“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
On 15 Aug we celebrated our Independence Day and country is in a mood of furor. We all talking corruption, freedom of speech, expression, protests blah, blah...
But real freedom is freedom of thought. Free from biases, prejudices and here we are still chained and doomed. Slaves of misery, differences, ego, attitudes.
This post deals with such conflicts of Freedom.
We all are damn good finger-pointers always have a finger ready to point at others.
We all are damn good finger-pointers always have a finger ready to point at others.
Freedom, from all bounds
roam around
roar like a lion
fly like a bird
move, run, play
in happiest surrounds.
Everyone speaks,
defines freedom
in its own
philosophical way.
Freedom, is what
we demand, we pray.
But we are still slaved
independent, free slaves
roam around
roar like a lion
fly like a bird
move, run, play
in happiest surrounds.
Everyone speaks,
defines freedom
in its own
philosophical way.
Freedom, is what
we demand, we pray.
But we are still slaved
independent, free slaves
Slaves of "What others will say ??"
We fight non-stop for array
of decorum, of status
chicanery Display
But We still say..
We are free
We are masters
We direct our plays.
Slaves of "Ego"
which burns, runs
in our nerves n veins
Its so painful to see
others happy
It gives goosebumps
and it haunts as moral strains.
Slaves of "Desires"
borne in our brains.
Makes us, inhuman pleasure-seekers
when We forget others
their plight, their dire conditions
deep drowned
in only our own selfish aspirations.
Slaves of "Fashion"
in mysterious ways
polluting, adulterating
our attitudes
speech, attire
our gallants n parades.
and we are proud
of this slavery
flaunt it
at every corner
in every possible ways.
Slaves of "Money"
for which sometimes
filthy, dirty tricks we play
to satisfy our
never-ending thirst
of power and display.
yet we never have
sense of malefaction,
transgression or dismay.
Apparently
We are independent, free Slaves :P
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स्वतंत्र, मुक्त परन्तु कैद
http://hindiscribbles.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-post_15.html
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borne in our brains.
Makes us, inhuman pleasure-seekers
when We forget others
their plight, their dire conditions
deep drowned
in only our own selfish aspirations.
Slaves of "Fashion"
in mysterious ways
polluting, adulterating
our attitudes
speech, attire
our gallants n parades.
and we are proud
of this slavery
flaunt it
at every corner
in every possible ways.
Slaves of "Money"
for which sometimes
filthy, dirty tricks we play
to satisfy our
never-ending thirst
of power and display.
yet we never have
sense of malefaction,
transgression or dismay.
Apparently
We are independent, free Slaves :P
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स्वतंत्र, मुक्त परन्तु कैद
http://hindiscribbles.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-post_15.html
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Slaves of "Ego"
ReplyDeletewhich burns, runs
in our nerves n veins
Its so painful to see
others happy
It gives goosebumps
and it haunts as moral strains.
Very Impressive like ur all poetry!
Regards.
"But we are still slaved
ReplyDeleteindependent, free slaves"
Loved the poem! :)
slaves of money -is the worst kind of slave .very nice post .congr8s
ReplyDeleteYes Jyoti, you said it. You have defined slavery of fourth kind. Loved reading it.
ReplyDelete"Slaves of "Money"
ReplyDeletefor which sometimes
filthy, dirty tricks we play
to satisfy our
never-ending thirst
of power and display.
yet we never have
sense of malefaction,
transgression or dismay"
Yes, we are still condemned to slavery - some worst off than others. Not a slave of money,food or violence we should be in full control of our own life and destiny.
ReplyDeletehuman beautiful feelings...well said!!
ReplyDeleteI Very Impressive jyoji
I appreciate for your poem...nice... amazing writing .......!
ReplyDelete:) well put in perspective!
ReplyDeleteSlaves of "Money"
ReplyDeletefor which sometimes
filthy, dirty tricks we play
to satisfy our
never-ending thirst
of power and display.
....very well said...Intense thoughts very lucidly expressed.
very well said.. the way you express your thoughts is really great...
ReplyDeleteHi Jyoti!
ReplyDeleteHow u dng?
Long time no see..!busy?
Reg this post..it is insightful(as usual)loved this :)
SLaves of money-being worst of all the mentioned...
A Profound poem Jyoti :)
Very true, as much as some try not to be or want to admit, we are a slave to something.
ReplyDeleteso true :)
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You’ve crafted a very thoughtful piece.
ReplyDeleteWell I think the role of media ir less than ideal...freedom of expression is something very different but what the media tell us is that vulgar language and dresses is all about freedom. Theres no healthy debate on controversial issues and these are best kept hidden.Well I think the role of media ir less than ideal...freedom of expression is something very different but what the media tell us is that vulgar language and dresses is all about freedom. Theres no healthy debate on controversial issues and these are best kept hidden.
ReplyDeleteVery Impressive like ur all poetry!
ReplyDeletePowerful poetry - What is freedom when we are so attached to images, power and money. Freedom is such a difficult term to define - we all talk about it without knowing what it is really.
ReplyDeleteand we are proud
ReplyDeleteof this slavery
flaunt it
at every corner
in every possible ways
Magnificent, cuts straight to the bone. Your poem is potent, profound, and pellucid. Liberty of mind is the only true freedom. I love it!
all too true...and we fight all our life to break free somehow...love your independence day poem...and now i've learned something new as well as i didn't know that you're celebrating this in india on the 15th
ReplyDeleteHah! Not fair. Your title was deceiving. :P
ReplyDeleteNevertheless, this is something which we fail to realize. Good good Jyoti. :)
wow!!..was really awakeing!!
ReplyDeleteindependent, free slaves...loved that line...
ReplyDeleteyou are right...we are running after money...and some how we do not seem to get tired...
very nice write and a great bit of truth...often it is those same masters that define our freedom for us...tell it!
ReplyDeleteSlaves of "Ego"
ReplyDeletewhich burns, runs
in our nerves n veins
Its so painful to see
others happy
It gives goosebumps
and it haunts as moral strains.
Thoughtful.....for everyone...
This was powerful, as is everything you write. I think this concept of freedom and slavery is one that every single human wrestles with. We willfully ignore that we tie ourselves down, making ourselves slaves to a lot of outward trappings and material things. I guess it's a constant balancing act, to check inwardly and ensure that we're focusing and putting energy into the goals that will best serve us. We define ourselves daily in this manner. :)
ReplyDeleteGood commentry on our times .Thanks for yr meaning ful comments on to my blog .
ReplyDeleteTrue, we are slaves out of our own choices, nothing forced by force, but by advertisements and appeal.
ReplyDeleteNice post.
Cheers,
Blasphemous Aesthete
Such a loose word, "Slaves." We adopt our slave status - our free will is not enslaved. I was just looking at: "SILAS GILES COTTON,MULLATTO SLAVE, WAS SAID, BY MY SLAVE ANCESTORS IN TEXAS, TO BE THE HALF BROTHER OF ABE LINCOLN 16TH PRESIDENT" and in those days there were real slaves...
ReplyDeleteYour poem rings true. The average person is such a drone and have been conditiones thusly from the crib. Cognitive thinking is rare as hell and most people get confused when confronted by any though or idea that goes against their programming. In fact, the slave-conditioning is so insidious that often the few who see past what is called "reality" are riduculed or shrugged-off. It would seem that majority of people prefer the convenience and (false) stability of a watered down version of "freedom" than true liberation of the mind, body and soul. It can be frustrating. This environment our religious leaders, politicians and corporations have fabricated for us is nothing more than a prison.
ReplyDeleteI loved your words and hope that MAYBE some of the readers actually puse fopr a moment and think "Whose life am I leading? Who am I? Is this it, this connect-the-dots life society has hoisted upon me, is this what life is all about?"
Of course, few of us dare recognize that we lead a slave-life. Even fewer of us manage to break-free of our masters.
Great, though-provoking work, Jioti. I may not live in India, but there is a shadow-theatre being played out on a global stage.Being able to read between the lines and grasp a deeper meaning than the false truth we are offered is a gift and a burden as well. At times, an overwhelming burden.
..Jyoti, you had me in all these echoes... i had once have a blog late 2008 where i posted all my prose directly addressing the government and attacking many issues of corruption and discrimination in our country... and that caught attentions from some authority and i was forced halt doing so.. they forced me to abandon my freedom to express myself and opinions.. and sadly i was too young then and weak to stand for my words as my family and studies might be in compromised and sacrificed so i made a decision to delete the blog and remove all the articles i published.. and now it's all gone.. i moved on and now establishing myself again.. this time in the form of poetry like what you did... but i must admit my poems these days don't address much of the current issues... i hope i could be brave as you are in here... the essence of your writing is in your freedom to express your soul.. keep on shouting it loud my friend.. happy Independence day!(:
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lovely poem. liked the way u presented all the slaves
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and poignant poem!
ReplyDeleteUff.., too good. A class creation. No words to explain feelings.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with what you said about slaves of 'what would they say', ego and desires. Humans can never get out of that slavery unless they are willing to. Again... another master piece from Jyoti's blog! Love it babes. Happy Independence day to you yoo :-D
ReplyDeletewell said.
ReplyDeleteTo know that I am a slave is a first step towards freedom.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
free slaves... should I say like it.
ReplyDeletenice writeup
Love it.....you gave the independent and free concept, a sharp stab in the heart.
ReplyDeleteSadly, no one is truly, absolutely free ~
Thanks always for your kind comments in my blog ~
The whole world has become a salve of money. Money = power and power corrupts. We worship money and it's power and the more we have the more powerful we beome. So the rich elite really rule the heads of government all around the world. The presidents prime ministers etc are just figureheads but, behind the scenes they dance to the tune of the money men who out them there.
ReplyDeleteWe are all slaves in some way or other to something. The only true freedom is, as you say, in our minds. If our minds are free then, nothing can enslave us.
Fabulous write from you!
lovely
ReplyDeleteWhatever u said were exactly slaves, insane and senseless attitude, which I can’t agree no more.
ReplyDeleteA change within oneself from realization and teaching children the right way of approach is needed, which is toughest but still the best way to reduce these influences. Timing post off independence Jyoti. Very good.
बहुत अच्छा लेख
ReplyDeletePowerful insightful words!! You write with such passion and energy, all people should be so lucky to possess your talent. We are all born slaves to something and we'll all die being slaves to love, money, power, etc. Nice post :)
ReplyDeleteWe are all slaves of our own minds and our destiny. At times we don't control lives but lives control us...nice lines and the striking words!
ReplyDeletevery well said...we r still slaves...Slaves of "What others will say?"
ReplyDeletePeople demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”
ReplyDeleteSuperb!!!!
what a subject u chose to "THINK"!!!
We are the Rulers of our freedom....somewhere we are bound to think, or not to think, influenced by the atmosphere....we, ourselves are those, who build BRIDGE OR WALL to our THOUGHTS....
Truly, to have a freedom to express, we have to command freedom to think.....an unbiased think.......
Excellent thought u expressed here........
You know,you really have a way of having me spell-bounded.Nice one again Jyoti!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful poem with a powerful and though provoking message!
ReplyDeleteI live in the Philippines, a Democratic. But slave cases in this Republic has never been eradication. I feel so down with this kind of dismay. We are independent. We are free!
ReplyDeletegood day.
If we start analyze, there wont any end to that…
ReplyDeleteThe question perhaps is whether we are happy and others are happy because of us
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Verey meaningful.
ReplyDeletethe human condition is slavery but the degree is related to probability. being actually enslaved is the metaphore for most today to describe the things you talk about.
ReplyDeleteadam and eve may have hated each other, but if they didnt, and they were in a real paradise, that wouldbe as close to freedom as a person could be as long as there was an awareness of what could bring down paradise and in both personalities that were mild
if the meek inherit the earth, their offspring will again ruin it
Ahhhh , very broad outlook , so true we are shouting of what we have seen outside but then we are forgetting that deep inside so much issues needs to be addressed. Why not first resolve it ? Freedom means responsibility !
ReplyDeleteIn our advanced and relatively wealthy environs, we choose or captors, don't we?
ReplyDeleteAh. Made me realize what all I am a slave too. Not a good feeling. This realization. Well put, I must admit. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOMG, I can totally relate to this poem. I feel like a slave whenever I stay at my parent's house.
ReplyDeletehttp://impactofthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/08/dependent-independence.html
ReplyDeleteread this one too...
Power packed and meaningful weave.
ReplyDeleteJyoti,
ReplyDeleteWe may not accept it but we all are driven by some force which controls our behaviour or actions. So we are slave to that unconsciously. If we achieve freedom from that, it is then NIRVANA.
Take care