(Older middle aged bald South Asian man seated in an office in a plaid shirt).

Why Do We Want to Control Everything?

Let’s free from every tension in this materialistic sky, 

Where souls forget to soar, though born to fly. 

Why this urge to grasp, to bind, to own— 

When life itself is a breeze, never to be known? 

We chase the illusion of power and might, 

Yet lose the peace that dwells in light. 

The river flows without demand or claim, 

Still reaches the ocean, just the same. 

Why do we want to control every tide, 

When truth and time never take a side? 

The stars don’t rule the night’s vast hue, 

They simply shine—pure, simple, true. 

Control is the mind’s fragile disguise, 

A veil that blinds the inner eyes. 

In trying to master the cosmic dance, 

We miss the rhythm of life’s sweet chance. 

Let go, O seeker, of this restless fight, 

You are not the storm, but the eternal light. 

In surrender lies the highest art— 

The infinite sky lives within your heart. 

Freedom is not in having command, 

But in knowing you’re held by the Infinite Hand. 

Let’s breathe, release, and softly sing— 

Peace is not control—it’s surrendering.

Dr. Ashok Kumar is an international mystical bilingual poet from India. His philosophical, spiritual poems are published in various anthologies in different languages including Urdu, English, Spanish, Polish, Hindi, and Mandarin. He’s working as a principal in a reputed institution of India and is a universal poet appealing for love, unity and integrity.

BECOMING A POET…… Your touch of love making me a great poet in the entire society Troubles and sufferings can’t break mystic poet’s heart and soul This valuable vehicle of universal experience helping poet for strong emotions and true beauty Social , political and psychological changes are mystic divine goal This wild rose helping poet spreading fragrance on this planet earth for humanity and integrity Together we can be hopeful, optimistic in this journey of lovely life Purpose of poet is to carry duties and responsibility for the entire society Together we can understand each others to cope with stress and strife

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