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The web content is a poetic reflection on life's struggles, the choice between existence and non-existence, and the impact of societal teachings on individual consciousness, with references to previous works by the author.

Abstract

The website presents a contemplative piece by the author, Kallol Mazumdar, titled "Being the good boy that I am!" which delves into the existential dilemma of choosing life ("to be") over death ("not to be"), as influenced by Maai's teachings. The author uses vivid imagery of a snake ready to strike, symbolizing the lurking presence of death and the duplicity of life. The poem, part of the "Earth's Resting Hymn" series, is accompanied by evocative photographs and credits to various artists. Additionally, the author invites readers to support their work by purchasing a book or subscribing to their newsletter, and provides links to previous poetic murmurs and related articles.

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  • The author seems to grapple with the philosophical concept of whether it is better to exist or not, suggesting a preference for non-existence as a means to escape life's turmoil.
  • There is a sense of disillusionment with the world, as the author describes life's teachings as often being lost or ignored.
  • The poem reflects on the idea that people create their own misery, and death is a personal, rather than a collective, experience.
  • The author values their readers' time and expresses gratitude for their support, emphasizing the importance of reader engagement and feedback.
  • By offering a subscription to their newsletter and a way to purchase their book, the author indicates a desire to build a community of loyal readers and to sustain their creative endeavors financially.

Being the good boy that I am!

Maai says ‘to be’ and never ‘not to be’

There is a loud noise that never stops

Credits: Kolkatar Chobiwala, Pexels

“Earth’s resting hymn”: Poetic Murmur 7

Log: 15/09/2023, 12:29 AM (IST), Breezy Night

Life is a tapestry, of turmoil far worse, than our dreams. The sensible and coherent teachings often get lost, at the back of our heads. In heaps, all the chapters lay empty, stained, in memories of the past, fast to the time lapses objects move, the panorama lights, in hues and lay the tongue of the serpent, all waiting to lick, no hiss, with its mouth and fangs ready, to kiss and form the foam of lusty salivating kill, acting out as if death is duplicitous, mirrors are smoky tale, many people die and death comes to them when living in a misery created by them for themselves. As all snakes start giving me A hiss for a kiss, injecting venom inside my blood, and it mixed with all organs. The violet flower erupted out of my veins flowed red and violet. Maybe Maai did not know about this hence I choose ‘not to be’ everytime.

Credits: Pixabay, Pexels

Previous Poetic Murmur 6

Rest of the poems on Earth’s Resting Hymn..

Credits: Open Clip Art_Vectors, Pixabay

Writing has always been my muse and Medium is redefining my own style for me. I hope if you liked my story, you wouldn’t mind buying a book to drop in my kitty, this keeps me going. Here is the link. And thanks regardless for your amazing and quintessential reads. It matters, and means a lot!

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