Poem: “Divine Torture” – Intersections of Fate and Free Will

Divine Torture

It’s not just about the world we live in consciously
but it’s also about the world that we live in subconsciously.
It’s a grim reality that we live in,
in which we live and love and celebrate
the things that we think matter to us.
The things that matter to us are sometimes not important to
Others,
sometimes your heart is meant to be broken,
sometimes she is supposed to break your heart,
all you can do in the end is console yourself
by the fact that maybe just maybe
that’s how it’s supposed to be.
Maybe this is how the big guy planned it all along,
maybe you are not the hero in this story,
either ways you gotta live on
you gotta stumble on and ramble on, on this rocky road
it’s impossible to live with the knowledge
that you lost that battle,
but you still gotta keep up the ramble.
you lose a battle and seek another one
because you remember the whispers in your ears as a kid
that you are a warrior
growing up you lost so many battles
but you never stopped believing that you were a warrior
keeping up this blind faith in this scientific world,
holding on so tightly to the past and the futuristic ways,
while in present you are being torn apart,
sometimes no matter how difficult the things get
you gotta keep believing that it all could
be the big plan of the big guy up there.
Sometimes the big guy is quiet,
sometimes just too quiet for my liking
making me feel all alone on this road I am walking on
making this walk a divine torture.

Reflections on “Divine Torture”

When I penned “Divine Torture,” it was an attempt to grapple with the age-old questions of fate, free will, and the role of a higher power in our lives. This poem delves deep into the struggles we face when our expectations clash with reality, and the belief that there might be a grand plan guiding our every step, even when that plan feels like torture.

Conscious and Subconscious Worlds

The opening lines, “It’s not just about the world we live in consciously but it’s also about the world that we live in subconsciously,” reflect the duality of our existence. We navigate life not only through our physical actions but also through our thoughts, dreams, and subconscious feelings. These inner worlds often influence our perception of reality, shaping our responses to the external world.

The Grim Reality and Celebrations

“It’s a grim reality that we live in, in which we live and love and celebrate the things that we think matter to us.” This line captures the paradox of human existence. We find joy and meaning in our celebrations and loves, yet these very things can be overshadowed by the grimness of reality. It’s a reminder that life is a blend of joy and sorrow, and sometimes what matters to us may hold little significance to others.

Heartbreak and Consolation

“Sometimes your heart is meant to be broken, sometimes she is supposed to break your heart.” These lines acknowledge the inevitability of pain and heartbreak. The poem suggests that these experiences might be part of a larger plan, a divine design that we cannot fully comprehend. This perspective can offer a form of consolation, helping us accept our pain as a necessary step in our journey.

Faith Amidst Science and Chaos

“Keeping up this blind faith in this scientific world, holding on so tightly to the past and the futuristic ways, while in present you are being torn apart.” This stanza highlights the conflict between faith and rationality. In a world dominated by science and technology, maintaining faith in a higher power or a grand plan can feel challenging. Yet, it is this faith that helps us navigate the present, even when it feels like we are being torn apart.

Divine Silence and Loneliness

“Sometimes the big guy is quiet, sometimes just too quiet for my liking making me feel all alone on this road I am walking on.” The silence of the divine can be unsettling, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. The poem captures this struggle, the yearning for guidance and reassurance from a higher power, and the challenge of continuing the journey alone.

The Torturous Walk

“Making this walk a divine torture.” The poem concludes with the notion that the path we walk, guided by faith and riddled with challenges, can feel like torture. Yet, it is this very journey that shapes us, testing our resilience and our capacity to believe in something greater than ourselves.

Connecting Through Shared Struggles

“Divine Torture” resonates with anyone who has questioned their path, struggled with faith, or felt the weight of life’s challenges. It’s a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that our journeys, no matter how painful, are part of a larger narrative. By sharing this poem, I hope to connect with readers who are navigating their own paths, offering them solace and encouragement to keep moving forward, even when the road seems impossibly tough.