Paradox of living

 

Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none — Albert Einstein

Arun Kumar

 When looking: 
 Eyes can only see 
 The colors of the rainbow,
 The shapes of the clouds,
 The objects of the world.
 Only when they are close,
 The extent of space and time 
 Becomes apparent.
 
 It is the paradox of 
 What is seen is limited.
 
 When listening: 
 Ears can only hear 
 The sounds of the wind,
 The noises of the street,
 The voices of the people.
 Only when they are covered,
 The whisperings of unknown 
 Become audible.
 
 It is the paradox of 
 What is heard is limited.
 
 When perceiving: 
 The mind can only learn, 
 What is already known.
 Only when it is empty, 
 The possibilities of what is beyond
 Become discernible.
 
 It is the paradox of 
 What is learned is limited.