Calmness

the undercurrent 
always at work
the agitation of mind 
refusing to pause
as if human worries are unlimited
like wants
calmness of mind
equanimity 
a distant dream! 
the distant dream is hardly coveted
coveted is the materialism
the love for greed 
the patronage of ego
the ego erasing wisdom
or righteousness 
and the inner callings
paving the way for unforgivingness
putting ' I' on the pedestal of ignorance
acting as hands in glove for hatred 
the hatred makes sure 
to bury the love 
the love is not possible 
for incessant inside  disgruntlement! 
what a platter! 
a hobson's choice 
or no choice 
i prayed for me 
and you all
for that elusive calmness
to return reinvented!

Kamakhya 

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