search of self

this poem was inspired by the book "siddhartha" by herman hesse. it talks about siddhartha gautama's search for nirvana. of course, he is most popularly known as buddha. the poem reflects his journey, his struggles and frustrations as well as hi

I seek for that I do not know
My passions compel me to go
Questions plague my weary aimless mind
As blindly, my Self I try to find

Sacrifice and prayers I bestow
Fail to quell the fire in me aglow
Pain, denial, nothingness doth seem
To bring me farther from my dream

Senses deceive as much as letting go
Knowledge claim but does not really know
Just as worldly treasures kill my soul
My lust is poison in a silver bowl

Deranged, disgusted, out of hope
I saw death my answer as I mope
And there it was that sacred mighty cry
"Om", and again I've strength to try

A last trial, one that hurt the most
My past, haunting me like a ghost
I passed, my Self found, I finished the race
My journey over, I am whole, I found my solace.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Arlen]

I like this, I got a poem with the same name as well. You should check out Osho, you'd like him if you like the book that inspired you to write this. Peace

[Who among Fire]

Nicely written. Flows well. First stanza is quite nice.
:)