Night’s halo and celestial secrets Contrasts enmeshed in a solitary soul’s pursuit To uncover the magical images Endearing voices wish to lure away the soul to a distant world It is time to blend with the darkness Acquire the rhythm of a persuasive night with a mellifluous tone Also, mimic the gait while wandering without being identified Even the shadows become friendly to this silhouette … Continue reading Of the Night
The journey from desires to dust Waking up every day with the nudge of first morning rays Pondering over the genesis of this consciousness With every deep-breath trying to identify the scent of this universe What is so intoxicating about the night? One needs to retire from the journey for a brief moment Awaken to the day while the desires still rearrange themselves Secret confabulations … Continue reading Relinquishing an Identity
There may not be an alternative pen to compose the secret feelings Sighing within like a forlorn lover; wishing to immerse in the sympathetic ink Echoes will be penned by the pen that glides assuredly across the page When listening isn’t happening anymore, writing comes to the rescue Sitting near the dull flames to ignite the tired soul from deep slumber Hoping, the memoir will … Continue reading Secret Feelings
No one will be alright in a distracted world. There isn’t enough time to familiarize with the intrinsic thoughts and cater to the clear consciousness. One has to come out of that world to the many worlds that are ready to seize the inquisitive child. Such a frenzied world does not discriminate in distracting. Distractions are sold everywhere; easily available and the curious individual’s eyes … Continue reading When we aren’t Distracted
Leaning towards the inappropriate realities While eyes are mesmerised, curiously look away from the truth Depending on the flimsy foundation of mere reflections Incantations create a network of stifling paths Arrhythmic beats create a different rhythm of life ~Amitav Continue reading Leaning
Writing settles so many questions, but the writer is unsettled initially, has to inspire the self to look for a courageous narrative to emphasize with strong emotions. It’s a dichotomy, where the writer and concept are in a contradictory position and it is difficult resolving such passionate issues with few words. The necessity to write down the experiences encompasses some unrealized spectrum of life. It … Continue reading Settle it with Writing
Step into the void, there’s nothing to worry Feel the nothingness and winds free of gossips Incalculable moments feels alien for a while Without reflections and past perceptions The void is the ovoid where life journeys ~Amitav Continue reading Do not Avoid the Void
It is difficult entering an unwelcome abode Love that feels like a favour Walls coloured with disdain and corners cluttered with pain Who would live those thoughts every day? That passive anger driving the agenda of life, without thinking twice How much a soul can devote to negativity? ‘Tis time for the soul to decide and walk away from everything; even oblivion Why be cloaked … Continue reading Without Favour
Is being empathic difficult in times of persuasive competition? We may be seeking to compete where there doesn’t exist one. Contradictory views perceived to be antagonistic is only looking at the partial paradigm of communication. We forget, that communication is to accentuate the ideas and also settle such trivial rivalries. When the distractions and images of (fierce) competition are seen only as a rivalry, it … Continue reading Showing Empathy is Difficult
The strong desire to influence the mirror To compose a fable with manipulated reflections The soul wouldn’t deign to speak with the contradictions Turning away from the mirror in anguished state Who would be gullible enough to be arrested by them? Reflections and perceptions aren’t of similar nature Find anything from the endless gossips? Stepping into the mirror and walking away further Trying to blend … Continue reading Struggles With the Mirror
Amitav Chowdhury 