“Stop the chatter!” – I say.
They become quiet.
Then, one of them whispers
To others to join in….
“Come on, I am trying to sleep here.”
And they shut up, just for a while.
And again they are back at it.
Sleep eludes, I as well meditate.
I choose my place,
Sitting cross-legged,
I close my eyes,
To experience some peace.
…..And they start the chatter again!
Oh! These thoughts of mine!
Constantly on my mind,
Causing ripples of thoughts,
Eluding the one thing I seek.
I think everything and everyone will always try to distract you when you are trying to concentrate, including your very own thoughts and brain. Thus, I agree with you. Great poem.
ReplyDeleteWell written...expressed so deeply...I loved this one janaki.....
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thoughts crafting mountains, yet we need to concentrate deep, specific. lovely poem:)
ReplyDeletefor me,I am the biggest distraction...if I am distracted by certain things,nothing works for me.
ReplyDeleteGood post Janu.
Janu, you make lovely even such simple things!
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Isn't it ironic that at the very moments we want to empty our minds and just be still, those thoughts simply won't let us alone?
ReplyDeleteTerrific poem, Janu! So beautifully expressed!
Blessings!
Our thoughts are definitely the biggest factors that hinder us in meditation! I have been plagued by "monkey mind" more times than I can recall. What has helped me a lot is the practice of passage meditation, or a mantra, to help me focus. I could definitely relate to your reflections! :)
ReplyDeleteReally lovely, Janaki! I've learned to let them speak..the harder we try to shut them up the louder they become.....
ReplyDeleteI totally get this.
ReplyDeleteEverytime you manage to amaze me with your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteLoved it!
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ReplyDeleteI love the imagery of your chatterbox thoughts while you're trying to rest. Your creativity knows no bounds Janu!
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ah this is a discipline that takes much effort...to find that peace in meditation....yes they chatter...smiles.
ReplyDeletedid you mean 'quiet' in the second line?
Ah the thoughts! They never go away with their ceaseless chattering. I have tried so often!!!
ReplyDeleteThe more we push them away, the more they become wild... but if it becomes a part of our reality, then it could be helpful in finding our peace.
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot of openness and practice ;).
I loved how you wrote this!
I love this; I have those damn ripples too.
ReplyDeleteWell Done~