The poetic journey is cathartic
The strong emotions
Concerns and genuine passions
For life to evolve from struggles
Mind does seek the answers
Plausible debates with Universe
It’s a philosophical strife
Trying to unravel the truth of existence
It’s a rebellion with thought
Poetry is expansive imagery
After drawing inspiration from debates
In the process of self-realization
Contemplation and introspection
Spirit deserves the eternal knowledge
Dimension of the soul is to be awakened
Prophetic moments in solitude
Omniscient voice speaks to the poet
A cosmic balm in the guise of truth
Only way to tame a rebellious heart
Intense clarity scares general consciousness
A poet’s fate to deal with suspicion
Sarcasm, derision, outright insult of words
Philosophy faces scant acceptance
It’s a journey to illuminate the intellect
To look beyond the realm of worldly
There’s euphoria in poetic journey
A poet’s journey continues©
Amitav Chowdhury 
What are the rules of poetry? Who is ever truly correct when explaining/ describing poets or poetry? If we don’t speak from our hears, where then shall we write? Your poetry is beautiful! Dare to be different, self, you bet! I am honored to have discovered your words.
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Abraham Maslow drew the pyramid of needs & said , ” Self actualization” is the last need of a human being. I think poets are often at this level of the pyramid , though world may compel them periodically to fall off the pyramid . They get up and climb back to the top of the pyramid , a quest for self knowledge …..Beautifully captured in this poem !
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I quite like the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs reference here. Well, I would say creativity and writers create their own world and psychological needs which are indeed challenged and seen with suspicion, when society feels they are going off in a different tangent of life. 🙂
This eternal journey is insatiable and the psychological and philosophical explorations are a journey worth considering.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.
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This is so beautifully penned, and brings a calmness to the mind when read. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Kaushik. I am glad you enjoyed this write. 🙂
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