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The Sanity of Insanity

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  1. satchitananda

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    Are all the insane really insane
    And the sane really sane?
    Or is it just our imagination
    Or the phases wax and wane?

    I have for you just one question,
    Please tell me if you can.
    Who decides who is insane
    And who the sane man?

    If life is but an illusion,
    Everything springs from our imagination,
    And if living in that perpetual state is sanity
    Then shouldn't we redefine insanity?

    Who is to say our illusions
    Are more legitimate than their delusions
    Imaginations or even hallucinations?
    It's all a matter of perceptions.

    And if this logic we accept,
    Then all are insane except
    The Old Man laughing above
    While he makes us all his puppets.

    If this truth we realize,
    All “sane” people would be wise
    Enough this simple fact to learn to accept,
    No one on earth is born perfect.

    So why can't we be more humane
    To those the “sane” consider “insane”?
    We know not when we cross the border
    That should to us be pretty plain.

    The line in-between is fine
    We could cross over any time,
    Or the border could move either way
    Which side would we be on that day?

    For what one sees as white
    May not to another seem so bright.
    He may see a shade of gray
    Whose perception is right, tell me, pray?

    So let's not mock at those who are yonder
    But take time off the fact to ponder,
    That to remain perfectly sane
    We all need a streak of the insane

    We need a streak of the bizarre
    To keep us as sane as we are,
    Or at least as sane as we seem
    In this life that is but a dream.

    Without that streak of insanity
    There would be no sanity.
    Truly no one is sane or insane
    Let's stop making such empty claims.
     
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  2. Sudha Kailas

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    Extremely well written !!
    Hats off Sats !!
    Thank god I am sane to comment such a lovely sane poetry of yours !! Otherwise I would have missed this out if I was insane !!
     
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    Thought provoking poem, written so nicely, I also go with Sudha. Glad I could come early to comment such an excellent poem.
     
  4. satchitananda

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    Thanks so much Sudha. I am really touched. Was wondering before posting this poem, whether it passed muster or would be instrumental in confirming me to be totally nuts.
     
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    Thanks so much Vijima. I am always grateful for your encouragement and constant support.
     
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    Great flow of thoughts and words!!! Lovely post!!!
     
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    Dear satchi,

    Right from the title each and every single word is catapulting, powerful, thought-provoking and teaching us a valid lesson as well...

    These verses especially putforth the philosophy of our very existence:-
    >And if this logic we accept,
    Then all are insane except
    The Old Man laughing above
    While he makes us all his puppets.

    >If this truth we realize,
    All “sane” people would be wise
    Enough this simple fact learn to accept,
    No one on earth is born perfect.

    A very sane composition there!!

    Regards,

    Saras
     
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    Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Saras. You have really made my day. :cheers
     
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