I never wanted to be born on this earth
I never chose my date of birth
I never chose to become a male
My birth to me is a wonder tale!
Tied into this body by a mighty force
I did not know the way to oppose
I never chose the look of my face
Everything happened at a random pace
I came to this world shedding tear
Not ever knowing what was fear
I looked around here and there
Wonder! I saw every where
Someone told me, “You are this.”
Someone told me, “You are that.”
Someone told me, “You did this.”
Someone told me, “You did that.”
Now I realize I am not this
Now I realize I am not that
Now I realize those were lies
Ignorant words from fatal ties
Then who are you? You may ask
To answer that is a difficult task
I am nothing, so no debate
Just a doll, in the hands of fate!
I like to share an Osho speech which is similar to this poem. I am giving it in my own words.
ReplyDelete“The moment you are born in this earth, this society starts to teach you ignorance. It applies many colors on you. You are an Indian. You are a tamilian. You are a Hindu. You are this caste and so on. But the truth is, you are just a human being. A human being with hunger, thirst, emotions and love. If you are really honest you will accept that you are just a being. Even the prefix human can be removed.”
Thoughtful poem. It reminds me of Yesuda's song "Naan Oru Bhomai...Nee Oru Bhomai..."
ReplyDeleteThanks mani.
ReplyDeleteNeti-neti.... neithr this neithr that... i am an avid reader of osho nd i did feel wht u are trying to convey!! nice!!
ReplyDeletepuppet in the hands of fate!!
ReplyDeletewonderful wonderful..
happy blogging
Prema
Thanks parv. Osho is one guru who has helped me a lot. But still I have many contradictions with him. Anyhow I would strongly recommend reading Osho. Because he is a bold and unique thinker. He''ll give you the guts to take your own decision and look at life your own way.Nice to know you too read Osho.
ReplyDeletePrema thanks. Happy blogging.
ReplyDeleteI think I left out one more point about Osho. He makes you think on your own. Nobody else can brain wash you with false values.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem. Keep writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks venus. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully flowing of words, innocence and peace.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeevan.
ReplyDeleteHi Ramesh!
ReplyDeleteExcellent writing with very deep meaning and plenty to ponder about the meaning of our existence, our constant struggle to achieve, excel and out perform others.
I read a quote from the Bhagvat Geetha reading something like this: YOU CAME WITH NOTHING---- AND YOU WILL GO WITH NOTHING.
Thanks for sharing!
Have a nice day!
Hello Sir,
ReplyDeleteI guessed you'll like this poem.
Thanks for you time.
Have a nice day sir.