The Liar

The Liar

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Past.

A liar it is. 

It only says

            What you’ve been;

But, the truth is,

We are more

Than what’s been.

It’s just a shadow,

A far-away light, like that of a dead star

That still gives the illusion

Of being there.

But, dynamic beings we are:

Ever flowing in the stream of life.

Our identity’s in a flow

Just like the waves

Constantly going changes.

Why then listen to it’s lie—

That ‘This is who you are!’

Why identify with untruth?

But, it’s true, it has things to say,

Pitfalls to show, experiences to gift,

Memories to cherish

And lessons to give. 

Take all these with folded hands,

But with a smile, 

Say: ‘Thank you for everything,

But I can’t take you with me’, and 

Take his leave.

Look back often, if you wish.

But, never go back.

With your head straight towards the light

Keep walking ahead.

Past.

A good adviser maybe.

Not a good partner

To be with in this journey to light.

Because, you see, past is dark

Dark and dead. 

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Thank you.

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