Filmstrip

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 !

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

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!!

[Anand Sehgal]

Thank you so much Sheila for the kind review :)

[FlatLineBeauty]

this is actually a neat way of looking at life. I enjoyed this thank you

[Anand Sehgal]

Glad that you liked it dear :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Is there a script and if so how can we follow it if it is not handed to each of us? Lots to ponder here for sure. I think we are better off not knowing our scripts....I would not want to know beforehand some of the things I have had to experience in life. We all need to deal with what comes our way.....and try to make the best of the roll because no one knows when the play will be over. Good metaphor in this one. Lydi**

[Anand Sehgal]

Thank you Lydi, Yo are lavish in your remark :D

[Anand Sehgal]

Yes, the surprise element keeps us alive :)

[B-poet]

A thoughtful & profound write backed by a lot intriguing points of surrealism. Great work Anand. A riveting write & read. :)

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks a lot BP, glad that you liked it :)

[Vani Jalagar]

"Life is an unedited filmstrip,
and you won't ever get a chance
to see how you looked in the act."
so true...we play a vital role in it but the act is unseen....


"It is an art of destiny ;
a film, by the destiny,"
very simple to understand and beautifully written. sometimes it is felt...life is such a big drama.

[Anand Sehgal]

Thank you so much Vani :)

[Pryde Foltz]

A modern take on "Life is but a poor player' pointing to the importance, I feel, to a little humility, an open mind, and a open heart. Well-said. Thank you.

[Anand Sehgal]

you are to be thanked for the kind review :)

[Rita L. Sev]

A great analogy - sort of a modern day "All the world's a stage..." You are right, we can never know what act is to come; all we can do is give our best performance. Good write, Anand!

[Anand Sehgal]

I used to act in plays and dramas, so I find that life has a similarity with those. :) Thanks a lot Ma'am :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Probably why so many stick to the rules someone else has written rather than writing their own. That way they can blame someone else if there are problems. Look at the art of raising children. So many parents looked at Dr. Spock's book as the Bible of child rearing, for better or for worse. This is a very thoughtful poem, Anand. You always make me think - and after working all day I may not be thinking straight just now. But I enjoy your poetry very much. Write on!

[Anand Sehgal]

I am flattered Joyce :) glad that you took time to read this.

[Eddie Phillips]

Great job on this. I often think of life as a film myself. If it was the plots would drive us crazy!

[Anand Sehgal]

Exactly so. Thank you my friend :)

[MsJewel]

Wonderful use of metaphors in this well written piece. We never really do know what tomorrow will bring! :) Julie

[Anand Sehgal]

Thanks a lot Julie :D