The Soul's Day Off

Am the Soul who lives
In that house of glass
Known to the world
As Mr Vikaas 

I had to take off
To get some rest
The Mind living there
Can Test the Best 

We Souls are not made
To live in suppression
We are free spirited
Can’t withstand repression

So, I have walked out
For some fresh air and thought
Leaving Mind and Body to
Manage as they aught 

When I took residence
A Contract I signed
The upkeep of the building
I was assigned 

So, while leaving today
Had to ensure
Ventilation was continuous
Blood Circulation was sure 

Why did I get frustrated?
Good question to ask 
It’s the tussle with the Mind 
Which creates a tough Task 

The Heart is an ally
The well spring of emotion
But the mind brings in factors
Of idea and notion 

Mind is the processor
Inputs responses and actions
His distorted interpretation
Sometimes causes commotion 

The Mind is constantly
Creating pressure by thoughts
While the emotions I create
Are suppressed to nought 

The House is equipped
With glands and nerves
To keep the balance
On Flats and Curves

Sitting in the cusp
Called the Solar Plexus
I keep trying with Heart to
Control the Body/mind nexus 

There are windows from where
Our light shines on the scene
Mind with a jaundiced eye
Sees dirt marks on the clean

There are times when Heart prevails
Despite mine and Minds precautions
If Heart is right and Vikaas glows
We celebrate in Unison 

Having now thought it out
I will return to my domain
To counsel Heart and Mind
From argument to refrain 

What we want is common
The well being of the house  
This can only come and stay 
When hell we do not rouse  

I am the Overlord
I am the Soul
And stay here I will
Till I am called Home 

There I look forward to re-uniting
With Soul Mates lost for long
And we will make merry
Singing the Celestial Song 

Vikaas Nafde Kathmandu 5^th March 2016