As I flee from the scare of the mainland
And search for an Utopian solace down in a pool
My heart swells and smells like frosted blood.
Even as I begin to rejoice at my escape
The pool turns shallow and shallower
And I remain afloat its thin surface.
The scare is still there,
But I return to the life on the mainland
Even as many an eyebrows are raised
And new frowns adore the faces familiar.
Down within my heart melting in the heat
I search for a thought more prudent and sound
And I see someone shaking my hands for once!
It is the scare now befriending me
And I shall now travel with him by me and
Even then I say, 'He is there'.
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Aswath, do you mean a scared man can write a good poem? When Valsa madam chides me, I listen to her.. Note: She mostly apreciates me and when I try to toy with wayward thoughts, she chides me and of course, I deserve it.
Don't shake hands with the Scare, but loosen his grip and return to the life of the mainland! If you willfully opt for his companionship, who can save you? Fear and scare have many eyes and they see more illusory things than real! ! Have the will to banish scares and wisdom finds the way! !
There is always scare in the real world.Scare of scarcity, adversity, uncertainty, and misahandling of resources. We must address all these to reduce the effect of scare. You revisited it nicely but don't befriend and compromise. Go your usual way. Thank you.
We have to face life as it presents itself to us moment by moment. There's no escape from reality. A poem with a very good message
a great write just live life unafraid of anyone life the great protector.
Embrace your fears and challenge them with humour and detemination, a great message in this soul searching and enllightening poem! Superb write!
Cant say i never get scared.. but just try to ignore it.. its not there! !
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A poem for poetry-recitation contests for its intonation and feel! ! !