On being human

"But, 

You're only human!"

Only human 

- who makes the impossible possible everyday by sheer diligence!

- who transformed the world by purely genius inventions!

- whose intellect is unparalleled!

- who can do anything you set your mind to!

- who can withstand any storm!

- who will rise upon falling, 

   if only -

   to fall again

   Or,

   better still - fly!

Yes, you're only human 

- you have follies -

but still,

you rise above them all!

Only human 

- not God, 

nevertheless,

he resides within you,

making you supremely powerful!

Yes, alas, you're only human

(Too tall / too short,

Just mediocre / too smart,

Too fair / colored......)

But,

guess what?

Being human 

is -

your superpower!

Invest it wisely!

Sitting idle in front of the chattering fan

Sitting idle

In front of the chattering fan

With so much in mind

And nothing at hand

While there is much to do -

Mountains to climb,

Forests to traverse,

Rivers to cross;

And yet - no strength to actually gather

No heart to amuse

No mind to alight.

Trying to take a step ahead

But retreat backwards

Trying to start a task

Yet halt before it's begun

Nothing seems to make sense

Thoughts reeling in circles

Brain - a kaleidoscope of empty feelings

So i decide to take a break

Realizing that i am already in one

Lest i don't break

Acknowledging -

soon

The fog will lift

The tears will stop

The fears backtrack

Strange - as everything seems now

Will demystify itself

And will make sense

again - of this gibberish 

For darkness dooms

So light can dawn

Troubles hover

To make way for delight

And fidget

Disappears into the calm.