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Jun 2018 · 4.7k
Know Thyself
Ishan Kumar Jun 2018
Many books you might have read. 
But, did you ever read the reader? 


Many songs you might have listened.
But, did you ever listen to the listener? 


Many places you might have explored.
But, did you ever explore the explorer? 


Many events you might have experienced. 
But, did you ever experience the experiencer? 


Many journeys you might have voyaged.
But, did you ever voyage to the voyager?


Many facts you might have known. 
But, did you ever know the knower?
This poem is inspired by ancient spiritual texts which emphasize on knowing oneself.
Jun 2018 · 1.2k
Desire Paradox
Ishan Kumar Jun 2018
Arguing when wish to be quiet;
Speechless when wish to talk.


Unveiling when wish to conceal;
Expressionless when wish to convey.  


Lost in thoughts when wish to read;
Void of thoughts when wish to write.


Fighting when wish to love;
Fearful when wish to fight.


Lethargic when wish to act;
Unstoppable when wish to restraint.


Holding on when wish to let go;
Surrendered when wish to strive.
Holding on when wish to let go;
Surrendered when wish to strive.

— The End —