Ego! Let It Go! Poem by Umasree Raghunath

Man is a puppet in the world nature made
Controlled by the strings of the selfish ego
Not realizing that it is what leaves him betrayed
Make believing in thy self that doesn’t let go

Till such time, it makes the world around shrink
As every act in our life our ego fills
Leaving behind a void and life to calmly blink
It takes away the calmness and eternal bliss

Claiming every success to his own effort
Woven in the tangles that selfishness steals
Forgetting the threads that pulled in its fort
Heart is high in the ego that’s weft and kneels

As ego rises beyond one self...a sordid part
Creates a void that tarnishes the heart
Rising above the ego with soul to give
Inspiring to step into an infinite world to live

Surrendering truthfully our ‘I’ to Thee,
Heart and soul will set to be free
Not letting you be lost in the darkness
In all Mother Nature’s absolute fairness

Chasing away the dark ignoble spell
Let you live in peace and calmness to dwell
Making the ego-less life move to serenity
A breath of fresh air and tranquility

Creating life in a pride of sheer divinity
Letting you live in pride and dignity!
With the ego around…it is a dark unsaid spell
As you let it go away, from your heart, all is well!