Sea & Mind

Sea and the Mind

Sea…
So tranquil, deep and inviting.

Only till it rises.

Mind…

So calm, gentle and stable.

Only till aroused.

Can one stop the rise of the tide

Or the arousal of the mind?

May be

May be not.

The seas swelled and soared.
In rhythmic heaves
Of relentless waves.
For generation of electricity were they used!

The mind got aroused.
In love and anger
Laughter and compassion
Poetry and fine arts resulted!

The sea and the mind 'belong' to none
Or more truly, belong to the One.
Don't try to control (we fail)
Better to understand and channel.

Subrahmanyam
16th Jan 2007