A Ballad On Self-Realization Poem by Geetima Baruah Sarma

A Ballad On Self-Realization

Rating: 5.0


A tale,
Of two pals,
Ego possessed the former,
Self-respect imbibed the latter.

The former faced problems, complained;
The latter solved problems, smiled.
One, choosy and demanding;
Other, suitable and acceptable.

Fortunately,
Acquiring jobs
In a corporation,
Standing at the threshold
Of promising careers,
Days rolled on
And the day arrived
For promotion.

Self-respect surpassed,
Ego lagged behind.
Thoughts converted into self-realization,
Truth revealed.

Ego satisfied merely the senses -
'I want this' and 'I want that'
Self-respect implied acceptance -
'I respect this and I accept that.'

To further proceed,
To reach the summit,
'I' and 'my' be discarded,
'We' and 'ours' be adopted.

[Published: 28 February 2010 in 'melange' of 'The Sentinel']

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Susy Evelyne 28 October 2013

A reflective poem of simplicity yet with a strong message. If only more of the world belonged to the 'we/our' category. So much me, me, me!

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Jesus Diaz Llorico 30 September 2013

It is so beautiful, written in narrative and set like a song, simple yet powerful.

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Adi Cox 24 March 2011

An interesting poem. You have some good ideas and you appear to be ambitous. keep up the good work 10/10.

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