Burden of Thoughts

Perhaps we have never pondered over

the possibility that , 

a deceased human being could possess humanity

(although very cold) ;

or it might well contain more warmth 

than the ones breathing till date.

Some of the questions about the 

mortal beings would certainly

become immortal, gradually.

Had the cognitive mind , along with the 

wise soul been destroyed

as soon as a man was dead ,

Libraries wouldn't have wasted racks

stuffed with tons of paper,

explaining the ' Theory of Rebirth' !

The hippo-campus would have enjoyed 

a lot more free time with a lesser 

number of clamour, 'isms' and 'philosophies' around.  

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

Powerful stuff indeed. I love the first stanza, and the idea of possessing humanity though very cold. It's a unique way of looking at it. I think we all think about these things at some point through our lives, but it takes a poet to present them almost in 3-D, in a way that "ticks off the possibilities; opens all doors" (Jim Morrison). Great work on this one :)

[Anand Sehgal]

thank you so much my friend for analyzing it so beautifully :)

[kublakhan27]

My pleasure :)

[TL Boehm]

another great poet on this site (as you yourself are a great poet here) , David Lewis Paget, and I had a bit of a conversation about reincarnation. While I don't personally embrace it as part of my specific faith and belief system I do believe that there are parts of us that are infinite.I'm not a wise soul or a preacher, and I have no conversion agenda - but the study of this subject matter and this poem - fascinate me. I love that last line about a lot more free time with a lesser number of clamour and isms. Such an intelligent write.

[Anand Sehgal]

First of all , Let me tell you dear, I am just a writer, and at most , a poet friend of you who is still learning from others. I am not a great . I am not much into the belief of Rebirth personally, but the stories made around it stimulate brain tissues :)

[Prritiy]

deeply thought over and then written and yes it did trigger the little grey cells i have :).

nicely written piece, liked it

best wishes

[Anand Sehgal]

thanks a lot Prritiy , for spending time on it :)

[Prritiy]

you are welcome :)

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW. this one is intensely thought provoking! Who's to say what happens when the mortal body passes? Does love live on? Does intelligence? You have presented arguments for this and they are valid. I will be thinking about this one a while! Lydi**

[Anand Sehgal]

Thank you Lydi , Perhaps I am into too much thinking these days. I'm not sure. But everything seems to be good in moderation.

[Angel]

Ahh...but this is why poets dream and writers write...and our art is immortal.
Intriguing thoughts here, my friend.

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks a lot dear :) this is a never-ending process. this is a kind of evolution.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

A strong and candid write on a powerful topic. You have expressed your feelings and intricate viewpoints with great clarity and emotion. I love the direction that you took this one in, and the way that the last stanza really brings everything together so beautifully. I'm really fascinated with this one...

[Anand Sehgal]

You brought me back from brief hibernation. Thanks for that . and Thank you for your kind review.

[Heartshaped Rain]

This made me smile, I enjoyed these thoughts.

[Anand Sehgal]

Thank you my friend. Glad that it brought to you smile :)

[Rita L. Sev]

An intriguing read - do our living thoughts hold us back? Is it only in dying that we can achieve full humanity - when our thoughts are all that are left? Thoughtful piece here, Anand.

[Anand Sehgal]

Thank you Ma'am for your review. Special comment indeed :)

[shallimarRose]

definately a thought provoking write. thank you for the rr ...

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks a lot :)

[Rhiti Bose]

I think, and I feel exactly what you have so eloquently expressed here. The deceased probably have more warmth of humanity left than some people breathing the life of brutal non-existence.

The burden of thought remains even after someone passes on.

So many great minds have left their beautiful thoughts on our minds, and they live within us.

I think am getting carried away now, Is this what you meant? Or did I get lost in 'the burden of thoughts' and mis-reviewed the piece.

[Anand Sehgal]

you got the emotions right. You are so kind . Thanks a lot Ma'am :)

[Frieda P]

These thoughts are always a burden, for me anyway, yet your poetry puts a new perspective on this hypothesis. I'm pretty sure we all come back as butterflies...

[Anand Sehgal]

Glad that you thought it had some substance :)