The Present

by Rajender Krishan

Before cognition happens
or expression takes place
Now − the moment
slips away
another chapter gets added
to the epoch of life

Bound
in the limits of
Time, Space and Causation
The perception of the present
the natural gift from God
remains perpetually camouflaged
within the diurnal shades

Transcend the limits;
eliminate the shadows
and experience
Now as Eternity...

So proclaim the Masters

When will I learn
to venerate the gift?

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Illustration by Niloufer Wadia

27-Jul-2013

More By : Rajender Krishan

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Comments on this Poem

Amazing expression!
Yes we are bound, in many a pre-conceived notions too, yet, aspire to transcend - To make this lifelong journey more meaningful.

Sanjay Chowdhary
22-Sep-2020 21:49 PM

This one is indeed wonderful! Loved these lines

"The perception of the present
the natural gift from God
remains perpetually camouflaged
within the diurnal shades"...Very true

pgrnair
04-Aug-2013 09:47 AM

Superbly crafted poem with a wonderful message and a profound question at the end that we need to ask ourselves. Thanks for sharing Rajji.

Padmaja Iyengar
30-Jul-2013 02:52 AM

To live and enjoy within the narrow gap of Now is the essence of life. Your yearning is shared by most of us.

drgopalsingh
28-Jul-2013 16:13 PM

Thought-provoking beautiful lines.

Mahesh Chandra Dewedy

mahesh chandra dewedy
28-Jul-2013 10:31 AM

Really .....sensitive .

SAGAR KUMAR
28-Jul-2013 09:00 AM

lovely and true write

oskar
28-Jul-2013 07:55 AM

Wonderful lines:
" ...perception of the present
the natural gift from God
remains perpetually camouflaged
within the diurnal shades"

Seshu Chamarty
28-Jul-2013 00:16 AM

Wait! Perhaps only one more step and you are there!

Pavalamani Pragasam
28-Jul-2013 00:10 AM

All the three new poems. Wonderful ! Thank you for sharing.

Harihar Rai Jha
27-Jul-2013 23:30 PM

Yes, 'When will I learn
to vernerate the gift?' is a million dollar question, Rajender ji! Profound thoughts.

Kumarendra Mallick
27-Jul-2013 23:27 PM

Engrossing lines. The last line is masterpiece.

VK Joshi
27-Jul-2013 23:25 PM

I wish I knew the masters better, this is an astounding poem with a profound message, a pleasure to read, learn and wonder ...thank you Raj.

pilipubul
27-Jul-2013 17:36 PM