Spider’s Web

 

                  

                                                                  

 1.           Made of frail threads trembling in air

         An intricate network of filaments fragile

         Feels proud of his house built in unique style

         A vicious trap to catch victims seems to him fair

         He brooks no change to his outdated schedule

         Not straying even a bit, from his rigid rules

         He deems his structure solid and secure

         He thinks of his status, absolutely safe and pure

  With his tempting looks, he catches his prey

  None can change his strict, inflexible ways.   

 2.  With his tempting offers he catches his prey

 Stuck to his rigid rules and selfish ways;

         He thinks himself above the ultramodern days

         He thinks all should follow whatever he says

         He never bothers about others’ inconvenience

         He lacks concern for others and common sense

         From changing trends, he maintains distance

         He exults himself at others’ expense

         Old customs and rules have frozen his heart

         Impervious to change, dwells with stagnant thoughts.

 

 3.     Basic truths without change forever last

         As eternal as swelling seas and divine grace.

         As constant as they are like stars in space.

         They continue in all ages present and past.

         Customs may change with time and place

         To suit society’s needs, conditions and ways.

         Their purpose and aim is for men’s wellbeing

         Peace and harmony they are meant to bring

         But basic virtues they should not transgress

         As they guide men to achieve peace and progress. 

 

 4      Conventions and customs are spiders’ net with flaws

         They are constricting webs without inner grit

         Without strength, just a show though it seems well-knit

         Men blindly follow without knowing the spirit of the laws

         And bind themselves and others with restrictions a lot

         And make others suffer with their narrow thoughts

         Without devotion our customs are worthless and vain

         Just a mere outer show with unnecessary strain

         Live not like spiders within constrained space

         Broaden your vision with true faith to get God’s grace.

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    29th September 2025                      Somaseshu Gutala

                  

                     

       

 

      

       

        

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crossing the line before

                             

             

                               

                      

1.        Before crossing line settle your scores

                Not in terms of revenge, anger and hatred

                Differences and prejudices with others shed

                Once you cross, you can’t open the door

                You can’t commune with others, Beware!

                Your thoughts and wishes, you can’t share.

                In Time’s eternal flow you can’t retreat

                Before crossing, be friendly, forgiving and sweet.

 

 2.      The impact of smoldering passions burn

          Within your mind and give you a restless chase

               Even after departure in your next phase;

               You can’t escape from them wherever you turn

               Better you leave them here these hidden feelings

               Unburden yourself and free from these dealings

               Overcome these blocking hurdles before you cross

               Your innate lurking imprints before you pass.

 

3.     Make your journey easy with burden light

        Not burdensome with loads of vicious thoughts

        With hearty prayers and serene chastened heart

        This spiritual venture transcends our mortal sight

            All our desires weigh down too heavy to bear;

            Your troubles and tribulations none can share;

            We suffer again till we ourselves set right

            Till we feel free and come out of this plight.

  4.     None can know when and where we go

          Resolve these problems as far as you can;

          Though confused, everything goes as per plan

          Of mysterious Time which we cannot know;

          Be positive whatever happens and be bold

          Your soul shines, though your senses become cold

          Once you enter the path, you are cut off from bounds

         Of the world, no chance to return from realms profound.

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       20th September 2025                Somaseshu Gutala

 

 

 

Missing Links

 

           

        

   

                        

 1.   Once people found close links with others around

A stable satisfaction in jobs, they did feel

Though sometimes their masters with them strictly deal

They were frank, free and kind with mercy profound

People never changed their professions oft

For petty profits; a close intimacy they got

In difficult times, enough support they sought

People came to their rescue and helped them a lot.

 

2.    Friendship is not just a spoken word easy to win

It meant mutual help and close bonds sweet

Ever staying close at one place made them treat

One another as their own kith and kin;

Strong security and trust they ever had

Free frank dealings made them feel safe and glad.

They never thought of losing their relations close

A happy carefree existence with others they chose.

 

3.    To them marriage is a lifelong sacred commitment

One can’t change partners often, as often as they desire

A holy oath taken as they move around sacred fire

Reckless passions their relationships did not dent;

Life taught them mutual trust and adjustment.

In compromise they found true contentment

Hasty decisions though seem to be fair

They damage our relations and lives, beyond repair.

 

 

4.    Our relationships once fostered joy and trust

Not based on status and materialistic greed

Not based on status and selfish needs

Not scattered apart like leaves by stormy gust.

Staying closer nourished and flourished their ties.

Without communion, our relationship, dormant dies.

We even tend to forget their whereabouts and names

We lead isolated lives, static and same.

 

5.    Far away from our native place

We lost touch with our town traditions, kith and kin

We live in congested cells filled with pollution and din

We got used to rushing schedule and ways;

Imitating others we changed our living style;

We pretend to be at ease with plastic smiles

Aspiring to earn more wealth to meet our needs

Losing touch with our roots, a costly life we lead.

 

6.    Once we used to go outside to meet men

We interacted with them and tried to realize

The ways of the world and take advice wise

But now sitting at home we can get works quickly done

Depending on gadgets and digital tools swift

We acknowledge these gadgets as a God-given gift;

We have become too lazy to develop our skills

Except slaving for wealth our worldly needs to fulfill.

 

7.    We should not let our skills dormant die in vain

We should keep a tab on indiscriminate use

Of these tools; for cyber crimes we should not choose;

Machines should not become monsters for material gain

Depriving men of their caliber and creative skills

Social welfare is prime the essence of human will

Let us not alienate ourselves but try to blend

Human values with modern technological trend.

 

8.    Look for and renovate the missing links

Look for true peace and make peace with all

Look for the reasons for man’s moral downfall

With jealousy and revenge our conscience shrinks

Forgive all and maintain harmony and goodwill

Make your life meaningful and your goal fulfill

Build up bridges of understanding with broader mind

Make others happy and be liberal and kind.

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14th September 2025                 Somaseshu Gutala

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.    Once we used to meet persons often

Not depending on digital transactions swift

We acknowledge tools as a God-given gift

We sit idle and get our works easily done

Too much use of machines kept us away to realize

No interaction with others and take their advice wise.

We have become too lazy to develop our skills

Except slaving for wealth our needs to fulfill.

 

10.       We should not let our skills dormant and die

We keep a tab on machines and aptly choose

For cybercrimes, machines we should not use

Let us not isolate ourselves but should try

Humane methods and means let us revive again

Machines should not be monsters for material gain.

Depriving men of their caliber and creative skills

Social welfare should be the essence of human will.