Choice
October 2nd, 2008 | by Vijayaraghav |
Choice
In the beginning
“choice” was not a hiccup
There was no competition
Now things have changed
from naked ape
to robotics, nanotechnology
and unknown to unknowns
Wherever you turn
someone is there for advice
Everyone competing everywhere
in this unforgiving world
The times are changing
Paradigms are shifting
when generations face Choice
Choice engender more choice
Like an amoeba
it starts off,
Over the time
it breaks up
into so many elements
We should view the future
through this process of synthesis
Don’t think it will calm down
It will get worse
The writing is on the wall
Always a Pandora’s box gets open
from the sublime
to bestow new paradoxes
A new discerning
and conscious generation
is compelling the environment
to redefine the choices
Every change creates ripples
If we ignore changes
we will never conquer
our choice of difference
Future wears discontinuities
and will be chaotic!
We need to build it
22 Responses to “Choice”
By evocat on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Great Perspective. Raj
By Shivaraman on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
True Sir
By Anu Uppal on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
I think we should consider the advantages of choice more than its disadvantages.Choice gives you growth and thats important for life..
By Nishu's on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
the choice is urs………
By Chandra on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
This is indeed a nice, (albeit despairing) perspective on Change, which has become an inevitable part of our lives. I prefer to look at it in a positive manner though. I love to compete and my own contribution matters to me more than whether I win or lose, hehe! One observation though…
Wherever you turn
someone is there for advice
Everyone competing everywhere
in this unforgiving world
First two lines here don’t seem to match with the next two in content, think about it.
By ansyton on Oct 3, 2008 | Reply
This competition and changes are corelated and one of the basics of the NATURE .Nothing can make an impediments on it’s way.
By Idle Mind on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
This is one of your best … and to even compare writing anything similar would be a banal attempt from me! Wonderful indeed!!
By Madhu Vamsi on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
well said… this composition of yours is superb.
By Rajib Gurung on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
A grim but true picture of the contemporary Time is portrayed. Loved reading it.
The last stanza speaks volume of the realty. Nice….
By Vijayaraghav on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
Dear Chandra,
I described the current scenario by these lines to prepare a ground for my poem. Hope it fits the structure.
Thanks for your valuable comments.
By Preeti on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
yes, without change life will be boring.
By Iyer56 on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
following the ripple effect caused,have a feeling that future would be much more disciplined and not choatic.Mans mind is capable of conquering the choices of differences.
Nicely penned chandra.
By Surya Pratim on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
Every thing will be changed except some sweet litttle drops of crazyness deepen into the mind!………..Sun!
By Shivaraman on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
If we have no choice, there will be no change. If there is no change, it is monotomy. I am happy to be as i am today.If not, i will be sitting on a tree scrating.Thanks evolution, and the progress.
By Priya on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
As I see it, choice and responsibility are two sides of the same coin.Change Begins With Choice so.Choose wisely.
nice composition dear,i learn a lot from ur poems..thx
By a banerji on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
thought provokiing lines… very finely expressed
By InkTank on Oct 4, 2008 | Reply
to be happy in todays world, the best thing is to accept the change and not resist it…esp just for the sake of opposing….nice verses..
By sonia on Oct 5, 2008 | Reply
Change is inevitable, else we stagnate. Choice is in our own hands. Accept some, ponder over some, reject some. Wonderful verses, stating the changing times.
Thanx for ur toughts.The CM is known for putting her foot in her mouth. The city is unsafe, instead of addressing the issue, the blamegame starts.
tc.
By Shrihari on Oct 5, 2008 | Reply
Very nicely said as usual, but I can say I had enjoyed reading the poem and your command in writing it is fantastic.
By shiwani on Oct 6, 2008 | Reply
amazingly written on an amazing topic!….its really nice to have somebody writing a poem on a theme that makes more sense than love,pain,heart breaks, romance etc etc…. i must say ur endeavour as a poet is truly great!…not thinking for people but making people think!great work Mr.Nair!
By S U G A R on Oct 6, 2008 | Reply
You have excelled in these verses,nobody can come close to this perfection!Change is inevitable,so true.your verses come like a breath of fresh air on ibibo…a different topic ,refreshing!Dubai was merrymaking and on a Eid rejoicing trip…the whole week was almost off here,went for a mini vacation ,am back though.Thanks for your encouraging words at my space,regards,deepa
By Surya Pratim on Oct 10, 2008 | Reply
Subho Bijoya! Many many happy wishes on this holy day to you and your loved ones and your family from the core of my heart! ……………… ……………… ……………… … Blazing Sun!