The Kingdom of Shadow: The Cycle Goes On

In the beginning, there was Shadow,

Still, dark, and obscure.

From desire, ambition was born,

To create and explore.

Shadow expands, an endless chasm,

Creating, sustaining, consuming all.

Good and bad, desire's kingdom,

Divided by ambition's call.

Seeds of desire sown in creatures,

To thrive and appreciate.

Driven by ambition's features,

They shape their fate.

From desire's roots, the world emerged,

Ambition fueling life's parade.

Yet in its wake, a rift occurred,

Dividing Shadow's serenade.

Shadow expands, an endless chasm,

Creating, sustaining, consuming all.

Good and bad, desire's kingdom,

Divided by ambition's call.

Flanked by twin kingdoms, Shadow grows,

The undeniable supreme truth it shows,

Enveloped in greed, fear, and pride,

Still remains dark and obscure inside.

-- Pradeep K (Prady)

Miles Away

Driving down that old dirt road, with nothing but the moonlight to guide my way,

Didn't stop at the junction, for I couldn't afford the delay.

Got a heart full of dreams and a pocketful of hope, chasing a love that's just a mile away,

With plenty of talent, and a little bit of luck, perhaps you and I are just a smile away!

Singing songs to the stars, with your memory by my side,

Never understood the reasons you said, I wondered why you had to go away.

Got a heart full of dreams and a pocketful of hope, chasing a love that's just a mile away,

With plenty of talent, and a little bit of luck, perhaps you and I are just a smile away!

Now I'm counting every mile, every moment, every tear, hoping to find a way back to you someday,

No, I'm not there yet, you're too far ahead! I couldn't keep up with you, but I'll be there some day!

But until then, I'll keep driving down this old dirt road, chasing my dreams in my own way.

Got a heart full of dreams and a pocketful of hope, chasing a love that's just a mile away,

With plenty of talent, and a little bit of luck, perhaps you and I are just a smile away!

-- Pradeep K (Prady)