I am following the prompt of Artoonsinn today to write a poem inspired by the quote, “In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer.”
Here’s my offering:
Poem: I shine within
Onerous and challenging,
It was, it has been,
But I’ve learned to find my balance within,
I’m slowly inching towards the win
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Agonizing and traumatic,
Life offers experiences,
But I’ve learned to smile through tears,
It’s not a sin
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Unjustified and judgmental,
The world around me has been,
But I’ve learned to care less,
Stay focused on my goal despite chagrin
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Appreciation and empathy,
There’s a dearth in the world,
But I’ve learned to accept and respect my voice,
My dreams and desires shine through the din
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Time and season,
Never remain constant,
But I’ve learned to grow through metamorphosis,
It’s snowing outside, but I feel summer within
©Vandana Bhasin
20.04.2022
“It’s snowing outside, but I feel summer within” – a beautiful line. I’d like to feel that way all the time.