Some images
do not get erased
from the library of
the mind, however
hard one may try.

There is no other reason
except an unrelenting attachment
to the events experienced
or the episode itself having imprinted
an indelible mark on one’s psyche

Introspective musing
of either the joyful moments
or the traumatic past,
propels emotional conflicts,
psychological and bodily humors

of passion and ecstasy
surprise and happiness
pain, tears and sadness
anguish, anger and wrath
disgust and fear

No wonder why
the seers suggest
to conquer emotions
and be free from the whims
of the oscillating mind
 

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