The Death: Sheer Of The Body Poem by Shraddhanand Srivastava

The Death: Sheer Of The Body

Is the death
cessation of breath,
of the numerous longings,
of the depression and suppression
and of the macabre
of earthly relations?
What is death?
Is it the suspension
of belief and disbelief
or of sensory cognition?
What is death?
Is it
to be of unmoved heart
at someone writhing in agony
or to be deaf to
the spheres moving in symphony?
It's not
just, from a body,
the departure
of the soul but an initiation
in to an unseen world
with all its manifolds.

The Death: Sheer Of The Body
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Topic(s) of this poem: philosophical
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
This contemplative poem delves into the enigma of death, raising profound questions about its nature and meaning. The poet wonders whether death is merely the cessation of breath or the end of human emotions such as longing, depression, and despair. It explores whether death signifies the suspension of belief, disbelief, or sensory perceptions. The poem extends beyond a simplistic understanding of death as a physical departure, instead portraying it as an entry into an unseen, multifaceted world. The verses suggest that death is not just the soul leaving the body but also a deeper initiation into mysteries unknown, touching on spiritual and existential dimensions. Through its probing questions, the poem challenges readers to reflect on their own perceptions of life, death, and the continuity of existence beyond the physical realm.
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