Friars

Summary

Fatima Imam's poem reflects a spiritual journey inspired by monastic life, expressing a quest for inner peace and freedom from worldly burdens and expectations.

Abstract

The website content presents a contemplative poem by Fatima Imam, which is a response to the "Déjà Vu at Paper Poetry" prompt by Carolyn Hastings and the monk prompt by Suntonu Bhadra. The poem delves into themes of freedom, abandonment, faith, and the pursuit of peace, as the author grapples with personal fears, societal expectations, and the desire to break away from traditional constraints. Imam's work conveys a deep yearning to escape the cycles of pain and the fulfillment of superficial desires, seeking instead a life of spiritual fulfillment and tranquility. The poem is accompanied by a powerful image of a meditating monk, symbolizing the author's aspiration towards a monastic ideal of serenity and enlightenment.

Opinions

The author values the freedom to express oneself, contemplate deeply, and challenge traditional norms.
There is a sense of disillusionment with the fulfillment of desires and the expectations of society.
The poem expresses a desire for spiritual growth and a rejection of a futuristic ideal in favor of timeless peace.
The author acknowledges feelings of abandonment and a crisis of faith as part of the journey towards inner peace.
Fatima Imam is appreciative of the prompts that inspired her poem and expresses gratitude to her supporters and the community.
The author encourages readers to live life fully, motivated and blessed.

Following the path of the sages

Freedom to express innermost fears. Freedom to contemplate for hours. Freedom to emulate superior thoughts. Freedom to unfollow traditions.

Free from all burdens. Freedom from cycles of pain. Free to move away in a new direction. Freedom from circles of expectation.

Feelings of abandonment crush me. Faithlessness in faith tortures me. Fulfillment of desires abhors me. Feeblemindedness scares me.

Far away, I have to go. Further away, my destination lies. Futuristic ideal is what I shun. Forever peace is what I seek.

I wrote this poem in response to Carolyn Hastings’s DéjàVu at Paper Poetry prompt:

I have chosen to submit one more piece on the monk prompt. Thank you so much Suntonu Bhadra for the inspirational W10 prompt:

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Forever grateful to everyone for your precious time and generous support. Stay blessed, motivated, and live your life to the fullest. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

Deja Vu at Paper Poetry

Friars

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