A human being is mortal. The mortal remains may perish but the soul is eternal. |
Who am I ?????? I am one who was born out of love Love …..that my parents shared……….. I am one who was conceived as a seed In my mother’s womb…………. Who bore me for nine long months…….. I am one who kicked her when I was in her womb But was comforted by her loving & soft caress I am the one who gave her the pain of labour But when laid in her arms , she only smiled At my innocent face…. For I was her fruit of labour…… I am one whose dad took hold of my finger When I tripped & fell , while learning to walk as a toddler…………. But was not near to be his walking stick When he was old…… Today when he is far away… I am not able to follow his footsteps…… I am one whom my teachers taught the “abc’s ‘ & “123 ‘s “……….. But today in this rat race of life…..i have become a competitor…. I have forgotten my P’s & Q’s…… I have forgotten to remember those endless faces…… Who had who had taught me to count….. I am the one who have often overlooked those who were in pain because of me……. As I myself was wounded & was in pain….. I am one who could have been a balm for those ailing ……. But I applied the balm on myself….. I am one who seeks pleasures in life….but Are busy nursing the injuries that life has given us……… I am one who is balancing the life’s joys & sorrows In scales………… I weep when my sorrows are heavier… I laugh a rainbow when my joys are doubled…… I am one who forgets that my joys are my sorrows unmasked…… I am one who delights in laying down laws…….. & delights more in breaking them…….. I am one who fights for my rights … but do not hesitate to rob another one of theirs…….. Yes I am a human being…….. But I am also the first rays of the sun………. That shimmers in the dawn……. When I think of the mankind as my very own…… I am one who can make my house a home…… With my heart & cherish it with love & care Just as my body is a temple of god ……. So is my home…….. So is my neighbourhood …… My state….. My country…….. My universe……. I have the beauty and warmth to turn the brick , wood & stone to a temple, mosque, or church……… I am the one who can become a sacred bread ……for god’s sacred feast…….. I am the one who beats the holy drums to welcome the almighty mother ……& also to bid a fond farewell to her…….. I am the one sings hymns & lights lamps in praise of a deity….. But forgets to worship the one next to me….who is also temple of god…. I am the one who can scale the tallest mountains & sail across the fierce raging seas… If my ropes , ships & companions are strong & trustworthy……………. I am the one who can be myself amongst kids….. I am the one who can give a little of myself….. Not only to those whom I care for…… But also to those who care for me… And also to those who care not for me……. For the trees in the orchards, the river s & the flocks in the pasture also do so…… I am one who was brought in this world with a purpose…….. I have been assigned to job in life to fulfill……. As …. a son /daughter/son-in-law/daughter-in-law… A father /mother.. A husband /wife.. A brother/sister… A nephew/niece…. A grandson/granddaughter… A friend A teacher….. A student….. A professional… A homemaker… A citizen…… Until I can complete these duties….i will be born again & again……. To fulfill these tasks..& bear the fruits…… I am one who rests in reason & moves with passion…….. For reason are the rudders of my boat of life….. And passion are the waves in the seas…… Reason is the force that confines…… And passion when let lose is flame that burns….. I am the one who must not only….. Welcome the ebb of tide of life…… But also embrace its flood too…….. I am the one who can talk of…..my joys , sorrows, pain, laughter, relationships , anger , hatred, love,…..with those who care…….. But my silence….can speak a hundred decibels louder than my words……. I am the one who can embrace the past with fond remembrances , the present with affection & the future with longing….. I am the one who is goodness in a countless ways……when I am strong and swift……… Yet I am not evil when I falter in the steps & limp….. I am the goodness who has lost my way in the darkness……. & need someone with a lamp to regain & show my path ………. I am the one who desires so many pleasures in life……yet remain speechless in prayer…… For I know the almighty listens to my heartbeat with an invisible stethoscope…….. I am that beautiful creation which is eternity gazing at a mirror……… I am the one fears death as something unknown & fearsome……. When it is only the eternity….. My body is mortal…..it rose from dust & will return to dust & ashes……. But I am immortal……. My thoughts ,actions, words, desires, memories will cycle again & again in form of my family , friends, loved ones, countrymen, & universe………………. I am a little of everything in everyone……… I the one who will be the sunrays in summer, the raindrops & the magnificent rainbow in the monsoons, the golden leaves in autumn, the snowfall in winter, the birds & blossoms in spring…… I the one who will be the cycle of seasons even after I am dead & gone…….. The leaves of memories will silently fall… Gently with tears as we gather them all…… I am the one who is eternal & immortal……. By Dr. Sujata Chatterjee (Mou Dutta) |