#thoughts

Fragments of Life

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My poem is inspired by a modern sculptor created by Bruno Catalano. Bruno Catalano (born :-1960 – ), is a French sculptor, most renowned for creating sculptures of figures with substantial sections missing. He has created life -size bronze sculptures, called, ‘ Les Voyageurs’ The one below is called, ‘Fragments’ and is located in Venice, … Read more

Paradox of life:NaPoWriMo Day 25

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NaPoWriMo Day 25:  The prompt, which you can find in its entirety here, was  developed by the poet and teacher Hoa Nguyen, asks you to use a long poem by James Schuyler as a guidepost for your poem. This is a prompt that allows you to sink deeply into another poet’s work, as well as your own. I … Read more

Am I a thief? NaPoWriMo Day 13

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NaPoWriMo Day 13:  Today, I challenge you to write a non-apology for the things you’ve stolen. Maybe it’s something as small as your sister’s hairbrush (or maybe it was your sister’s boyfriend!) So, I want to confess to a few acts of stealing. Hope the punishment isn’t too severe 🙂   Poem: Am I a … Read more

A fascinating dream: NaPoWriMo Day4

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Our prompt for the day 4 of  NaPoWriMo asks us to write a poem based on an image from a dream. Here are the glimpses of my dream 🙂   A fascinating dream   Dreams- a manifestation of our sub conscious, Aren’t they? My thoughts, my emotions that design my day Cuddle me in my … Read more

Life-A cup of coffee- NaPoWriMo Day 1

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NaPoWriMo is finally here! Some light amidst darkness , I must say. So, we are sharpening our pencils, cleaning our notepads and of course oiling our minds 🙂 Here’s the prompt for Day 1 and we were also provided with a metaphor generator tool. I really had fun playing with the tool. I came up … Read more

I don’t like those

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I don’t like those … Who cannot look past one’s flaws, Seem judgmental about everyone Who blame others for their own state, Hold all relations at ransom Who live in a materialistic world, Without caring for others’ emotions Who find pleasure in agony of others Bitter moments, arduous to overcome Who do not adjust in … Read more

Life’s teachings

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Slowly, life has taught me… To be low on expectations But high on gratitude To not deter from challenges But make your way through defeat To overlook others’ shortcomings But work on own mistakes Perseverance is the key to relations Kindness and humility crown your attitude World may not sing to your tune But your … Read more

Poetry makes me believe

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Poetry makes me believe In the miracle called life Poetry makes me believe In the magic of words Poetry makes me believe In the power of emotions Poetry makes me believe In the beauty of the world Poetry makes me believe In the wonders of nature Poetry makes me believe In thyself; in myself!                                                … Read more