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tears got frozen in the eyes
words refused to fall from lips
pain became the constant companion
I was not ready to allow happiness
I wanted to ride the sympathy wave
You made me understand that
I never saw world through Your eyes
The wise eyes full of love
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probably the most important line in this one is not being ready for happiness...because when you are not...you will not be open to any prodding by another...i am glad though of the understanding in the end
ReplyDeleteAmazing that one can get stuck in that pain.. pain can become a habit that it's hard to embrace happiness.
ReplyDeleteFunny how things change once we allow and see the lens through love and hope ~ Riding the sympathy wave will only allow you some time but we need to stand in our own two feet ~ Thanks for linking up Arathi ~
ReplyDeleteStrangest thing tears are..mine stopped flowing for emotion some time ago..and then for immune system issue..s
ReplyDeleteAnd thank GOD they flow freely now..
i'll take 'em all..
and never shoo or ill them away again..:)
thanks for the memories..
of tears i treasure..
now!..and smiles too..
and laughs a long............
Your poem reminded me of at least two people I know. They seem fixed in a past made golden by their memories and appear incapable of embracing happiness, or even consider it.
ReplyDeletesometimes we need to change our view..then we can see fresh again and break the chains that shackle us.
ReplyDeletethe realization at the end will definitely lead the speaker to the happy path hopefully...the first two lines are beautifully expressed...
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I already left a comment here Arathi. Sorry if I repeat myself. I like your words. Depression is so painful, yet there is hope if we change our attitude. Really good write.
ReplyDeleteI do think we have to open ourselves to happiness, be willing to receive it. Sometimes it takes a while for a person to risk letting happiness in, but the rewards are worth it!
ReplyDeleteWell happiness alone is great. Wonderful if you find a partner. Sometimes there just isn't the one you love. So we all must strive to find our rewards quietly. Some of us take a lot longer to work through losses.
ReplyDeleteI never saw world through Your eyes
ReplyDeleteThe wise eyes full of love
A sad feeling can be prompted by a disturbed mind. But one can get help to ease it through a loved one's presence! Nicely Arathi!
Hank