Mask
Excuse me...
Er...do you have an anti ageing mask?
...for the brain?
Something that could reverse the effects of ageing
cleanse the pores clogged with
anger, stubborn opinions, prejudice
collected over the years
Smoothen out
the grooves that harbour
perceptions
pain
unpleasant memories
sordid stories
ugly visuals
from television reports
or the neighbourhood?
Don’t get me wrong
I know that the deeper lines
mean more wisdom
But, of late
I have started to feel
my brain sags with
all the weight
of making much of myself
and less of others
There are too many locked niches
crowded with people
and relationships
after I finish
classifying
and branding them
It feels jaded and dull with
overtime working
constant calculations
and manipulations
The thick layer
of dead skin
clogs
pure joy
and the space for
new ideas
It seems to have totally stopped secreting
the natural oils of youthfulness
that lubricate
acceptance
In fact
sometimes I think
my brain positively stinks
I am really concerned about my inner beauty
What should I do
Oh! You suggest Botox for the brain
And the cost?
What!!!
No wonder! You scheming businessman!
You think I am an old fool?
I know the likes of you
out to rob the gullible customer
with your cheap selling tricks
I can start with a little Yoga anytime
and cleanse my system
of the rot
at a fraction of the cost
Thank you very much.
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