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I fought to affirm my worth to the world only to be defeated each time I struggled to keep pace with the world only to be wounded each time I voiced against prejudice by the world only to be ridiculed each time Yet I rose to proclaim my existence each time I challenged the … Read more
you can reach zenith only if you dare to wreck the wall of your fear This post follows the prompt “wall” given by Haiku Horizons for week#175.
There is a Hindi poem that is close to my heart since my childhood. Recently, it got reiterated when I was making my son recite the same as part of his school assignment. I realized that the poem is so amazingly powerful that it was valid ages ago and it holds true even now. It … Read more
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
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
Throughout our lives, we strive to achieve equilibrium in numerous forms. Balancing work and personal life; Managing our time between kids and spouse; Balancing our time between family and self; Managing our priorities; Harmonizing necessities and pleasures; We can be happy and successful as well as at peace if and only if we can … Read more
“What is life?” Ah! I wondered,
“An ocean of problems with pearls of happiness?”
Life is fun to some, but pain to others,
Life is fair to some, no gain to others.
Life is a struggle, Life is hope,
Life is to dream, Life is to cope.
Life is a roller coaster, Life is a game,
Life is courage to take the blame.