Abstraction: Volume 1

I know it’s been a while since the last post, I was taking some time off. I’ve been working on some poems..they mostly hover around concepts that I have spent time pondering over. The aim is to keep it short, concise and raise awareness or get you to think too. This is part 1 of my anthology series, with poems covering 3 topics..

GUILT

My psychotherapist friend told me that this is not something that is FELT but instead is THOUGHT,
It would be needless to say I pondered over this perception a lot.
Only if you have a conscience, you will struggle with this mentally,
Maybe you hurt someone or did them wrong, probably unintentionally,
It eats you up inside, so you seek closure externally.
Instead of reopening wounds that are healing..leave them be,
What’s done is done, taking corrective measures and becoming a better human shall set you free.

FAWN RESPONSE

When you are too nice to others and try to avoid conflict,
When people pleasing becomes a tool while standing up for yourself takes a hit,
When you can’t say “No” and struggle with expressing your true thoughts and emotions,
Your past trauma conditions you to forfeit your needs, rights and boundaries to feel acceptable,
To feel safe from pain, judgement and rejection – is this even real ?
Awareness isn’t enough, you need to do much more to heal:
Realize this is a response from your nervous system to appease a threat,
When you are in the moment, take a step back and question,
Find answers for what would make you feel strong in a loving way, in such a situation – hold your ground and stay true to yourself as restitution.

KARMA

Everyone everywhere always seems to call you a bitch,
To me, your existence gives lessons that make life rich.
Our actions feel inconsequential at first, coz our arrogance takes you for granted, 
But later when something goes wrong, we start to wonder why we feel so haunted,
Your teachings not only make one wiser but also makes one grounded,
If you learn nothing from this metaphorical boomerang, you’ll forever be dumbfounded.
It’s true what they say: what goes around must always come back around,
So be good & do your best, and see how this mystical energy keeps you safe and sound.