Watch and Listen to a reading of the poem by me.
Is there a purpose to our life and if there is,
how is it different from that of a cockroach,
a salamander or the plague dispersing mice?
I think the time has come for you to determine!
Am I sleeping or must you wake up from your dreams?
It is your call but do let me know what you think!
You have the key, whichever way your call might come,
to change it all, only if you do not succumb
to the vested whims of the alleged majority!
If it is I who has his eyes closed, wake me up,
if they be yours, wake up and let them see the light!
Either way, please no more be silent or inert,
for that is the gravest sin against humankind –
to shrug it off, unless yourself is on the firing line!
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I like your poem. It’s so good to read this, for example. Bye
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thank you! have a good day!
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Kafka’s Metamorphosis is brought to mind.
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thank you! it is very generous of you!
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Thanks for being here Amit. There is definitely a purpose in our words. A few will listen and a few will hear, and then a few more and a few more after that. Time is an illusion.
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Amen to your words!
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some great stuff here. wonderful piece. you got a new follower. looking forward to future posts! 😉
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thank you kind sir! I am honored!
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https://uniqueharmoney.wordpress.com/2016/04/23/as-a-white-flame/
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You had me at the first line. Is there? I don’t know. I’d like to believe there is, and I’m still searching for it. Thought-provoking piece, as usual.
How are you my dear friend?
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I am fine, thank you. I hope you are too! thanks a lot for your reviews!
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Good to hear! I’m well, thank you. ☺️ you’re welcome!
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Reblogged this on DIVERGENTCANDOUR and commented:
Read, Think, Discover. Some questions need answering for the good of mankind, and this is one such. Presented from the inimitable pen of a poet who asks the tough questions, my friend, Amit Rahman.
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thank you Ruth! I hope you are well and fine!
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You’re welcome! I am doing well. It is good to see you back here!
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Wonderful piece, Amit, noble thoughts beautifully espoused!
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thank you Brother!
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View seconded 😉
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thanks a lot! I am grateful!
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I think we are here to serve God and help other people. That is my opinion. And I think that is very different from any other creature for we have souls.
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exactly, though I doubt we are doing what we are here for.
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Lol. No not often enough 😦
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but we should. 🙂
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Yes, I agree 🙂
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thank you for your kind acceptance!
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“For years, copying other people, I tried to know myself.
From within, I couldn’t decide what to do.
Unable to see, I heard my name being called.
Then I walk outside.
The breezes at dawn have secrets to tell you
Don’t go back to sleep!
You must ask for what you really want.
Don’t go back to sleep!
People are going back and forth
across the doorsill where the two worlds touch,
The door is round and open
Don’t go back to sleep!”
Rumi
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wow! that’s awesome… I believe Rumi’s mystic prowess has been unparalleled!
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I think so too.
It’s a beautiful and rich way he has opened.
it is still relevant for those who can meditate.
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yes I agree.
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GOOD MESSAGE…so, which is it…are you awake or am I asleep? 😀
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it is your call my friend!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
A LOT OF QUESTIONS—ADMIRABLY PRESENTED! GOOD JOB!
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thank you!
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That picture is chilling considering that I was in the U.S. Marines, doing that exact same thing with my team with those EXACT same clothes on. I really don’t like war. We really need to love each other.
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yes we do… love each other and stop being indifferent.
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