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ALS NaPoWriMo Day 13: Write a poem about any traditions you have, and whether or not you’re attached to them. Poem: The Tradition of Prayer Between the world of “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” I grew up observing a plethora of traditions Some I followed Others I evaded That’s how the tradition of traditions percolated … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 4: I am incomplete without you Prompt: Today, let’s challenge ourselves to identify what/ who makes us feel complete. It could be a person, a deity, or a quality or skill you possess. Let your heart guide you in identifying it and weave those emotions into a poem. Here’s my poem … Read more
Today’s prompt asks us to write a love poem! Here’s my little love prayer 🙂 A Prayer A blessing so real from the angels of light, Delivered in presence of the star-studded sky, – A promise to be each other’s guide, In joy and sorrow, to be by my side – A vow to share … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 15: Today’s prompt asks you to think about a small habit you picked up from one of your parents, and then to write a piece that explores an early memory of your parent engaged in that habit, before shifting into writing about yourself engaging in the same habit. Here’s my humble attempt at … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 14 Prompt: Today, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that delves into the meaning of your first or last name. Here’s an analysis of my name 🙂 Poem: Do you say my name? When your world is tumbling down And you are seething in pain That’s when you say my … Read more
NaPoWriMo Day 4 Prompt: Poetry often takes us to strange places – to feelings and actions that are hard to express except through the medium of a poem. To the “liminal,” in other words – a place or sensation that exists at or on both sides of a boundary or threshold, neither one thing nor … Read more
When your world seems to crumble bit by bit But all around you seem insouciant When courage you endeavour to garner Like broken shards of your choicest glass frame But you watch it elude you quietly In Lord Almighty, you must not lose trust For many may have resuscitated With resilience bestowed upon prayers
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
A very Happy, Blessed and Blissful New Year to all my fellow bloggers! 2017 was a year of self-discovery for me. I questioned the purpose of my existence and the meaning of life. Not that I got all the answers but I learned to live above my failures and regrets in life. I learned the … Read more
Tanka is a poetry form which originated in Japan more than 13 centuries ago. Tanka, translated, means “short song.” It is similar to haiku in that there are specific numbers of syllables for each line of the poem and they often discuss the same topics of emotions, seasons, nature, love and sadness. This Japanese form has five lines with … Read more