You see a magnificent tree,
But, do you recognize-
the sun, the rain, the earth
and all the elements attributing
to its magnificence?
You see someone’s success,
But, do you recognize-
the tears and sweats
behind its shine and glamour?
You see her beauty
with your physical eyes,
But, do you recognize-
her spirit with your inner eyes?
You see the delusions
in your dreams,
But, do you recognize-
the delusions in your waking life?...
When I look at you,
Am I looking at-
a 'shell' housing a beautiful soul?
Or a beautiful shell -
housing an empty soul?
When I speak to you,
Am I speaking to-
the ego self of yours?
Or the authentic self of yours?
When I meet you,
Are we meeting-
in the space of minds?
in the depth of souls?
Or just in the surface of bodies?
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