Paradoxical Symphony: The Enigma of Life's Impermanence
In this single verse of existence, a paradoxical force,
An enigma to unravel and understand,
That which was not, now becomes, in due course,
A dance of atoms and molecules, unplanned.
Life bursts forth in infinite forms and shapes,
From tiny microbes to grandiose beings,
It ebbs and flows, sometimes gentle, sometimes in agape,
And through it all, a grand mystery, we're seeing.
What happens when we breathe our first breath?
Our senses ignite, and we begin to explore,
A journey of discovery that leads to our death,
A cycle that repeats forevermore.
We cling to certainty, yet nothing is assured,
We seek control, yet all is in flux,
Our grip on life tenuous and blurred,
As we navigate through the ebb and flow of lucks.
What weighs heavy on our hearts and minds?
The burdens we carry, the choices we make,
A constant struggle to leave our fears behind,
As we strive to create our destiny's stake.
Oblivion looms on the horizon, ever near,
An abyss that swallows all we hold dear,
Yet, in this knowledge, we find no fear,
For life's impermanence makes every moment clear.
Thus, we celebrate this grand adventure called life,
With all its twists and turns, its joy and strife,
For in embracing the unknown, we find true sight,
And in the face of oblivion, we shine bright.
We marvel at the wonders of the universe,
The cosmic dance that weaves us all together,
The stars and galaxies, the void so diverse,
The infinite possibilities that we treasure.
We contemplate the power of the human mind,
Its capacity to create and to destroy,
To love, to hate, to leave it all behind,
A complex network of neurons, we employ.
We explore the depths of our inner selves,
The conscious and the unconscious mind,
Our fears and hopes, our secret selves,
A tapestry of emotions, hard to find.
And yet, amidst this tapestry, we find hope,
The human spirit, resilient and strong,
We rise above the obstacles, learn to cope,
And in our struggles, we find where we belong.
For life is not just what we see and feel,
It's the essence that transcends our understanding,
A force that binds all, the unreal and the real,
A cosmic symphony, forever expanding.
And in this grand symphony, we play our part,
A small but vital note in the great score,
We live, we love, we learn, we depart,
And in our leaving, we leave behind much more.
For in the end, it's not about what we achieve,
But the journey that we take, the lives we touch,
The legacy we leave, the love we weave,
That which gives life meaning and worth so much.
So, let us embrace this journey with open hearts,
Embrace the uncertainty, the beauty, the pain,
For in the end, it's not about the parts,
But the whole that makes life a magnificent refrain.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.
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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you
About this poem
The poem reflects on the grand adventure of life, with all its twists and turns, and the mystery that surrounds it. It explores the paradoxical force of existence and the impermanence of life, while celebrating the wonders of the universe and the power of the human mind. The author urges us to embrace the unknown, to find hope in the human spirit, and to leave behind a legacy of love and meaning. The poem invites us to contemplate the journey of life with open hearts, and to appreciate the beauty, uncertainty, and pain that make life a magnificent refrain. more »
Written on May 14, 2017
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 13, 2023
Modified on April 19, 2023
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Scheme | ABAB XXXC DEDE XFXF XGHG IIII JJKK LMLM HNHN OHOH PQPQ RCRC SESE TUTU VWVW M X CBX |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 3,312 |
Words | 681 |
Stanzas | 18 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 1, 3 |
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