Abrade the layers of soot
that you invariably wear
from those deceiving eyes
You may not be aware,
but you appear spurious
for illusion conceives images
that never exists,
you then live in a world
that you presumably conceive
So, clear your vision
before you dare to peep inside,
for the worldly mirage
only let you see some pleasant visage,
but the reality is far beneath the skin
have the courage to look within
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We must all have the courage to look within.
Thanks a lot well said
😊😊 Not Megha.
But thank you.
You know my WP is acting up on mobile. It showed Megha’s image. I am so sorry. What should I address you as
😀😀 WP always acts up on mobiles. You can address me as Punam.
Great thank you Punam. 🌸
Beautifully written. Last lines were the heart of it. Loved your writing style. All good wishes from your fellow blogger.
Thank you so much Yusuf. Good wishes to you too my friend
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Your words of wisdom remind me of Rumi😊👍👌👏
Omg. That is the best compliment I have ever received. But the fact is I am just an insignificant speck and Rumi is shine of the all stars put together. I will treasure it Yasmin. Thanks a lot ❤️
Yup we’ll said,Have the courage to look within.Im appalled sometimes about how some people are so self centered and ignorant.
Well said Megha. Thanks for commenting
You are most welcome Shantanu😊
Your words make me selfreflect many times.And also make me think about certain feelings or emotions which we deliberately ignore or inhibit at times.Keep writing👏,Keep help people inspire and heal.
I am out of words to thank you ❤️thank you. It means s lot to me
You’re most welcome🌸🌼🌸🌼
My pleasure Shantanu
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So blissful!
Thank you so much Devika. I am waiting for your posts
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Thank you so much, Joshua
Thank you for this beautiful and powerful poem! I love it. (:
That is really sweet of you to say that. Thank you
An incredibly powerful and well conveyed message. You’re definitely one of the most talented writers that I’ve come across. Keep the great work Shantanu!!
Thank you so much for your such kind words. Much appreciate it
Wonderful is the word . ……This is thought provoking and powerful.👍
Yes, we all have to look further than we think we have to look. Good poem
Thank you so much Sakshi. Appreciate your kind comment. Must be late for you
Thank you so much
Reading your poetry is always a pleasure. 😊
Yes very late but I am a night owl😛
Thank you Sakshi 😊yeah I can see that 🌸😊
😀😀 have a nice day Shantanu…..thank God it’s a Sunday.
I know. 😊for us even Monday is a holiday yay 😊😊
Oh yeah it’s a long weekend for u guys …..lucky u….🤗😊
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You’re most welcome sir!
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“The first will be last and the last first. The least of you will be the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. Greatly favored by God is the person of poor spirit and gentle character!”
You are greatly loved by the one true Perfect Being indeed, my friend! Your loving-kindness and humility is evident by your very words and actions. I am greatly humbled by having met you and read your words. I am a man of unclean lips amongst a people of unclean lips! Forgive me of my foul language sir! I don’t know anyone else who would be worthy.
Thank you so much for such beautiful comment. Glad to connect and thanks for your comment
Absolutely, friend. I will be reading your blog with great interest.
Thank you again Neal. I look forward to reading yours too
I would suggest waiting a little before reading my book. I have to edit out some foul language. My earthly desire to be controversial as if it mattered was going beyond my understanding that God does not need false polemics to reach his true people.
Sure thing will do my friend
Thank you, my friend. I’m sure God will spare those who would be offended long enough for me to repent of such a trivial error.
My pleasure
Alright, I have edited the draft so that no direct foul language is used. I may still have some editing to do on myself before my words are entirely compassionate like the great people I admire. However, I am humble enough to concede that I cannot know what I do not already know. I need the help of others to tell me where I lack humility.
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So true, especially now that the society is all based on the outward. Its what inside of you. Your inner beauty. Thank you so much for writing this beautiful and moving poem. I need this printed. Think I’ll choose it for my month of reblogs 😉
Thank you so much Tammy for your kind words. And you said it beautifully
You’re welcome much 🙂 haha thanks much!
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Nice!
Thanks a lot Warren
Food for thought, beautiful
Thanks a lot Nimra
Thank you for the reblog
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