“Secret Soul Longing”

A Poem from Illusions of this World

By Tejal Tarro

Tejal Tarro has devoted over 25 years to serving as a catalyst for personal empowerment, inclusive leadership, and systemic change. To the outside world, Tejal is known as a leader, consultant, and facilitator—recognized for her magnetic authenticity, collaborative spirit, deep compassion, and profound understanding of human challenges within social systems. In her inner world, she sees herself as a poetic mystic, wild dancer, and sorceress queen, stirring soul awakenings.

Tejal reads “Secret Soul Longing”

“Secret Soul Longing”
Intimacy
Secret soul longing
So close that other ceases to exist
Penetrating shiny veneers hiding darkness
Releasing beauty in cosmic rapture
Loving so tenderly the tangle

About Tejal's Poetry
Tejal's artistic expression is one that pierces existential darkness with beauty and evokes the desire to liberate the power that lives within each of us. Her writing is a contemplative and vulnerable exploration at the intersection of the self, the social, and the spiritual. She delves into the subtle nuances of life, drawing out deep insights that invite us into self-inquiry: What does it mean to truly know ourselves while letting go of who we think we are? What does it mean to serve the world without being consumed by it? And how do we trust the mystery of what is ultimately unknowable? Most importantly to Tejal, her work is intended to spark the courage to lead more consciously and sustainably—from a place of divine love.

Credits
Illusions of this World by Tejal Tarro (Emergence Education Press, 2026). Copyright © 2026 by Tejal Tarro. All rights reserved.

Tejal Tarro

Tejal Patel Tarro (she/her) has devoted over 25 years to serving as a catalyst for personal empowerment, inclusive leadership, and systemic change. To the outside world, Tejal is known as a leader, consultant, and facilitator—recognized for her magnetic authenticity, collaborative spirit, deep compassion, and profound understanding of human challenges within social systems. In her inner world, she sees herself as a poetic mystic, wild dancer, and sorceress queen, stirring soul awakenings. Where these two worlds meet is in her artistic expression—one that pierces existential darkness with beauty and evokes the desire to liberate the power that lives within each of us. Her writing is a contemplative and vulnerable exploration at the intersection of the self, the social, and the spiritual. She delves into the subtle nuances of life, drawing out deep insights that invite us into self-inquiry: What does it mean to truly know ourselves while letting go of who we think we are? What does it mean to serve the world without being consumed by it? And how do we trust the mystery of what is ultimately unknowable? Most importantly to Tejal, her work is intended to spark the courage to lead more consciously and sustainably—from a place of divine love. Tejal lives in Rhode Island with her loving husband, two beautiful sons, wise father, and beloved dog. She meets each day with reverence for the intimacy of simple moments, deep gratitude for her connection to family and friends, and devoted presence in her daily practices of meditation, reading, yoga, dancing, and immersion in nature.