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ALS NaPoWriMo Day 18 Prompt: Use pairs of opposites in your poem. I have used the following quote from Kahlil Gibran in my poem today– “We are all like the bright moon, we still have our darker side.” Poem: The Journey to Stillness “We are all like the bright moon, … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo 2025 Day 16: A poem about any piece of architecture Today I’ve used a Gurbani verse for my poem, “Ditthe sabhe thaanv, nahin tudh jaehia”, meaning, “I have seen all the places, but none compares to You (Lord).” I’ve written about Harmandir Sahib, also called Darbar Sahib, or Golden Temple in … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 14 Prompt: I broke my mirror My poem uses the following words of Rajneesh, “Mind is a broken mirror.” Poem: Mind–A Mirror Mind is a broken mirror, It doesn’t show reality en bloc, But as broken bits amassed from here and there, Even camouflaging perception as real and fair — … Read more
ALS NaPoWriMo Day 11 Prompt: Pick any word you like, and use its five synonyms as well as the word in the poem. My chosen word is Awareness, and I have used its following 10 synonyms: understanding, insight, cognizance, enlightenment, consciousness, mindfulness, discernment, illumination, epiphany, realization I have used the following quote … Read more
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 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 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