The Narrow Gate – written by D. Sarkar 24th June 2013

The road is wide

The door opens easily

Go on through

But it won’t lead to mystery

The harsher road

The narrow gate

It takes time to pass through

And you cannot wait

Take the easy option

It uses no strength

You won’t learn much

But it’s less intense

Not a lot to gain

As you plod along

What’s the sense in that?

Life will not move on

So take up the challenge

Equipped with determination

Face the difficult road

Reach your true destination

Struggle through the gate

Even if you have to crawl

Realise the harsh reality

Pick yourself up when you fall

Growth is gained as you try

And in life that is the key

Don’t let the path defeat you

Achieve your destiny

The Light Ahead - written by D. Sarkar 12th June 2013

My body tires

As illness sets in

A battle I fight

As I want to win

I still have dreams

Things I want to do

Experiences I want to have

Wishes that haven’t come true

I know who I am

I know what I believe

I probably could do better

But I’m proud of what I’ve achieved

As I rest myself

I recall not long ago

Moments of elation

That really let me glow

My family and friends

My home and my possessions

My loves, my hates

These are all reflections

Of who I was and who I am

And who I want to be

Life is my motivation

And soon I’ll solve its mystery

My time here is not forever

And I don’t know what I will see

But I know I have to say goodbye

And I will leave my legacy

My legacy is me, a memory

Warm in the hearts of many

And as I let go, I hope they know

I’ll be with them for eternity

So as the light brightens

And the body I have fades

My spirit will be enlightened

And peace upon me will cascade

Poetic Therapy - written by D. Sarkar on 4th March 2008

Thoughts bubble and whirl

Inside my aching mind

Confusion taking over

Clarity I can't find

Thoughts of love and passion

Betrayal and beliefs

Hardships, friendships

Frustrations and relief

Whatever is the subject

Whatever is on my mind

I let thoughts and fears exchange

As answers I must find

Allowing words to spill out

Writing them all down

Arranging them into verses

Is how meaning is found

The dilemma begins to unravel

And troubles start to dissolve

The problem is diminishing

And somehow I find resolve

Poetry unlocks and opens

The depths of my very soul

Untangling the chaos

Putting me back in control

I read with sense and wisdom

Understanding is achieved

My mind is not so messy

Through my poetic therapy

The Scent of the Crushed Violet - written by D. Sarkar 8th April 2013

The social limelight

They highlight what they want

In order to control you

But I am nonchalant

I don’t know all the truths

Just their biased belief

Don’t want to get sucked in

For I’ll get no relief

Let God provide judgement              

For only God has all the facts

Knows the bad and good

And from fairness will not retract

Hatred can consume

Doing nothing for your foes

So have the strength to forgive

It will release your woes

Anger halts your progress

Forgiveness activates advancement

Grudges do not reward

So let go for your own enhancement

A Dreamer's Reality - written by D. Sarkar 12th December 2011

In my dreams

I'm far away

Safe and warm

Not worried about the day

My subconscious is unlocked

Strange scenarios unravel

Released through obscure imagery

Where is this place I have travelled?

Seeing familiar faces

In unusual situations

Such beautiful quiet

Such deep relaxation

Then an alarming sound

Is this part of my dream?

My subconscious starts to sleep

As the sunlight starts to gleam

My eyes can't quite open

Please take me back to that place

I relished where I was

But my conscience starts to race

"You need to get up

You have things to do

Jump in the shower

Have a quick brew

What will today hold?

Will it reflect my dreams?

I must go and work

I must go and achieve

I have to push myself

I have to go and gain

I must live my life

I must not live in vain"

But I am so tired

I have so many chores

I'm not yet content

I always want more

It's so very exhausting

The efforts I must make

I hope that one day

This wanting I will shake

Off I go into the World

Seeing many sights

Hearing many things

Trying to delight

And when the day is done

My head hits the pillow

I try to switch off

As my mind begins to mellow

Thinking starts to fade

My surroundings disappear

My body stills itself

As I let go of my fears

What will my dreams hold?

A content and peaceful fallacy?

Or is this emotion true?

Is this a dreamer's reality?

Facing Your Fears - Written by D. Sarkar 4th January 2007

Now is the time

To face your fears

Tear down the walls

Make barriers disappear

Find the source of pain

Open up the wound

Release all that hurt

Repair your soul & mood

Stand up & be strong

You are a conqueror

Life is a battle

"Fighter" is your moniker

In life you have one chance

To prove to the world

You can take what it gives you

Your name you will behold

And the purpose is reward

During the life you live next

All the challenges you face

Your status in heaven will reflect

So don't feel low in this world

Your battle is not in vain

After death you'll be rewarded

From every effort you put in you will gain

For God watches your every move

And knows your every thought

Try and do what's right

Learn from what you are taught

Train your mind to cope

Keep your head held high

Your future will be based

On what you do now to survive

Your Sun Will Shine - written by D. Sarkar 26th Oct 2008

Anger at the World
Pressure from others
The tears won't stop
You hide under covers

Lost and alone
Lacking any hope
So hard to find strength
Such a struggle to cope

Surrounded by people
But a wall envelopes
Panic within
Depression develops

How to release?
How to feel free?
When all you can think
Is I hate being me

But this hatred is foolish
It has no place there
For you are amazing
So please do not fear

See your true beauty
Open up your soul
This World is your oyster
And you are it's pearl

So precious and rare
Genuine and pure
You're a gift from above
Of that I am sure

So let go of your fears
Let all worries leave your mind
Embrace who you are
And your sun will shine