To be free of stress

September 28, 2009 (2:46 pm)

Went to the physician,

to treat hypertension;

He prescribed some medicines,

with an advice— “ avoid stress”.

While returning home,

pondered over his advice,

Didn’t find a solution, to be precise,

an immediate one.

I have to work hard,

for my family, to feed,

to educate my children,

to meet the needs of my kith and kin.

A well wisher, in my office,

advised me to meditate

and take up yoga, to practice,

which didn’t give me solace.

After coming from the office,

I have to rush in a local train,

for a part time job, a little more to earn,

Comes home at night, late.

Meditation and yoga are not for me,

who has no time or stamina to watch a weekly movie;

“How can I avoid stress?”

mused, took a long shower bath to be free of stress.

It really did its magic, on the fray,

“Any one is there, for a try?”

I realise, it isn’t doctor’s job to release,

stress for us, to realize.

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Anandavalli R Chandran