Miseries of a Mediocre Mind
An engineer-to-be trying to find solace and solitude in writing.
What is it that I crave for?
Unbeknownst to me,
That which makes me yearn and grieve,
Grieve, till grief itself ceases to exist.
I see a void, I feel a void.
A void whose presence haunts the child in me.
I know not what would fill this void,
To flee from it, I plea.
Overwhelmed I am, by pangs of conscience,
Afraid I am, to sleep.
Engulfed I am, by a strong desire,
That once was buried deep.
I doubt not the sooth, of His plans for me.
But my heart continues to throb.
At times, I hear it's reckless beats,
That are soon accompanied by my wandering thoughts.
Talk about tears - I've shed them all,
Talk about dreams - I've burned them all,
Talk about lies - I've heard them all.
Yet, I continue to live.
My moist eyes conceal a story,
My happy smile is a fallacy.
A strange bond I share, with this agony too,
That a day devoid of despair, now seems absurd.
© 2020 Priya Dinesh
Comments
Priya Dinesh (author) from Bangalore on January 20, 2020:
Thanks a lot, Purvi :)
Purvi from India on January 20, 2020:
Great, Priya.
Very nice poem.
I like this sentence -
My moist eyes conceal a story, My happy smile is a fallacy.
I enjoy it. Thanks for sharing this.
Priya Dinesh (author) from Bangalore on January 16, 2020:
Thank you :)
MG Singh emge from Singapore on January 16, 2020:
This is a nice poem. I liked it, well done.
Priya Dinesh (author) from Bangalore on January 16, 2020:
Thank you :)
Umesh Chandra Bhatt from Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India on January 16, 2020:
This poem affects our senses and makes an impression. Good work. Thanks.
Priya Dinesh (author) from Bangalore on January 15, 2020:
Many thanks Lora, glad you liked it :)
Priya Dinesh (author) from Bangalore on January 15, 2020:
Thanks a lot for the kind words Lorna!
Lora Hollings on January 15, 2020:
This poem certainly isn't mediocre! Beautifully crafted with phrases so artfully and sensitively done. Thanks for sharing. Many blessings to you, Priya.
Lorna Lamon on January 15, 2020:
Such a powerful and poignant poem Priya. Your writing flows beautifully and depicts the void which we all experience at times. An excellent poem.