I have many flaws and weaknesses, and the biggest one happens to be
my inability to express myself-especially through words and speeches;
i try to compensate for this drawback a bit through my writing,
if one permits, but even then, i always strive
to articulate clearly what’s on my mind!
Thought that i could express myself easily through my works
and actions, But I realized that words are just as important as
all the actions alike; My rebellious mind refused to accept
any oppression or injustice by the powerful, So I have been
constantly vocal about my protests in whatever form i could!
But in this struggle, i have not found many who shared my thoughts
in my journey – life taught me, truth is bitter and unpleasant,
fighting for justice has been my way of protest; despite being a lonely,
i have not given up, i have continued to fight for what i
believe is right,though unpopular for standing against the tide!
The relationship between words and actions is so deep,it has
taken me a lifetime to understand its meaning; had i understood this
in my earlier days, i’d have been a more effective warrior
in many ways; but i couldn’t and so i remain a rebellious soldier,
fighting against the establishment forever!
Now, in the twilight’s of my time i have mellowed down quite a bit –
no more of difference of opinions,struggle, contest or protests;
now i yearn for empathy from someone who will be receptive and
understanding to my thoughts and feelings and view those
in their true perspective!
Now i find solace in rhythm and rhyme, so i pen my thoughts in
poetic lines, to the best of my capability and competence, sharing
those in social media with limited friends, who may be interested
in my self-expression; i do this for my own joy and satisfaction,
and if it resonates with anyone, that’s really a bonus
in my twilight years!
22nd January, 2021
Just amazing. Well said.
Comment by dchaudhuri — November 2, 2025 @ 9:38 pm
Well articulated. Please keep on writing . As they say a pen is mightier than the sword.
Comment by Amitabha Chatterjee — November 3, 2025 @ 4:54 pm