Living Beyond Ego –

Poetry often hides life’s deepest lessons within just a few lines. The following poem is one such piece — short yet powerful, simple yet soulful. It speaks about self-growth, humility, and the art of living in the present moment.

Poem:
Skin tanned,
Life banned.
Something to be honed —
A little ego, I died;
A little present, I lived.

At first glance, these lines may appear minimal. But when read closely, they unfold the journey of a soul that learns to rise beyond pain and pride.

The opening line, “Skin tanned,” reflects endurance — the mark of someone who has faced the burning trials of life. Just as the sun tans the skin of one who toils beneath it, challenges in life deepen our strength and maturity. It symbolizes experience — the glow that hardship leaves behind.

Then comes “Life banned.” This expresses the feeling of being paused, rejected, or silenced by fate. There are times when life itself seems to deny us — when every door feels closed. Yet, those moments of stillness are often the silent teachers that guide us inward.

The line “Something to be honed” stands as a call for self-improvement. It reminds us that human life is a process of polishing the soul — shaping roughness into grace, impatience into wisdom, and fear into courage.

The most profound thought lies in “A little ego, I died.” Here, the poet admits that when he allowed a small part of his ego — his pride and self-importance — to die, he found rebirth. The death of the ego is not a loss; it is freedom. It is the moment when the noise of the self fades, and peace begins to speak.

Finally, “A little present, I lived.” After letting go of ego and past burdens, the poet learns the true meaning of life — to live now, in the present. The “present” here is not just time but awareness, gratitude, and calm.

Through these few lines, the poet captures the essence of transformation — that real living begins not when we achieve everything, but when we learn to let go.

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