A Complex Heart – A Poem by Kailash Nath Khandelwal

Within me, a multitude of emotions swirl
An amalgamation of light and dark, of strength and fragility
A canvas of contradictions, painted with vibrant colors
A work of art in progress, imperfect but evolving.

Compassion flows through me like a gentle stream
Nourishing my soul and soothing the scars of others
Generosity, a desire to give without expectation, is my instinct
Bringing joy and comfort to those around me, is my forte.

For me Charity is a habit, a way of life
A commitment to serving others, to
support the burdened.
Love is the foundation, the anchor
that holds me firm
A force that guides me, that inspires
me to be my best being.

In the midst of imperfections, I strive
to be a source of hope
A beacon of light in the darkness, a
reminder of mutual connection
That we are all worthy of love, of kindness, of compassion and of generosity.