Essence

Why do words just fall short

Why is expression so inadequate

Why can't thoughts be framed

Why can't feelings be expressed

Why can't emotions be crystalised

Why can't experiences be verbalised

Why do explanations seem simplistic

Can't capture the essence or what's beyond

Why is it difficult to define

What we say is never enough

Or meaningless exaggeration

Why are we always groping

 

People nodd knowingly

Form half baked opinions

Jump to hasty conclusions

Dont listen in entirety

Don't care to read expressions

Nor can fathom silences

Can't connect with the eyes

Or see what they say

And the language of tears

 

Then when someone

Can anticipate your thought before you think

Complete your unfinished sentence

Read volumes from your expression

Connect to the core

Feel the pulse

Comprehend what seems inane

Just share through a glance or a smile

Or just an inscrutable gesture

Amidst a multitude or in solitude

Or enliven you with a touch

Set your spirit free

From inadequacy or inhibition of expression

You want that bliss to last forever

 

Does life give you enough scope to savour

Such unbridled connectivity

 

 

Reviews

[Wolfwind Words]

Wow, this was a wonderfully writen creation of perfect words for a sublime artistic moment.
You speak volumes of truth, both questions and answers. As to why alot of people just don't understand all these wonderful things, is that the have lost touch with their inner spirit, that fire that god sparked into us at the time of creation.
Someday i pray that all people will find that true path again and we will be able to speak the universe with a glance.
GReat Wonderfull, beautiful peice of art!

[Michael X]

Does life give you enough scope to savour
Such unbridled connectivity"
very true, and to some degree i personally think perhaps, but i would be as self awareness, for how
often does on look from beyond there own shoes, and see things from the outside gazing in,
as a reflection, as your words show here, your words are contemplated on a spiritual level,
its true, most see things at surface level, to see below the surface takes faith and knowing,
and a willingness to progress, your poem draws the reader to depthful thoughts, what i find
intriguing is, if most people realize what you've projected within themselves and come to
a term of understanding, it could be of great use, and the word would be a wiser place.

[Mayukh Das]

On a fullmoon night,
When i lost sight,
Of the distant hut
Glowing lantern light;

Somewhere a voice called out,
Tone full of doubt,
why was i leaving
what is it about?

All i had was a blank stare,
Wanted, but could not share,
Hoped He would realise
From my half moist eyes,
But, He whistled and passed by-
Never noticed why,
My face was not bright,
And i moved on into the night.

Mam i had no real words to say how good ur poem was....
all i cud do is write a poem of mine.
its tile is.... Even God didnt notice.

The complete connection, where words no longer bridge the two souls, transcending beyond sight.

Well written and wonderful form. Great use of words and well painted.

A wonderful piece

[Going...going...gone!]

hmm...interesting as well as thought-provoking....is it possible that one may find such a connection? Isn't it a fanciful idea to wait for one...especially in a world like ours......that is as fleeting and momentary as ether? Is there really someone out there who we can connect so with? I wish....I wonder....I hope....

God Bless You!

[Vatsayayana]

Beautiful! Powerful!
Ahhh... the yearn to feel such a connection, to find it.
I'd search the world over for one to understand. To have that brief moment.
To be able to peer into each other's souls. To understand. To embrace. To truly feel.
What beauty. Your words are a balm to my raw heart. Stunning.
Brava!

[AK]

It would truly be wonderful to share that level of understanding and unity. I wonder...

[Carole]

You raise so many wonderful and thought provoking questions here...

People nodd knowingly

Form half baked opinions

Jump to hasty conclusions

Dont listen in entirety

Don't care to read expressions

Nor can fathom silences

Can't connect with the eyes

Or see what they say

And the language of tears

(This is human nature it seems...) I think each of us must work to truly "hear" what others are saying and to "read between the lines." So often it is what is not being said that is important. By nature, we are a selfish people...We live in a busy society, and sometimes we don't take the time to connect with others and to look deep within and read what is not being said as well as those things that are...

I love how you used both the inability to connect as well as the feeling that truly connecting brings and the differences between the two. What relief when we find that special someone that, as you said, finishes our sentences through anticipating our thoughts.

A very thought provoking write. Bravo!

[Rain]

You ask universal questions. Ancient questions. To find that one who knows you, that talks without speaking..the sees without looking. Does such a person exist. We al believe at one time we have found that one, yet..most times that oneness fades a way. Is it an endless search ? Do we ask to many questions..demand too many answers. I don't know. This is a great thought provoking piece. Rain..

[Fran Marie]

A well penned piece expressed so nicely ~Great Job!~Fran

[Brenda Sue]

Very well written and a great message. Wonderfully penned. Great job.