Saturday, March 16, 2024

The Red Night

What would you do when the red night comes to haunt you,
When all your torches are blind, and every corner you turn
Has a dagger pointing at you,
What would you do then?

There's no hiding from the darkness,
Which can hide everything from the light
You can run from your source, but beware,
You cannot escape your destination!

As the crimson haze surrounds and shadows play weird games,
When you're lost in the chaos, no light to guide the way,
Faint echoes of the past, whispers in the air,
Will they help you rise, or push you farther down?

Voices from the darkness, calling out your name,
As you wander aimlessly, searching for the flame.
But the red night's grip tightens, holding you near,
How will you cope with this endless maze of doubt and fear?

In the red night's embrace, your heart heavy with doubt,
Lost in the labyrinth, trying to find a way out.
Whispers of hope in the darkness you hear,
But will they lead you to freedom, or deepen your fear?

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

                                      -o-

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Treacherous Transformations

(Introduction: In life, we often face treacherous transformations—moments of profound change and uncertainty that challenge us to navigate through the unknown. The following poem explores the complexities of these transformations, offering two contrasting perspectives on how we respond to adversity. As you read through the continuations, consider the divergent paths we may take and the lessons we can glean from each experience.)


Beginning:

Treacherous transformations!
Remember not to hurt yourself as you
Drive through those hairpin curves!
You may have a firm grip on the wheel,
But have no say on the transmission!

Treacherous transformations!
You know where you wanna turn, but
You don't ever know why you can't!
You've given it all you ever had, but
You can't ever have what you want!

Treacherous transformations!
So, your vehicle finds a life of its own,
And decides to plunge into the gorge!
You could either jump out or sink in,
What you do will declare your fate!



Continuation 1:

Treacherous transformations!
You chose to leap, to break free from the fall,
And as you tumble through the unknown,
You realize the depths of your own strength,
And the courage it takes to rise again.

Treacherous transformations!
In the wreckage of your former self,
You find the seeds of a new beginning,
Each shattered piece a testament to resilience,
Each scar a story of survival.

Treacherous transformations!
As you emerge from the darkness into the light,
You see the beauty in the broken,
For it's in the cracks that the light shines through,
And in the chaos, you discover your truest self.




Continuation 2:

Treacherous transformations!
You chose to surrender, to let the darkness consume,
And as you descend into the abyss,
You feel the weight of your regrets,
And the echo of lost opportunities.

Treacherous transformations!
In the depths of your despair, you find solace,
A twisted comfort in the familiar pain,
Each passing moment a reminder of your choices,
Each breath a struggle against the suffocating void.

Treacherous transformations!
As you embrace the shadows, you lose yourself,
Drowning in the sea of your own making,
Forgetting who you once were,
And becoming a ghost of what could have been.

-- Pradeep K (Prady)


Saturday, February 10, 2024

Discovery in the Rain

As I sat there, in the evening drizzle,
Looking down at the forming puddle,
Tens of bright faces all around me,
Not one could help solve this puzzle!

How it all had started, how it went on,
Why I had to enter, why I should go on,
What would be when my role is done,
When would I know when to be gone?

Camouflaged remain the forces, true,
And their intentions remain unknown, 
Mesmerized, the majority runs about,
Assuming lordship of their grave!

A little more thought would set them 
Straight, the buried don't own the pit.
Bring what I may to the table today,
Upon my exit, home, I'll be on my way!

And then it started pouring down,
The faces shadowed by umbrellas.
It was then, a voice caught my ear
Your home, it said, must be near!

It all came out of nowhere, is not,
And will go not anywhere,
For, I am not that which is,
But I am that which is not!

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

                             -o-


Sunday, February 04, 2024

It Is What It Is

It is what it is, and it couldn't be better!
Or could it? But if it were, it wouldn't be.
For, it wouldn't remain if it could!

Life's every truth, if rooted in myth,
Mystifies! Or so it tries, and with
So many cons dealing emotions,
Succumbs!

It is what it is, and none of it matters!
Or, does it? If it did, it shouldn't be.
For, it wouldn't be the same then!

Like everything else comes desire,
From the silent, dark, potent chasm,
And when it matures into ambition,
Tips the scales!

It is what it is, an unending race!
Or is it not? If not, it shouldn't be.
For, then would be total stillness!

The various imbalances are of the
Creatures, by the creatures alone,
And will take the creatures down
To their bitter end!

It may not seem so, but it shall pass,
For, it is what it is, and no other.
It is what it is, and that makes it all right!

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

                                    -o-

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Rhythms of Change

Just a moment more, if we could take,
Rather than the whole lifetime we fake,
Truthful to mirrors, our face to make,
Joy to self and others, and no heartbreak.

In a moment, a flash, everything could change!
Life's boat could float either east or west!
Here we are with no appraisal of our range!
Our know might only keep us afloat a while, at best!

In the dance of time, we find our groove,
Chasing dreams, not stuck in the same old move.
Each step a chance, our spirits to prove,
In the rhythm of life, our hearts improve.

Yet, in this melody, a twist of fate!
A chord unseen, a shift that can't wait!
No crystal ball can predict our state!
We navigate the notes, love and create!

Just a moment more, if we could take,
Beyond the surface, where true bonds make.
Mirrors reflecting the essence we shape,
Joy radiates real, no shadows to escape.

In a moment, a flash, everything could change!
In this journey, shadows may estrange!
A symphony of life, a spectrum so strange!
No roadmap through this infinite range!

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

                                       -o-


Sunday, December 10, 2023

Twilight Reflections

Just as I'm about to close my eyes,
A comforter of life before me lies.
In the stitching of moments, threads unfold
A tale to share, both tender and bold.

I wander through the alleys of time,
A flash of memories, joyful and sublime.
Learn, dear ones, from the steps I've trod,
In the drama of survival, each act, a fraud.

The canvas of youth ripens, dreams mature,
Seeds of passion, wisdom's threads endure.
Chase not just shadows, but the sun's warm kiss,
In the great oceans of love, find your bliss.

In my twilight, as shadows softly grow,
I ink these words, a heartfelt throw.
Life's blend, a mix of joy and fears,
Lessons etched in the passage of years.

Hold onto laughter, let it gently linger,
Kindness, a cloak that makes hearts bigger.
Beware, though, of pride, a deceitful ride,
In humility, true wisdom shall abide.

As I close my eyes, a final adieu,
To the world I leave, to you, it's true.
Cherish the journey, embrace its grace,
In every heartbeat, find your own space.

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

                                     -o-

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Edges of Freedom

Life has proven itself a spiral today!
I've seen a bit of magic along the way!
To be out, on the ledge;
To be free, on the edge!

To find another good reason to sway!
Wonder what it takes to find a play!
The singers have resigned;
Nothing else comes to mind!

I'll let reason take a backseat today!
Embrace the night, come what may!
To live, as if to die;
To crawl, as if to fly!

Hiding in shadows, I found my own way!
Give me nothing, but take nothing away!
You'll see my cause;
Relax every clause!

Life will prove itself a spiral today!
You'll see a bit of magic along the way!
Reach out, on the ledge;
I'll set you free on the edge!

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

                                -o-