An Undoing of Experience: Abstract Collection, #2

By Thames Van Diakkar

Here are more Poems from an Introvert's perspective.  All with an assumed openess.  A continuing read nevertheless, with insight, foresight and a hint of philosophy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thames Van Diakkar
• Release date: Jan 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393382546

Thames Van Diakkar

Thames Van Diakkar is a full time employee at a software company.  Born in Kerala, brought up in Dubai and now based out of Bangalore he is a Libran with an INTP twist.  He has an unconventional educational history and has recently completed a course in Family Counselling.

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Bad & Good

Bad and Good,

Will always prevail,

No matter their measure,

They should always be-wared.

Inseparable the sides,

Like a valued coin.

No Head, No Tail,

Can decide nor Trade.

Support a side,

Too indefinite to choose.

God and Devil,

Are definite in their views.

Who are we to be,

Depends on our actions.

No reward should be expected,

For our False Reactions.

Curses and Praises,

Criticized or Applauded,

Living with these Two,

Can really turn a side.

The Call

Intentionally I listen with no expectation

the long silence of dead air

waiting for that one voice

that sets a mere expectation

_______

I listened to the silence for that while

and wondered if there was

that one voice to set in motion

What I been paid to wait for

_______

For all I have heard after that

and be glad to be bothered is that

The sound of that one motion

of the soft 'Click' of disconnection

The Unavoidable Melancholy

It’s a joyous moment

Where the cheerful gather

I just about appreciate being there

_______

Why this moodiness

Why this deadbeat

For all I needed done is to savor

_______

A well masked smile

Pretentious awes discreet

I am