The Eternal Artist

 

                        

                

 

                                   

 1.            The potter molds the pot on the whirling wheel

To shape the dream of his beautiful art;

The wheel goes on turning on and on to reveal

His dream in lively form of ideal pot; 

Some are queer in shape, and some, not burnt well

The potter still strives after the magic spell

Till he molds his dream concrete and clear

Till he reaches perfection almost near.

 

2.    The weaver weaves his visions in various designs

Intertwining various colors in patterns bright

The fabric seems not so striking and fine

Lacking in perfect texture and attractive to sight

He tries his hand to find new picturesque forms

Interblending colors of Nature cool and calm

Unruffled he works on his loom with renewed zeal

To imprint his concept of fabric with soft silken feel. 

 

3.    The jeweler untiringly works with sharp, keen sight

Polishing and cutting the sparkling stone

Reflecting the light in myriad ways bright

Through magnifying lens, undisturbed and alone

He strives and strains to get perfect polish to get

He never stops though his aching muscles hurt

A dazzling diamond he strives to gain

Hoping his efforts never go in vain.

 

4.    The painter puts all his efforts to draw

The picture of his colorful thoughts

He tries to mend and never tolerates flaws

He puts his heart and soul to perfect his art

Though he falters often he will not rest

Still, he paints his thoughts and strives his best

Through his consummate art, he feels himself content

Unexhausted so many tireless hours he spent. 

 

5.   God makes and unmakes everything in Nature

So many changes and alterations, behold! 

In creation we find and so many features

Nature refurbishes herself, new and bold

God plays ever in many mysterious ways

Towards perfection His eternal art and play

Even earthly beings evolve within their range

Follow his ways to some extent, unique and strange.

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10th August 2025                    Somaseshu Gutala

 

 

First Be Human

 

                           

                             

                                            

 1.             First be human; whatever duty you perform

A rare opportunity God gave to thee;

A noble profession is yours; don’t harm

Others; gladden their hearts with hope and glee;

Alleviate their sufferings and fill their hearts

With relief, hope and positive thoughts;

As a doctor breathe new life and zeal;

Don’t stray from your duty; understand how they feel;

 

2.    Listen to their sufferings with patience and not hurry

 Your assuring words make them happy with ease;

With money-minded outlook, make them not worry

Scribble not a list of costly drugs, please

No intimidating list of superfluous tests

Treat them with compassion, not for your commissions;

See how they feel happy when you treat them with love

They look upon you divine sent from heavens above. 

 

3.    Take care of your prescriptions and write

For patients’ understanding,in clear letters bold

Don’t scribble in hurry, think of patient’s plight

Your words, incomprehensible as Indus script old

Sometimes may be misunderstand of what you say

Can’t you spare a few seconds to write in a clear way?

Think of consequences of how you treat

You deal with precious lives; be patient and discreet.

 

4.    Be not obsessed with craze for earning wealth

Let them not spend too much on medicines and tests

Just to get commissions spoil not their health

Of those who trust your precious advice;

Focus on curing patients and lessen their pain

Let them not waste money just for your selfish gain.

 

5.    Whatever work you do, be human first

Treat them as you wish others do to thee;

Craze for wealth is an insatiable thirst

Degrades your moral status, you see;

Do justice to your duty; bear in mind

As a doctor--be human, liberal and kind;

Our worldly possessions will turn to dust.

Service to men is service to God you should trust.

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        30th July 2025                   Somaseshu Gutala

 

Skeletons in the Cupboard

                

           

                  

   1.      Behind this fair appearance we find

A frame work of bones which we often ignore;

A miraculous creation with an intelligent mind

Of our thoughts and action reflexes, a vast store

Of what we are, and decides our future state

From tiny seeds to gigantic trees--- named as our fate.

 

2.           We assert our achievements with egoistic pride

Often with exaggeration of our sublime state;

We often turn blind to our feeble flipside

We often attribute our flaws to cruel fate

We defend our flaws and misdeeds with defiant will

We often think ourselves as victims still.

 

3.          Though we guard ourselves with utmost care

       We can’t escape from our conscience deep

       The impact of our vices and virtues will never spare

Whatever we have sown, same crops we reap 

Like swift running bloodhounds, they chase us fast

Even after death they pursue till we are caught.

 

4.          We can’t keep skeletons in our cupboards so long

        The rotten smell comes out at some time or other

        Our hidden thoughts, hasty acts and wrongs

In waking or dreams-- our guilt disrupts and bothers

Till we realize and feel repentant of our guiles

All other attempts to hide them remain futile.

 

 

5.         We can’t retrieve whatever we have done

       Though we can’t know the ways of destiny strange;

       Surrendering to God with sincere desire to change

       And accept our misdeeds, foibles and faults  

       Gives relief and ease if we truly repent

       And try to rectify our faults to some extent.

 

6.         We can’t deceive everyone with an innocent face

       The rattle of bones pursue us from within

       Reprimanding us to correct our crooked ways;

       We should accept our faults and acts of sin

       Be ready to face the ordeals set before

       Feel the pangs of guilt upto the deepest core.

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Note ; Skeletons in the cupboard-- an idiomatic phrase

           which means to keep a secret undisclosed. 

    23rd July 2025                     Somaseshu Gutala

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On growing Old

                    

      

              

1.           Just because you are old, be not proud

   You are just one among the crowd

   Mere grey hairs will not make you wise

   Growing years will not make you rise

   Among the common lot; broaden your thoughts

   Brood on your flaws, defects and what you got

   Sharpen your mind to understand lessons new

   From your experiences at least a few.

 

2.        Brag not about your growing age

  Flying years will not make you a sage;

  What knowledge you have amassed matters most;

  What worldly wisdom and time you did devote;

  Even beasts and birds grow to become old

  Even trees, hills and oceans cold;

  No chance given to them to grow wise

  They cannot change irrespective of shape and size.

3.                  

      You cannot gain respect even if you claim

  Knowledge and wisdom should be your aim;

  Respect others even if they are less old

  Even among laymen you find realms of gold.

  Be humble and patient and do not interfere

  Unless sought by others; patiently try to hear

  Mere domination will not earn you respect

  Be not aggressive; otherwise, you have to regret; 

 

4.       Give up stubborn attitude, hasty acts and mind

  Be tolerant; respect knowledge wherever you find

  Too much pride and anger narrows down your vision

  Your hasty acts make you an object of derision

  Appreciate others’ talents whoever they are

  Mere age, caste and creed should not be a bar;

  Think twice before you act and speak

  Swelling with pride about your age makes you a freak. 

5.Be not rigid in your views, beliefs and thoughts

   Boasting yourself and conditions past;

   Time changes all—no use to resist or complain

   Welcome good changes and values without disdain;

   Your status, a tiny speck in this universe vast

   Degrade not others, curb your tongue and thoughts;

   Anger and pride not befitting your age

   Be generous and kind; our life is just a passing phase.

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13th July, 2025                                   Somaseshu Gutala