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(A poem)

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I am light, around the shadow of “me”.

In moments of prayer, I let go of myself, as I surrender completely. What I can part with, could only be a shadow- my reality, it cannot be!

The “me” that I surrender, in profound prayer- is only an illusion, that I so willingly spare.

Its shape borrowed from memories of past, obstructing the light of here and now. An imposter, made of maddening thoughts- has become this “me”, somehow!

I have noticed, observed, understood, it has no truth of its own. A nonsense nuisance of no value- from experience, I have known.

This shadow of “me”, cannot last long, it has nothing of its own. Its name is stolen from my real Self, its form also, is a loan.

It has chased after my real Self, for years, a crazy stalker! Surrender of such disturbance, I should gladly offer.

When I surrender this shadow “me”, in moments of genuine prayer- My real Self, remains safely stowed, in my tender care.

On surface, is my shadow self, seething in its raw suffering. While glimpses of my sublime bliss, glow safely deep within.

I clearly see, that I am free, my being is absolute Reality. I am the light, of my One True Self, and I don’t need a shadow “me”.

Deep in my heart, I carry always, a precious cherished treasure- the Truth of my perfect pure being, its value beyond measure.

I am One light, around countless shadows- each cast by a different “me”. Without this One stream of my light, no shadow would ever be!

I am the light, around the shadow “me”, sometimes hidden, but always near. I shine steadily, and patiently wait, for the darkness to disappear.

Removing illusions that block Reality, from flowing freely through- letting the light flood all shadows, filling the false, with true.

The light from my One True Self, my pure being, my absolute Reality- seeping, soaking and submerging, countless shadows of “me”.

In the spiritual longing of reverent prayer, I sincerely often implored- that my mundane desires, my trivial wishes, all be completely ignored.

It was not this “me” who asked, to ignore its own wish. Intuition discerns my ‘wants’ from ‘needs’, with its spontaneous switch.

In such a moment, all opposites integrate, each pair turns One, from two! My “me” disappears into nothingness- and I, dissolve in You.

In gratitude, I pray to You, our separation just in name. I know I am what You are, we are One and same.

I have been pretending, to be a separate “me”. Knowing in Reality, I am You, You are me!

Why am I so afraid, struggling, lost and crying? Have I forgotten, I am You– or, have I been lying?

I cannot be lost for long, if I know, what You know! For whom have I been, then, putting up this show?

There is not, there never was, anyone here, but You. Your light around all shadows, is the only thing that’s true.

Everything in existence, is that same One light too. The one that I’ve been calling “me”, was always in fact, You!