Written for 3WW: Kernel, Wield , Abrupt
Adding a Haiku , wasn't able to create one instantly..
Adding a Haiku , wasn't able to create one instantly..
Hides like a kernel
Desire to wield power, dreams
End abruptly
Live a Life of a Mortal
Hidden like a kernel
Deep inside somewhere
In the darkened spaces
Lies the secret of
The greatest weakness
Of the man,
Perceived as strength
A burning desire to
Attain and wield power
Over the weak
A pretty tempting choice
For, it gives a feel
of immortality…
Ah, to reach there
And then struggle
To find the kernel
Of such a need
In those darkened alleys
Without a glimmer
of fake light
No, I wasn’t hopeful
Whole heartedly accepted
That it was better to
Live a life of a mortal
So took the easier path
Abruptly ended
The futile quest..
And now I often wonder
Doesn’t power also lie
In not trying to be powerful..
This is such a powerful and poignant poem. One of my very favorites from you. It shows a depth, but it shows the folly of man.
ReplyDeleteVery well written. Very thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my website too!
Wysteria
I agree with Wysteria..it's really thought provoking...
ReplyDeleteLoved reading ti... :)
very powerful and though provoking write... the last verses speak volumes. well written
ReplyDeleteVery stirring last line, especially combine with the direction your poem was going. Nicely written!
ReplyDeleteWise words.
ReplyDeleteYou have left us with a question to ponder:
ReplyDeleteDoesn’t power also lie
In not trying to be powerful..
This is deep.
it is sed "the meek shall inherit the earth" bird on a wire
ReplyDelete