Discord

Four Blind folks
out on sojourn
They see with touch
and know what they find
grass is long and soft 'neath feet
while petals are smooth
and a delicate breed
And thus they learn
of the world around
till all on a sudden
they reach a mound-
then the four divide
to know this thing
each reaches out
to grasp what it means
One hits solid mass of flesh
it's sturdy and bulky
and takes up space.
The second touches
an elongated pipe,
it's long and supple
can swing and swipe.
The third reaches out
finds flapping fan
it's flat and wide
though supple I grant.
As for the fourth
He cannot agree
for what he touches
is more like a tree
solid and sturdy
and standing straight
with space between
could be a gate.
So sure each, knows what's right
they end their friendship in a fight.

On Parting Way

What if I don't like you?
or can't adjust
What if I've different view
won't be your love;
You'll kill me with words
You'll say I'm perverse
To save your self image
or ego, or worse
Judges around
Judges abound
Sentence pronounced
ready to hand down.
My world I've built
with blood and sweat
Yours might differ
that's still not the best
Give me some room
to live my way
and when you must go
Let memories stay:
We are but rivers
that kiss and diverge
Each stream on a journey
they need not converge
Do they fight? Do they blame?
Changing course never their aim.

Reborn

The Master demands:

Conform

No, submit

My voice has spoken

Decision’s made           

No matter

How many voices

Were drowned

Masters never change

Or adjust

Believe heart and soul

You were in the wrong

Yours alone the blame

My voice has spoken

Decision’s made

Master, hear me

 I’ll be Ekalaviya

One who won’t conform

Take “NO” for an answer

I’ll forge a path

And learn skills

Despite your command

Dedicated, determined

And this time

I won’t be rendered

Powerless

To stoke your ego

To keep you in power

I am awake

I am alive.