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Tomorrow: NaPoWriMo Day 5

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NaPoWriMo Day 5: The challenge is to use/do all of the following in the same poem. Of course,  if you can’t fit all twenty projects into your poem, or a few of them get your poem going, that is just fine too! Begin the poem with a metaphor. Say something specific but utterly preposterous. Use … Read more

My day

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The only secret ingredient of the recipe of a wonderful day is a good attitude 🙂   I might end my day with Fatigued body, Worn-out spirits, Exhausted mind, Petulance and Shattered hopes But I always begin it with Newfangled hopes, Exuberance, Invigorated mind, Energetic soul and Healthier body                                    ©Vandana Bhasin

Poem: I do not fear

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  I do not fear criticism Because… It gives me new perspectives Stimulating my way of thinking A novel approach to doing things Instilling forbearance- control over feelings     I do not fear failure Because… Every failure is a learning experience, A stepping-stone towards my growth, An opportunity that I did not miss, A … Read more

Curfew

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As we fight COVID-19, our country is observing a curfew today across the nation. Let’s hope that the efforts of the world pave the way for a better tomorrow.   I wake up to a new day A day we await with bated breath   Some are afraid and anxious “I’m so scared, what will … Read more

Daybreak

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The morning sky was more picturesque than my imagination. Gleaming with amber and ochre that was painted by the rays of the Sun, the sky appeared divine. It probably spelled the blessings of the Almighty for me, especially today. My body had been preparing for this day for last two months, with qualms girdling me … Read more

I am not alone

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Faced by the challenges of the life, we often lose confidence in ourselves, trust in others and faith in the Supreme power. But the Creator of the Universe always keeps an eye on us, protects us and strengthens us in His mysterious ways. We just need to remind ourselves that He is there with us … Read more

Poem: Beginnings

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Hello fellow bloggers! Apologies for just vanishing for last two weeks. NaPoWrimo was indeed quite exhausting and with my Life Coach course almost reaching its conclusion by the end of this month, I was just not able to manage writing for the blog or reading your wonderful posts. But, no worries, here I am with … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 28: A Letter to my Younger self

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The challenge of NaPoWriMo today is to draft a prose poem in the form/style of a postcard.  I’ve written a post card poem in the form of a letter to my younger self. Something that has been on my mind for quite some time 🙂   Post card Poem: A Letter to my Younger self … Read more

NaPoWriMo Day 5: Trampled by the World

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Today, the challenge of NaPoWriMo is to write a poem that reacts both to photography and to words in a language not your own. Begin with a photograph. Now find a poem in a language you don’t know. Ignore any accompanying English translation (maybe cover it up, or cut-and-paste the original into a new document). Now start … Read more