Reality

By Srushti Kulkarni

Our natural proclivity swells up to run from reality,

what we can’t accept is the life’s face of cruelty,

we fall into a trap of pessimistic perceptions,

only to conclude at some harsh misconceptions.

We refrain from accepting our defeat,

conquering the feeling is no ordinary feat,

yet we find excuses not to swallow vanquishment,

only we yearn for, is some esteemed achievement.

Actions decide how much success we receive,

what caused failure, we can’t perceive,

introspect yourself meticulously O’ human!

don’t criticize destiny, don’t be a layman.

Think twice and act, then preach a decision,

leave no space for regrets, such be the precision,

the process is a game of mind and brain, be wise,

gullible mind makes you naïve and that’s otherwise.

When a sense of fear clouds your muddled mind,

when the outcomes of your work don’t favour the grind,

listen to the symphonic rhythm of your heart,

smile at the beautiful life which resembles an art.

Sometimes we get stuck in a mire of fake world,

don’t sprint from reality, lose yourselves and get swirled,

coz the precious being is not to be controlled by false,

prove them that you comprise of fearless fireballs.

By Srushti Kulkarni