Light everywhere.

When I was young
and had nothing to say
I thought I was no-one;

when I was still
I thought myself empty;

Now I am older
and become silent
I am everyone;

when I am still,
I am full.

*

[leaning on Kabir’s ‘ghar ghar dipak barai’]

poem by Michael Shepherd
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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