I search for abysses and unreachable crevices To hide from the unknown Known reality, I explore the Knowledge; folklore to the modern, For I want to defeat death and be immortal. I endlessly pray to the benevolent Lord To save me from this fearful monster. I consume loads of medicines To cure each and every pain that arises Lest they become the reason for my death. I am determined to defeat this monster Who doggedly follows me Wherever I go, from dawn to dusk. His dogged pursuit is making me Helpless at each and every step. One day, I pause and look back To take a good look at him, To stare into his fiery eye, But all I find is a mountain of Illogical fears, trying to overwhelm me! I pull up my courage and dare To befriend the death monster, Who is always riding my mind. I boldly look into his eyes but find Only love and true love there. He says, “O friend! Fear me not, I’m your only true friend from birth. None but I understand you better. I’m the only certainty In this chaotic uncertainty. At the final moment, I’ll be with you To lead you by hand to your eternal home. Till then, live life fearlessly, Conquer all your mountains And stop dying a zillion deaths.” ~~~~~~~~~~END~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks for the first response, Vijima. I wrote this poem last year: My writings are my way of teaching myself (personal notes to self) the profound truths of nature.
Geeta, First time I read a poem on death. You are good at writing poems too. I like your choice of vocabulary and writing style. I don't have fear of death before or now but only one wish I want / need to be live until my kids will come at certain age.
This poem reminded me of the Sanskrit movie that is available online about Adi Sankara. He always had two friends called, "Mritynjaya" and "Jyana". In the movie, they show that Adi Sankara is very close to Jyana but only indulge in conversation with Mritynjaya. Finally, after he conquered all the knowledge that is required for a human life, he wanted to liberate himself after successfully completing his mission of teaching Advaita to the humanity. He then asks Jyana, "Will you always stay with me, if I hug Mritynjaya?" and when Jyana responds affirmatively, he goes and hugs Mritynjaya. That is how the movie ended. Viswa
Mistt, I guess after a certain age and experience, death no longer remains a dreaded subject. Andaridi ante kada, we all want to live somehow till our basic responsibilities are fulfilled; perhaps we all believe nobody can replace us and we are indispensable but the truth is, everything moves with clock-wise precision and everybody has their own destiny to live by! Thanks for your appreciation.
@Viswamitra I have seen that movie by G V Iyer. It was an awesome movie with so much of symbolism! I wish to watch it now, perhaps I will understand and appreciate that classic even better.
Sandy, Thanks. Why such a serious comment? I am fidaa over your witty comments, dear. Let me have some from you