NEVER KNOW

 

NEVER KNOW

 

Once a caterpillar on leaves,

Hibernate the future weaves,

Got colorful wings, freedom,

Attractive happy fear seldom, (1)

 

Fragrant flower, pollen share,

Nectar's short life is superb, hire,

Lo settle dusk darkness sad,

Attract fire from distant mad, (2)

 

Lost the life burned yet glow,

What life gains or loses shows,

Bow to the almighty his play,

He traps beautifully, let slay, (3)

 

The death itself is a cleanser,

Rebirth, you believe dreamer,

What material do humans want,

Pyre forgotten life seed plants, (4)

 

Wanted food get good food fit,

Wanted gold, get jewelry light,

Wanted, luxury, comfort, a lot,

Realized next life great effort, (5)

 

Evil, mind was cruel savage,

Seed fructified, sadly salvaged,

You like a life in hell smitten,

Your fate, not heaven written, (6)

 

Served loved all kindness lit,

Butterfly heavenly garden fit,

Life here lasts till the candle burns,

Wax melts wick to ash learn, (7)

 

Wildflower fragrant, at dawn,

Smiles under the sun yearn,

Never know what will happen,

After the dusk fell, let awaken. (viii)

 

 

Pen: Bijayananda Mishra

Title of Poem: Never Know

Themes: As you sow, so you reap

Written: 4th January 2024, Cuttack

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