Enough, enough, what's enough?
The fun, the lies, the cries.
Why does the mind always strive to win,
To grasp what it desires within?
How swiftly the pinnacle turns sour,
As whims find their answers, in chaos they flower.
Years later, solace I find,
In what I didn't feel, indulge, or bind.
I protest life's blueprint, it's a cosmic jest,
Never consulted, but I'll put it to the test.
No permission sought, yet here I am,
Like a cosmic sitcom, life's design, oh damn!
These conundrums, needless, they spin,
Good and bad, mere interpretations within.
Where lies the ultimate test,
For fulfillment, a sought-after quest?
Grieve, grieve, always grieve,
As grapes sour, we endlessly perceive.
Thirsty for the mirage, we pine,
Unraveling the secret, divine.
What enslaves us, what sets us free?
To master ourselves, what's the key?
A mad man's melody, unheard for years,
In the silence, it falls, unnoticed tears.
Chaos and Solace, explores themes of introspection, dissatisfaction with life, and the fleeting beauty of existence. The Sufi style and imagery of the sunset are used metaphorically to convey these ideas.
The speaker reflects on their attempts to find inner peace and quiet the restless thoughts that stem from a troubled existence. They observe the unfolding of life's events, recognizing both the apparent randomness and the underlying connections.
The metaphor of composing melodies represents the individual's efforts to create meaning and purpose in life, expecting others to share in their experiences.
The sunset symbolizes the passage of time and the transient nature of life's beauty. Despite the challenges and struggles depicted in the "riotous colors" of existence, there's a longing for the twilight years to be as serene and meaningful as the picturesque end of day.
Dr. S.V.Prabhath
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