134. Movie Time

 

*Movie time*

Movie is enjoyment source 

Am I a movie ? Yes of course 

There is a pattern I observe

My funny bones, In a platter I serve 

I was popular in school college 

As was free spirited without a baggage 

When I was happy, people were around 

But when needed them I found 

Myself alone in crowd 

One who have tasted appreciation

Tends to seek validation 

I was seeking constant relevance 

My jovial nature would get me joy in abundance 

After my parents exited my story 

Here started my worry

And in order to make self fine

Started socialising this time 

I see in myself a pattern of need

Constant validation to feed

I tried portraying self as funny billy

Not realising I was losing respect and was taken silly 

Over my jokes someone can laugh 

But when in need,I see their presence with heart half 

Suppose if I have no more impactful array 

And still if I choose  to share worry 

Society doesn't find the movie entertaining

And they switch channel for joy attaining 

I understood what being used looked at it's best

To get information, entertainment and be Catalyst 

In my movie I am my hero and creative lead 

I will ensure to not anymore entertain creepers and feed

My energy shouldn't drain 

On people who treat me a movie in vain

I am although my lead character dent

But should not be a source of others entertainment 

Starting of the story I can't change 

But I will script the climax in unique range 

Let me focus on acting

Let God be directing 

So that I work on the script that he has given 

And be focussed and duty driven 

Ofcourse my movie should have comic element

My family and self to be happy intent 

But I shouldn't let my emotions be open for all odd

It's a treasure to be preserved and shared with God 

My movie is straight forward 

Me spicing up too much looks absurd

Self respect and happiness within is the key fit

In my eyes my own movie should be a super hit 

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

14-1-2025

Amazing 😍  I loved the idea of becoming a movie itself in the poem. I loved the line questioning "Am I movie?, yes of course ' that was deeply introspective as if reflecting on self. Adding god as a director is a beautiful divine touch in movie of our life. I also loved the line, 'after my parents exited my story, here started my worry', it was so relatable. And the line, 'script has given...' is so deep which makes us to think about our life script which is given and what should we do as our duty. Its eye opener. Keep sharing ❤️

Superb❤️

I appreciate your creativity ❤️

The beautifully woven emotions highlighted the experience of overcoming societal pressures and finding one's true identity. Described as a journey of a man who was initially known for his cheerful nature, but slowly gets trapped in a quest for validation and constant external approval. Metaphorically comparing him to a "movie", highlighting how his entertaining personality became a source of entertainment for others, leading to a feeling of being used and a gradual erosion of self-esteem. 

Through introspection and a new understanding of his worth, he resolves to prioritise his happiness and authenticity, writing a new story where self-esteem and inner fulfilment take centre stage. This insightful piece is commendable.❤️

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