A Larger Identity Poem by Savita Tyagi
A Larger Identity
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.
I really like the message that this poem carry; a poem that calls out for Unity and Humanity, All One, Globally... Only that we will put an end to Misery! Great poem!
Beautiful poem. Very true said, We are part of a bigger world And wish to be part of that larger identity... By engaging in some social activity and thereby doing service to others, we will be a part of larger identity and will not suffer from any loneliness..... Thoughtful message with great meaning. Loved reading it. Thanks for sharing.
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.
I could collect precious substance from last four lines of this wonderful poem! A poem of great value and substance!
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
A segregated individual starts to Suffer from malice of loneliness Holding an insecure place In a large body of universal existence. -A great poem
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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MALICE OF LONELINESS is a powerful phrase to identify the life we DON'T want to live, and acquiring the LARGER IDENTITY your title points to is the way to prevent such a dead-end existence. I just read/commented on A POET'S HEART and this poem expands the themes in that one. Poets have a gift of creativity: your poem summons them to use that gift in a responsible and productive way. And by sending this message, your poem illustrates the very goal it sets. Your poem encourages its readers to be better people; it literally gives them that degree of courage!