The Pilgrim's Predicament Poem by Ramesh Joshi

The pilgrim's predicament.

We the pilgrims, are in predicament caught,
in the snare of sense intoxicating pleasures
holding the mind in hostage, whirling around
the tempting satanic lure to the five senses.

Each moment.The outdrawn gang of thieves,
five in number, caste wistful trap on lushful
green grassy lawn, tempting, teasing, tilting
the mind to fall prey to the invincible enemies.

Greed, anger, envey, the subtle enemies within,
feed fat on, betwixt the garrison infighting lo!
regain strength, fortifying the portals of hell,
dismantling lighthouse of conscience within.

The paradise perished the, anarchy prevail within,
the light gone, the darkness dancing, ignorance
rule, a blind emperor, drunken, playing piano at,
times, when the kingdom of heaven burn within.

What predicaments? How to overcome? question
the weakened conscience, in fear of lost paradise.