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Existence

I often stop by the mirror and see
If the diary behind my back overshadows me.

I know its not possible.
Because physics has rules
that sets lights straight.

But in this world of poets and stories
They have a different rule that even they don't know!
I fear,
One day I will not be fast enough
To chase down the words I believe to have caged.

I have seen people who are phobic to noise.
Trust me, it is still better than silence.

SoUmY@



Comments

Rukhiya said…
You call this one insane, and I will have to disbelieve every word you say. Its super good!
December 27, 2008 4:05 AM
Trinath Gaduparthi said…
Fantastic. I liked the flow and the concept.Brought out wonderfully.
January 03, 2009 9:20 AM
Madeeha said…
"Rules"....

Yes, so many things have rules, rules to set things straight, rules to define, rules to keep up the pretence....
of feigned order in a a world of inescapable, intangible chaos.

Yes, your "Existence" is powerful! :)
January 13, 2009 6:02 AM
Pragnya said…
I often stop by the mirror and see
If the diary behind my back overshadows me.

hmm...when u sit down and start introspecting yourself...even the smallest mistake that u made overshadows you....

I know its not possible.
Because physics has rules
that sets lights straight.

But in this world of poets and stories
They have a different rule that even they don't know!

its the inner-strife b/w the aesthetic, the ethical and the exact.
I fear,
One day I will not be fast enough
To chase down the words I believe to have caged.

I have seen people who are phobic to noise.
Trust me, it is still better than silence.

your words are deep and powerful soumya bhaiya...and nothing can ruin the existence of their beauty.
January 15, 2009 5:02 AM
Usha Pisharody said…
What is it that grants existence? The sliver of a shadow of one's doubting mind? Or the silence that ensheathes one in that quest for the spring from whence it came? I have wondered about this. And you have written so tangibly and electrifyingly about that same thought!

What can I say?

Goosebumps!!! Honest!
January 15, 2009 5:11 AM
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