. Appreciate your comment.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 15 March 2021

I could collect precious substance from last four lines of this wonderful poem! A poem of great value and substance!

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Kumarmani Mahakul 30 March 2019

Our individuality is just one layer, and our identity is just like a small brick. Bit truly we have a greater cosmic identity a s souls, the children of God. Our true identity is with universal existence. This is an interesting poem very beautifully and excellently penned...10

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alan brown 25 April 2018

A very interesting poem Savita enjoyed thank you Alan

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Dr Dillip K Swain 17 November 2017

A segregated individual starts to Suffer from malice of loneliness Holding an insecure place In a large body of universal existence. -A great poem

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Sarah Mkhonza 03 September 2017

A good poem that chall see ngesiSwat us to go global in how we see ourselves. So true. We confine ourselves to the now.

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