Conditions Apply Poem by Ravi Panamanna

All relations are conditional
Our relations are not natural.
As our mind changes
Conditions also change.

Conditions apply to mind
Reciprocation is much expected.
You expect my behavior
You intend my moves.

But, my nature decides my locus
My boundaries are within my focus.
My perimeters need not coincide
And between us, there is a land-slide.

I may explain my part
You need not believe my answers.
You will conclude my intentions
You will stamp me as an outcast.

I then sadly realize,
Life is a puppet show of formalities.
Beyond wearing a purchased smile
I have no voice or any choice.

Who really loves anybody?
All the promises are farce.
Who is our real savior?
Neither you nor the world but only thyself.

Be unconditional,
Be selfless in attitude.
All the relations be then natural
All our endeavors be then fruitful.