Filmstrip

Filmstrip

A Poem by Anand Sehgal

Life is an unedited filmstrip,
 and you won't ever get a chance
to see how you looked in the act.

You would never know whether you
needed an improvement ,
by listening to mere mortal beings,
posing as the superiors to you ;
because  none of them is the director.

Nobody knows , what the original script says,
no one knows the purpose of the eternal drama.
We are just ephemeral puppets,
 to be played with.
A king may get to play the role of a servant;
an outcast may emerge as the closest person
overnight.
It is an art of destiny ;
a film, by the destiny,
but nobody will know ever,
a film meant for whom !

© 2013 Anand Sehgal


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Thought provoking and leads me to take a look at my actions and perhaps not ask so many questions but understand that we are all a part of destiny and embrace the results with a bit of peace, instead of turmoil!!
You are right in that nobody knows the original script, nor the purpose of the eternal drama. We are part of a plan!!
Excellent!!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much Sheila for the kind review :)



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Measured, and extremely well written.

Brilliantly crafted, with stunning imagery and language

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

10 Years Ago

thanks so much dear. How are you doing?
SquinklaPsyOps

10 Years Ago

Where I live most persons are always in a bad mood and I think I found what might be causing that, i.. read more
Thought provoking and leads me to take a look at my actions and perhaps not ask so many questions but understand that we are all a part of destiny and embrace the results with a bit of peace, instead of turmoil!!
You are right in that nobody knows the original script, nor the purpose of the eternal drama. We are part of a plan!!
Excellent!!

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much Sheila for the kind review :)
"Life is an unedited filmstrip and you won't ever get a chance to see how you looked in the act". I love that. For some reason I started laughing by the end. It might be that I'm just tired! Quite late over here. This poem is brilliant, you're a wonderful writer.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

10 Years Ago

Be happy. keep smiling. thanks a lot my dear friend :)
this poem is so true, and so perfect! :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thanks a lot dear :)
None of us get to see how things will truly turn out in the end, we can just trudge forward and let our voices be heard---always hoping for the best. I like the "eternal drama' that you painted with your words. This "unedited filmstrip" that is life will go on and on, and perhaps no one will ever get to see the outcome. "All the world's stage" and we are merely players upon it, yes? I like your re-invention of this Shakespearean concept! Bravo!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

Thanks a lot Sarai for the kind review. Will read from your list soon :)
Love
Yes, I rather agree with the sentiments in this thoughtful poem. Sometimes I feel that we, as indididuals are superfluous in the story. But life can be wonderful so it is best to enjoy it even if only in the little things. I enjoyed your poem.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thank you so very much my friend :)
Very inspiring. I Enjoyed reading this.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thank you so much for the visit, my friend :)
Dreamer

11 Years Ago

No problem (:
you never get a chance to see how you looked in the act. that is such a profound statement

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

life is incorrigible. You can improve yourself. but what is done once, becomes indelible forever.
I really like this concept. Life is much like one big screenplay...we all have our parts, but there is plenty of add-libbing and course correcting along the way. One day someone might be playing the part of the villan, and the next, they may be portraying superman. We all have it in us to be everything and nothing...it is our choice.

Perhaps a few places where the flow could be strengthened and evened out a little bit, but as i said before I really love the concept and the tone of the piece was quite nice. You have a keen poetic eye, my friend.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

I will keep in mind the "smoothening of the flow" advice . Thank you Sarah for your kind review :)
Girl Friday (Sarah W.)

11 Years Ago

Of course...I always love your work!
Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

I feel honored, truly..! :)
Amazing. You penned an inspiring poem and I love the truth you conveyed. Continue writing poems such as this. More power. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Anand Sehgal

11 Years Ago

thank you so much my friend :)

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Anand Sehgal
Anand Sehgal

Kolkata, India



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