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Continuously, since long -
I have been deceiving myself.
Mostly being intentional,
May be a little beyond my knowledge!
Compromise, yes compromising in every step
So shamelessly, to live only this life.
Sacrificing the values of life
To save my petty interests only.
Through this compromise -
May be materialistically I gained something even.
But in that moment itself
I am totally defeated to my inner self.
So much so belittled I am
That in the mirror I cannot even see myself.
Selling my ethics and ethos
And becoming so selfish and cheap!
Just for the sake of living
I brought down myself so much so low!
Mostly being intentional
May be a little beyond my knowledge!
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Amitava (5.11.2014) 7-00 am
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Yes we tend to compromise on everything thereby losing our ethics and our moral values and reaching on the verge of moral bankruptcy.....and it's because people are so much materialistic that they are ready to compromise on everything........a great piece reminding us our values and ethics.........
Honest portrayal of your self, your life, Amitava. Great message you have given us all in this poem. Our world today is very materialistic and morally and ethically corrupt. Your attitudes and behaviors have completely turned around for which I commend you highly. Keep looking up and forward, do not let your past tear down your bright future. You have brought much good into this world since those days, I am sure. Poignant poem, thank you for sharing it. RoseAnn
WOW' - what an eye opening marvelous penning it is! ! Yes, mostly, we all do silly compromises all through our life forgetting our values and ethics and thus deceiving ourselves. A great piece of writing reminding all of us to be cautious in the actions of our daily life. Thank you, Sir.
Very true. I do feel some time why i do but still i compromise with my self just for a little gain only to be survived killing my justice and pride. A thought provoking write sir. Regards.
Mostly being intentional May be a little beyond my knowledge! ! nice lines..10 it is safe passage with an age that shows you good way to stay away
We are constrained to make compromises although our conscience always lets us know the compromise is not faiir.................10
People make compromises risking sacred values and ideology for selfish gains, sometimes not seriously conscious of the consequences and sometimes deliberately! But the realization that by such acts one doesn't get any long standing gains but is defeated by oneself is a great knowledge and a powerful message! Great write!
Compromise, yes compromising in every step So shamelessly, to live only.......Yes Sir! You have deeply and nicely envisioned the truth. To compromise is difficult but compromising is sweeter than honey. It brings happiness and peace. Many thanks.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Very well written and effective poem. A reminder to not forget our values and ethics in race of life. Thanks for sharing.