Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. -Marcus Aurelius When there are immense possibilities much beyond our ability to comprehend the truth of this existence, there are also greater chances of being mislead with false perceptions that have been etched deeply in the psyche of every age of existence. Just when we think that … Continue reading The Opinionated Truth
There are days I am not willing to share my thoughts Like to be alone in a crowded scene and study every detail After staring for some time, the silhouettes start acting Reacting to the intense occurrences, as an individual Trying to construct a separate world, and yet, connect Comment on the popular topics of the day; political stirrings Although the voices try to be … Continue reading When Thoughts Fail
Mere reputation isn’t enough to fight the persistent weather Judgements make them threadbare- a multitude of opinions Carry enough malice with the overt expressions of familiarity Odds are that the genuine effort thwarted by a cathartic milieu Prevails agony along the way of the misfortune and apathy Trivial comments find their way to the conscience like snakes Disrepute thrust upon the pure sentiments… a weary … Continue reading It Falters
Recalcitrant ideas try to wear out the intensity of changes A storm waits patiently, gathering the power to uproot resistance Who would want to be propelled to the future with vagueness? Not the foolish idea of progress that essentially depletes the trust Bothered by the ideological shifts- the liberty to oppose values Turning away from the crowd is not cowardice, as alleged A purposeless extension … Continue reading Changes Undesired
Ordinary words hastily weave a blanket Invisible becomes those feelings of an eloquent soul It may have had marvellous dreams How inconspicuously they survive among many Failing to fill that precious pen with noble ink Tides of change wipe off the classical concepts There are copious comments about simplicity Oblivious of a tremendous sacrifice The magnificence of simplicity is misread Sudden euphoria and impulsiveness wane … Continue reading Surviving
There can be melodrama in brevity too! Only if one is cognizant of the sensibilities of creativity. Lack of forward-thinking perspectives can make criticism a feeble effort to sabotage a piece of work. Creativity cannot be trifled and stifled with frivolousness! There always have been those voices screaming for attention with scant respect for creativity, and thus, making a diabolical review of it. ~Amitav Continue reading The Depth of Brevity
The letters may have been re-written, Constructed from the deconstructed realities- Of dogmatism, that has been given wings, Prepared from arcane alphabets, Stolen perspectives cordon off the premise; Structured on a foundation of lies, Visions bowed before coercion, Many empty rooms echo but are unheard, While crowded ones are bustling futility. Midnight extends its stay, And morning light reflects the dark sentiments. Fertile thoughts have … Continue reading Before Interpretations
Is it the fear of age? Or, the anecdotes of preceding ages That acts as a catalyst Maybe too many voices Barely explained But too many perceptions and opinions A family of uneasy questions Trying to suppress reason with rage Branches are too feeble To set foot on them is precarious Of which roots are feeble They rarely have the passion Entangled in persistent dilemma … Continue reading Bleakness
It may be the lethargic fingers Or, the deliberate wall of perceptions Reading through the ill coloured goggles Dissecting with unsterilized scalpels Taking a stand over weak analyses Incoherent diagnosis of asymptomatic ideas This is where those lines fail To rein in the exuberant bundle of thoughts Till the time healthy ones are stricken with fear The emotions between the pages Lose their vibrant outlook … Continue reading Contrary Opinions
It is not about the origin of contemporary voices But about their expression in abundance and vitality Echoes in a restricted space; tossed unnecessarily Assortment of ideas reluctantly beside each other This hour or that, there is always time to be blamed For, miscalculated articulations cannot defend Crispy moments are noisy and extremely delicate Counter-narrative exposes the tension and insecurity Clock gathers the courage to … Continue reading Some Voices
Amitav Chowdhury 