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ALS NaPoWriMo Day 10 Prompt: Write a poem from the perspective of any non-human creature or any object.” It could be any object, animal, flora, or other element of nature. I have used the following quote by Rumi for my poem today: “Stop acting so small, you are the Universe in ecstatic … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 9 Prompt: List of rules for life I have sought inspiration from the following quote of Saint Kabir “Do not praise yourself nor slander others: There are still many days to go and anything could happen”–Kabir Poem: Rule of Rules “Do not praise yourself nor slander others; There … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 8 Prompt: Seek inspiration from your favourite song. I have many favourite songs, but I have been hooked to this one for the last one year. Though this song has many versions, I like The Coke Studio version sung by Naseebo Lal and Abida Parveen. It’s titled “Tu Jhoom”. You can … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 7 Prompt: There are no failures, only lessons to be learnt. I am using the following words of Barack Obama to begin my poem: “You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you.” – Barack Obama Poem: Failures are Teachers You can’t let your … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 6 Prompt: I need freedom from… I am following the quote of Buddha for today’s poem, “No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly. When we know this, we become free.” Poem: Liberation from My Binds “No one outside ourselves can rule us inwardly, When we know this, we … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 5 Prompt: A Sky Full of Stars I sought inspiration from the following quote by Swami Vivekananda for my poem today. “Each soul is a star and all stars are set in the infinite azure, the eternal sky-the Lord.”— Swami Vivekananda Poem: The Soul Star Each soul is a … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 4: Prompt: We all have certain qualities, skills, talents, which we are proud of. And at the same time, we are also aware of where we need improvement, or which areas we need to work upon for our growth–personal, professional, emotional, spriritual. Let’s be honest with ourselves, and express these qualities/ areas … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 3 Prompt: “A stone of hope can cause the mountain of despair to fall.” I am starting my poem with the words of Paulo Coelho: “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” Poem: Wings of Hope “It’s the possibility of having … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 2 Prompt: “The complex realm of relationships” My poem follows inspiration from the following quote of Khalil Gibran, and I’ve also incorporated the four agreements from the book “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. “Between what is said and not meant, and what is meant and not said, most … Read more
Hello! It is that time of the year when all the poets sharpen their tools to begin the month-long marathon, National Poetry Writing Month or NaPoWriMo, as it is popularly called. This is my 9th year of participation, and I am excited to be a part of it! I am hosting the NaPoWriMo again this … Read more