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This is the first week of our monthly theme “focus”. Focus is imperative to prosper in life. Our life is swarming with distractions and if we lose sight of our goal even for a minute, we might have to forget it forever. When we are in flight, we are advised to switch off all gadgets. … Read more
Today is the last day of NaPoWriMo! I can’t believe I’ve been writing a poem everyday for a month. A big thanks to Maureen for successfully hosting another year of NaPoWriMo by constantly motivating and guiding us by providing interesting prompts each day! And finally, our final prompt – at least until next year! Today, we … Read more
April is about to end and we have entered the last week of our monthly feature “Optimism”. I sincerely tried to imbibe my words in my daily routine and I am glad to share that I felt remarkable difference in my attitude and approach towards life. Let’s accept a fact that no life is immune … Read more
The prompt for Day 21 of NaPoWriMo is to write a poem that incorporates overheard speech. It could be something you’ve heard on the radio, or a phrase you remember from your childhood, even something you overheard a coworker say in the break room! Use the overheard speech as a springboard from which to launch … Read more
We have sown the seeds of optimism in last two weeks, now let’s water the plant a little and show it some light too! This week, I want to share a great poem written by Christian D. Larson. It captures the practice of optimism quite effectively. It stresses on the need to always look at the bright side … Read more
We are half way through NaPoWriMo. So the prompt for today is to write a poem that reflects on the nature of being in the middle of something. The poem could be about being on a journey and stopping for a break, or the gap between something half-done and all-done. I have written the poem in line with … Read more
We have inched towards the second week of our month long journey of optimism. If you happened to miss the week 1 post, where we talked about bringing about changes in our attitude by following the two golden rules, then you can glance it here. Hope we practiced the approach of responding to situations rather … Read more
Let’s rekindle the spirit of “Optimism”, our theme for the monthly feature , while adhering to the prompt of NaPoWriMo. Because today is the ninth day of NaPoWriMo, we have been challenged to write a nine-line poem. Here’s my offering for the day 🙂 When imprisoned by time None willing to obey your mind When faith … Read more
efflorescence spell flowers rejoice gift of spring never wailing fall preaching to live in moment surging ahead laugh and sing This post is in response to Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge #28. The challenge is to use words “Laugh” and “Cry” or their synonyms in a haiku, tanka or haibun. I have written a Tanka using … Read more
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ― Winston S.Churchill Let’s start our month long expedition of Optimism with these finest words of wisdom preached by Mr. Churchill. Optimism is the ability to see the positive and bright side of everything. Easier said than … Read more