#DualNature

Life, is not always a pleasant stay,
rather oscillates between extremes,
sometimes burns, being blazing hot,
or freeze up, becoming wintry cold.
It's not the season's change,
but display, our capricious heart,
showing a plethora of emotions,
influenced by our surroundings...

It's the fire, that is invoked,
with the desires, that's soared,
from all the invading stimulants,
through various senses, we absorbed.
So, our interests take root,
passionate, getting into groove,
burning brightly, spreading radiance,
exhausting self, in the process.

Some take the other route,
preferring to tread, at slower pace,
as a part of their inherent nature,
or being weary, of chaotic rush.
It's the reality, dousing the flames,
making them sober, breaking illusions,
as they strive for a harmonious retreat,
still be alert, being engaged deeply.

Human spirits...
It's a curious thing,
getting excited or dampened,
like changing weathers.
And in its depths,
lies a path of duality,
walking on the tight ropes,
between inferno and permafrost...
Of our soul !

© Dr. Manish Rout