A Shared Journey
By Shiva
@Shiva49 (28366)
Singapore
March 2, 2021 11:12pm CST
The world does not make sense
Media and leaders of all hues say
We are different
But I see only Oneness
We are told to take up the Cudgels
All the time against others
But I see only oneness everywhere
Am I to fight against our Creator?
Our journey is same here under the same sun
We fight to survive
Why some make a living
Goading us to fight among us
We tell our children follow the righteous path
But confuse them as we prove hypocrites
Sowing carried forward divisions
Thereby perpetuating misery
How to get out of the rut
When there is lack of will
Maybe, we won’t change
And also prevent others to do so
Hoping for miracles
When we don’t deserve it
Is the clear Writing on the Wall
As we hope against hope
Been on the beaten path
All my life wondering what I could have done
Others also in the same boat under a blazing sun
A shared journey indeed.
Image: In the same boat from Pixels Free Image
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8 responses
@Sam_graphixer (2465)
• India
3 Mar 21
Such great words .... Do you write in general ?
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@Sam_graphixer (2465)
• India
4 Mar 21
@Shiva49 oh i see .... actually i am searching for authors to compile my book ... so where ever i see poetry i got curious
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@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
4 Mar 21
@Sam_graphixer Then I should try poetry more.
I should start with free verse.
I am curious too about your book - maybe I can join in your effort.
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@innertalks (23734)
• Australia
3 Mar 21
That's a good effort, siva.
I like poetry that gives out a good message, in its words, and underlying theme.
A lot of your replies and writings have a poetical undertone to them sometimes, so I expected you to be good at writing poetry too.
@innertalks (23734)
• Australia
3 Mar 21
@Shiva49 Most of my poetry is just freestyle poetry too.
I also am not into metering, and I wouldn't know how to read a meter either...lol...I do try my hand at short poetry, like Japanese Haiku, or Senryu though. I like those, short and sharp, with often a hidden twist of meaning in them too.
@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
3 Mar 21
@innertalks I know your style well Steve.
This came off the cuff - attempt to attract more eye-balls and responses.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
4 Mar 21
@Shiva49 This was very meaningful and well written. Great job!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
4 Mar 21
@Shiva49 You're so very welcome! 
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@profree2019 (1208)
• Barquisimeto, Venezuela
3 Apr 21
Shiva friend, excellent to be your first attempt at poetry. You are on the right track. Success in your project.
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@profree2019 (1208)
• Barquisimeto, Venezuela
3 Apr 21
@Shiva49 You're welcome, friend. When words are read with the eyes of the heart, they usually generate a smile.
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@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
3 Mar 21
@Laurakemunto Thanks again.
I should write more then
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
3 Mar 21
@Shiva49 it's so good and best choice of words too
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