The Guru Myth

it’s a myth
if we believe
there is a guru
who has it all

once we put a person
on a pedestal
above us
hiccups arise

the moment
they don’t match
our expectations
and set of values

we are upset
they were not
the guru we
thought we knew

the problem is
we are often
minimizing
ourselves

in the hope
someone
understands us
better than we do

in the process
saving us
from our demons
insecurities

the truth is
they often have
some of their own
weak spots

this is important
and inherent
part of our collective
human experience


MORNING POETRY – ‘Loud Mumble’

poetry
bold
self discovery

quiet mind
exposed
depth

personal
unique
rawness

scrutiny
unapologetic
truth

MORNING POETRY – ‘The Curry’

table set for two
satin tablecloth
polished glasses

bubbling curry
on the stove
fragrant spices

candlelight
filled the room
casting shadows

the flame flickered
sudden darkness
anticipation

no visual stimuli
only the tongue
for discernment

the dish arrived
the smell the taste
delicate combo

flavorsome
satisfying
filling

then the dessert
and drinks
served in the dark

all polished off
happy belly
questions arose

ingrediencies
revealed
in the light

only then came
the reaction
a frog allergy

MIDNIGHT POETRY – ‘Beating Heart’

an unusual sight
mind taking a flight
into the space
behind the face

stillness of an ocean
awareness in motion
between each breath
chance of death

view outside the eyes
impressions that arise
aiming to give meaning
generalizing screening

birthing of new ideas
might be no panacea
for having loving heart
beats being smart