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#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 31: The OctPoWriMo journey.

Well, today is the last day of this fabulous journey and today's prompt is all about this wonderful experience about exploring poetry . I will miss this platform very much , been waiting eagerly each day for the wonderful prompts and new challenges. Well, all good things come to an end, but this end is just the beginning for me as I have not only learnt many new forms but also been encouraged to explore this enigmatic world of poetry.

My creation for today :

Treading on a fantastic path,
Treasured with wonderful thoughts,
Words glitter like jewels,
Stories, emotions unfold.
Exploring every nook and corner of creativity,
Spreading wings in serendipity,
Taking refuge amidst expressions,
Magical words that speak about emotions,
Volumes of impressions,
Finding its way in various forms,
Be it a ballad, paradelle or shape,
Poems have been composed wearing numerous capes,
The monotony of a single life,
Has been broken through this endeavor,
Yes, magic happened!
In this enigmatic poetic fervour,
A world besotted with imagination,
This challenge has opened doors beyond limitation,
I thank all from the bottom of my heart,
For sharing such wonderful prompts, pictures and starts,
Its said that all good things come to an end,
But for me- its the beginning
That emerged from another beginning's end !

A tribute

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#OctPoWriMo- Prompt : Sensitivity

Today's prompt gave me a unique thought of dedicating this piece to my fabulous Mom who is the most strongest and the best woman I have ever known in my life.

Hope you like reading it as much as I enjoyed composing it :-)

The fragrance of wet earth,
After a shower,
Enthuses the thirsty heart,
With pleasure immense.

In spite of materialistic cravings,
Doesn't one feel happy at these small things?

The tasty memories of food at home- cooked,
Specially prepared by mom beloved,
Makes the heart go numb,
When being far away, from home.

In spite of materialistic cravings,
Doesn't one feel happy at these small things?

In days of despair,
When the entire world seems unknown,
All faces masked, screaming unfair,
The soothing touch of mom, all pain vanishes into thin air.

In spite of materialistic cravings,
Doesn't one feel happy at these small things?

All hardships seem worthwhile,
All sacrifices meaningful surrender,
When you see,
A lovely smile on the face of your mother.

In spite of materialistic cravings,
Doesn't one feel happy at these small things?

Happiness comes in all forms,
Bringing exuberance, joy and glitter,
My happiest moments are those,
When my mother's laughter - I hear.

In spite of materialistic cravings,
Doesn't one feel happy at these small things?

A Blossoming ending!

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#OctPoEWriMo- Prompt 29- Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Oh, its almost the end of October and this wonderful exercise is drawing to a close. This has indeed been an extremely satisfying and exotic experience for me. I have learnt to love poetry all the more and dared to explore. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this fabulous journey.

Here is my poem for today :-)

Hard work never goes in vain,

Heard this time and again,

Till experienced it first hand,

Was excited beyond imagination,

Upon getting selected for the dream designation,

Stepped into the world that existed only in my imagination!

First day at the concrete palace,

Of hopes, dreams and expectation,

Dream cascaded into a wonderful reality,

Could not contain the vivacity

But......wait......

S-u-f-f-o-c-a-t-i-n-g

B-r-e-a-t-h-l-e-s-s

A-s-p-h-y-x-i-a-t-i-o-n,

Why?

Realization hit like a thunder bolt!

My dream was still imprisoned----encapsulated,

In the concrete foil of pretentious world,

Need freedom, salvation from this strong hold!

Imaginative instincts were lying dormant,

The tide of realization, washed away all doubts,

Realization about passion,

Of.....

Spreading knowledge,

Enhancing talent,

Preparing young minds,

For the challenges ahead,

The rewards were extremely satisfying,

Not merely materialistic.....but glorifying,

The step was finally taken,

Decision once forsaken,

Made into finalization,

The end blossomed into a new beginning,

Illuminated the minds of many in the making,

Every soul hungry for knowledge,

Was welcome,

To the open temple of education,

The end blossomed into a new beginning,

A new day dawned,

On the lives of many in the making !

 

Embracing the change!

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#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 28-  Will  you accept this challenge?

Well, the challenge today is very interesting , unfortunately am unable to accept it completely due to technical glitches as a result of which am unable to post the audio file.

However have tried to inculcate the Word Prompts and Sentence starters in my poem.

So here it is....:-)

Lived in a cocoon long enough,
But scared to spread wings,
Flying into the wind,
Accepting the challenge,
Of the change,
Fear acts as a hindrance,
Obstructs the path to extravagance,
The heart yearns for this experience,
Need to feel positive, confident,
The buoyant spirit will overcome,
The pessimistic attitude - in the end,
Need to believe in the self,
Pessimistic outlook,
Must be overlooked,
For the butterfly,
Encased in the cocoon,
Can never experience the outside world,
Can never transcend its limit,
The beautiful , extravagant life,
Dotted with buoyant spirit,
Must not let the inauspicious thoughts,
Invade the mind,
Otherwise impregnated with the desire,
Of letting go of fear,
Treading into the unknown,
Eager to taste the outcome,
It's moments such as these,
Create memories in the album,
To be cherished long after,
In the evening,
The soul will be pacified,
At the thoughts , of all that is achieved,
And tried !

United till we depart .....

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 27- Whimsical ( What is your happy ending ?)



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Today's prompt gave me a wonderful opportunity of sharing my views on what I aspire to be the happy ending of my life. I have always been fond of big families , lots of cousins, lots of laughter , happiness and sharing. The apt ending for me would be a cozy evening surrounded by my wonderful family all happily chatting and being together for ever. The above picture has been chosen since each color depicts an individual with a specific identity and thought process. When all the dots mingle together for a common goal, as one entity , it gives birth to a wonderful shape- a huge, happy family :-)

She was born not with a silver spoon,

But to a family which was a boon,

A big family which loved and cared;

No matter how the members fared,

They stood by each other,

Through thick and thin,

Joyful banter and laughter,

Echoed across the huge mansion,

That stood proudly in the city centre.

She loved each one to the core,

But fate had other things in store;

Relations faded, the bond weakened,

She was heartbroken,

Wanted earnestly to awaken,

The much treasured feeling of love , forsaken!

Her dream of a happy ending,

Culminates to a united gathering,

At the old mansion,

That re union,

With everyone, - the very thought,

Seemed like a blessing much sought.

Yes, that should be the happy ending,

The family gathered again,

Amidst joyous surrounding.

Laughter filling the air.

Bringing the lifeless skeleton;

Back to life – of the mansion.

For a home is not a home,

Without the warmth present,

In the hearts of the inhabitants,

Yes- that should be the happy ending,

She yearns for this event,

With hope everlasting!

Elegance personified!

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 26: Loop Poetry.

Photo of the day :


Photo by Beverly Tan photography

Today's prompt is quite interesting and so is the photograph shared.
Wrote a few lines seeking inspiration from the photo shared and weaving the imagery with the concept of loop poetry.

She stands elegant,

A true beauty,

Elegant – an epitome of creativity,

Beauty that enthuses purity,

Creativity at its spirit of festivity,

Purity entwined with serenity,

Festivity that engulfs the air,

Serenity that brightens the atmosphere,

Air which smells of festive fragrance,

Atmosphere giving the heady eloquence,

Fragrance of the eternal sunshine,

Eloquence from her beauty divine,

Sunshine- that’s her name,

Divine is the environ,

Name it grace with elegance,

Environ is cheerful with her presence,

Elegance personified,

Presence glorified! 

My kitchen set

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 25: Childhood Favorites

Arranged in a queue,
Tiny pots , plates and spoons,
Made of clay,
Colored in exquisite grey,
They usher in,
Fond memories
Of my childhood plays,
Spent innumerable afternoons,
At my favorite corner,
In the spacious balcony,
Cooking imaginary dishes,
For my family,
Getting distracted at times,
By the inviting-
Calls of the ice-cream vendor,
Those jingles broke the afternoon monotony,
Added colors to my fabulous imaginary,
Oh! those wonderful memories,
Enveloped in ethereal innocence,
Time transcended,
Life moved on,
But that treasure- my kitchen set,
Still sits arranged,
Adorning the shelf,
In my little drawing room.

The journey- from a sapling to a tree

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 24: Story Poem

I have been a nature lover always. Nature inspires me not only to write but also to paint. So, chose this picture and composed a poem on the journey of a tree , its feelings and experiences as it passed through the various stages of life.

I opened my eyes,
In the bosom of the earth,
Unfurled my roots and shoots,
Sprouted into life- unhindered,
Kissed by the warm sun rays,
Bathed by rain,
Fed by the air around,
And the motherly earth below,
When did I grow up?
I hardly know!
Standing tall,
The grandest of all !
Conversing with the birds,
And the whistling wind,
My thick foliage,
Provides home to many of age,
Days come and go,
Leaving behind wonderful moments-
Of long ago..........
The grassy carpet,
Woven intricately,
Covering like a blanket,
Leaving behind a soothing effect,
The crisp morning air,
Caressed by the sun rays,
So bright and cheerful,.
I feel blessed,
To be amidst-
Such creations wonderful !

Engulfed!

#OctPoWriMo- Poetry prompt 23

Standing at the bank of the ocean,
Rooted by the feeling-
Overwhelmed at the vastness,
The limitless water- surrounding.

Lying on the grass,
Glancing up at the starry sky,
My heart wonders
At the wonderful creations,
Elated at being a tiny part
Of the beautiful canvas.

Walking through the deep forest,
Awed by the green presence,
Of giant trees and the solace,
The silence that envelopes the mind,
Oh! gratified at experiencing the peace.

Escalating the mountain terrain,
Gasping for breath at each possible instance,
Conquering the top,
Standing breathless- not from fatigue,
But  overwhelmed,
At the beauty that meets the eye,
From atop- feeling ecstatic and full of wonder !

Hidden Truth in a lie

#OctPoWriMo- Poetry prompt 22

She smiled all along,
Although within- she cried bitterly,
Her smile was as bright as the sunshine,
She hid the bitter truth,
With a beautiful lie- her smile,
She lit candles of hope,
Not sure how long she could cope,
Yet that one lie was lovelier,
Than a thousand truth,
For it brought smile,
To the face that mattered the most

Ballad- Love:interrupted!

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 21



Their eyes clashed,
"Thunder"- electrifying impact ensued,
Hearts beat a tad bit faster,
Yes, it was love at first sight- life changed thereafter!

The journey unfolded,
Into the mystic land of love- yonder,
Ecstatic was the feeling,
The story had just begun.

The world seemed a better place,
In the company of each other's solace,
They made a beautiful pair,
His handsome features, her lovely hair.

Their eyes clashed,
"Thunder"- electrifying impact ensued,
Hearts beat a tad bit faster,
Yes, it was love at first sight- life changed thereafter!

Days flowed past too fast,
Time cascaded like the mountain stream,
They were too engrossed,
Lost in each other's dreams.

Fate had other plans,
Cruel , cruel fate eavesdropped,
Changed course- their lives spun,
In a giant whirlwind of loss and pain.

Their eyes clashed,
"Thunder"- electrifying impact ensued,
Hearts beat a tad bit faster,
Yes, it was love at first sight- life changed thereafter!

He was taken away forever
By the icy grip of an unknown fever,
She lay gasping for breath,
Life without him hurt like hell,

She longed to unite with him,
Discard the lifeless life,
Each passing day was like a thousand long night,
She waits still, for her beloved by the twilight.

Their eyes clashed,
"Thunder"- electrifying impact ensued,
Hearts beat a tad bit faster,
Yes, it was love at first sight- life changed thereafter!

Love- a grenade of emotions

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 20: Love Poetry

She was asymmetric, he organized,
Organized- she hated being, he adored,
Adored- she the fresh air, he the plush car,
Cars- she despised, he cherished,
Cherished- she the birds chirping, he rock music,
Music was her life,
Life which he didn't live till date,
Date- was punctuated with memories intimate,
Intimate was their companionship,
Companionship that transcended into love,
Love knew no boundaries,
Boundaries, despite differences, made them-One, now and forever,
Forever in love.


Been off the grid for some time, trying to catch up now :-)

Dear .........

#OctPoWriMo- Prompt 19- Oh Dear !

Dear childhood- thanks for those adorable instances,
Illuminating the initial years of my life - with cognizance,
Dear adolescence- thanks for your tumultuous presence,
Adore the naughtiness , mischievousness- reminisce,
Dear teenage- thank for those rebellious moments,
You made me value experience over knowledge- bookish,
Dear adulthood- thanks for gracing my life at this juncture,
Cherishable moments being collected, to be memorized - later,
Dear old age- looking forward to rest in your tutelage,
Culmination of a life lived well, passing on the heritage,
Dear creator- thank you for blessing me with this life,
Praying for a similar one, next time and forever and ever !

Veiled Appearance!

#OctPoWriMo: Prompt 18- Things aren't always what they seem.

Her smile was contagious!
Vivacious, infused life in the lifeless,

Did anyone venture to see her soul?
Burnt to cinders by the vicious dual role,
Fraudulent, treacherous, deceived,
By her own.

She veils it well,
The deep rooted pain, et al,
Past has taught her well,
Taught her not to traverse the treaded path again,
Masked relations, mutilated trust,
Lay aflutter in that terrain.

Mystery lay hidden behind the faces all around,
Ready to pounce on the innocent soul- prey,
But such experiences made her stronger,
With each passing day,
She became fearless and bolder,
Bold enough to tear off the facades,
Off the pretentious faces!

Cascading into the realm of freedom !

#OctPOWriMo : Prompt 17 - Cascade- “Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free.” ― Rumi


A lovely form that helped me cascade my thoughts into the enchanting realm of imagination and creativity . Tried my best to implement the hint given in the prompt .

Hope you like my poem :-)

Living under the shadow, in camouflage,
She felt breathless, her freedom sabotaged,
She felt chained by the dreams of others, imprisoned.

Long has she sacrificed, her heart torn apart,
Long has she lived for others, played her part,
She rebelled-
Living under the shadow, in camouflage.

Today, finally she allowed her dreams to surface,
Wriggling out of the dark dungeon of suppression,
Heaving a sigh of relief, salvation- from her past,
She felt breathless, her freedom sabotaged.

Spreading her wings, aiming the distant horizon,
She danced at this freedom,
She was no more a prisoner, neither,
She felt chained by the dreams of others, imprisoned.

Rejuvenation !

#OctPoWriMo: Prompt 16 : Paradelle

                      Whew, wow ! Oh, how I loved this exercise. I just cannot believe that I am trying new poetry forms every other day and learning so much from these wonderful experiences. This one was really tricky, tried my best to follow the prompt, but sadly was unable to keep up in the last stanza. Would like to post this though and share. 

Exhausted, I lay enveloped in the lap of nature,

Exhausted, I lay enveloped in the lap of nature,

Seeking peace for the troubled architecture (mind),

Seeking peace for the troubled architecture (mind),

Exhausted, the troubled architecture (mind) – I ,

Lay enveloped, seeking peace, in the lap of nature.

The flora bent to help me recover,

The flora bent to help me recover,

As if its nature’s turn to discover,

As if its nature’s turn to discover,

The flora bent to help, discover,

As if it’s me – nature’s turn, to recover.

The sun embalming the environ,

The sun embalming the environ,

With its golden rays of hope and expectation,

With its golden rays of hope and expectation,

Hope – it’s the sun, embalming the environ,

And with golden rays of expectation.

The embalming nature helped me discover,

The flora, the sun, the golden rays,

The troubled, exhausted architecture (mind) lay enveloped,

In hope and expectation,

Seeking peace in the environ,

It’s my turn to live again!

Amrita Paul ( 16th Oct '15)

My Wish List

#OctPoWriMo- Conquer the World, imagine if today was the day where you could do anything you wanted.


Well, this certainly made me think a lot since I have so many wishes ! Still was able to tame my wandering thoughts and this is what it shaped into :

The clear blue sky,

With dollops of clouds floating by,

Oh, how I wish I could be a bird!

Fluttering amidst such beautiful creations of God!

Speaking with the wind,

Singing the song of freedom!

Oh, how I wish I could be a tree!

Spreading peace and serenity,

Soothing the tired eyes with lush greenery,

Oh, how I wish I could be the first rays of the sun,

Illuminating the bosom of the earth,

Awakening the environ from a deep slumber,

Oh, how I wish I could be a flower,

Blossoming to contribute,

My share to the beauty of nature,

Oh, how I wish I could be the blessed drop of rain,

Quenching the parched earth,

Cleansing it of all that is mean,

Oh, how I wish I could be the caress of a mother,

Showering endless love;

Guiding her child into the world of dreams,

Yes, with powers such as these-

Surely I will conquer;

Hatred, fear, jealousy,

And spread the message of peace and love,

That is the ultimate wish,

I could ever ponder!

The Viaduct

#OctPoWriMo- Poetry Prompt 14: Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

The Inspiration

#OctPoWriMo: Poetry prompt 13 - Risky Business

Wow, this was an amazing experience. Tried composing a Blitz poem to the best of my abilities. It was quite challenging , but intriguing as well.

Rebel – yes that’s what everyone called her,

Rebel she was ever since,

Since the agony she faced

Since the torment she witnessed

Witnessed the toil of the heart

Witnessed the dreams fall apart

Apart has she torn herself

Apart from her tumultuous past

Past has taught her well

Past did not allow her to dwell

Dwell she did on her future

Dwell she did on the life ahead

Ahead she went

Ahead she took risks

Risks that gave her experiences

Risks that made her wise

Wise were the decisions she made

Wise steps influenced her life

Life changed

Life sparkled

Sparkled with the long lost happiness

Sparkled with gladness

Gladness that she hoped was long lasting

Gladness that spread its wings

Wings that took her far and wide

Wings that brought light

Light was all that she needed

Light that illuminated

Illuminated the lives of all others – like her

Illuminated them forever

Forever will she reside in their minds

Forever will she ignite

Ignite rebel- for the better

Ignite the fire pressed under the cinder

Cinder the thoughts that make you weak

Cinder the moments that depress you

You are the maker of your own destiny

You are unique

Unique is sublime

Unique is beautiful

Beautiful must be the intention

Beautiful – she said, needless to mention

Mention her – they did

Mention her inspiration

Inspiration she was to many

Inspiration she gave to me

Me- yes, I am her shadow

Me- yes, I am her soul

Soul – imperishable

Like hope.

Amrita Paul ( 13^th Oct ’15)

Childhood memoirs

#OctPoWriMo : Prompt 12 - Write a poem that has 26 lines, each line begins with a different letter of the alphabet.

It has been a fabulous journey so far. With each prompt I am encouraged to allow my thoughts fly high across the plethora of magical world of words and creativity.

Today's prompt encouraged me to take on a journey down the memory lane towards my childhood and the fantastic festive memories entwined with it :-)

Asymmetric frame of mind,

Basking in thoughts sublime,

Childhood memories,

Dollops of adulation and mischiefs,

Effervescence brimming with vivacity!

Frolicking here and there with energy,

Galloping through the imaginative terrain,

Hurrah! Hurrah! It’s that time of the year again,

Inked are the plans in the mind,

Journeying to the ancestral palace divine,

Knocking at the door of time,

Loud are the shouts, festival time has arrived!

Mad, crazy, adorned in celestial dressing,

Nowhere else can a similar craziness be as enticing,

Overpowering…the feeling, meeting old friends, gossiping,

Plethora of festival fragrance dotting the surrounding!

Quaint idols, great music, humongous gathering!

Resplendent with tradition, centuries old,

Soothes the impatient soul,

Touches the innermost chords,

Untold, unexplored,

Vivacious, how can anyone not be charmed?

Wonderful memories are carved,

Xenon- embalms the spirit with divinity,

Yearning, craving- the dominant feeling of the heart,

Zealous to bathe in the sunshine of those sweet memoirs of a child (still at heart) !

Amrita Paul 12^th Oct ’15

Dreams fulfilled

#OctPoWriMo : Prompt 11 - Sing out your success


The vibrant rainbow,
Gave birth to hope,
In the sparking eyes,
That dotted the innocent faces,
Laced with dirt,
The gates of wonderland opened,
For the ones deprived
Of the basic requirement- education,
Yes, books infused them with,
Freedom. creativity,
Their little minds wandered,
Through  the pages,
Filled with wonder,
They dreamed -
Of a better life cushioned with the knowledge acquired,
Her endeavor finally yielded results,
She felt elated, complete,
Like never before, satisfaction inundated,
Happiness knew no bounds,
When she saw the same children
Touch the pinnacles of success,
Education enlightened their minds,
Brought them from darkness to light,
Their achievement is her achievement,
She did not earn loads of money,
But respect, yes tonnes of it,
Today, as she waits at the dusk of her life,
A lingering smile adorns her wrinkled face,
Yes, dreams have been fulfilled,
She has done it !

The wild little wish

#OctPoWriMo : Poetry prompt 10 -Wild writing

She was not born to be tamed,
Beautiful, fiery, enigmatic,
She was like the wild flower,
Blossoming in the wilderness-
Free from all shackles,
That enslave the soul,
With their vicious prowl,
She was devoid of all devils-
Hatred, jealousy,
She was pure, untouched by this horrid epilepsy,
She ran wild, as free as a bird,
Hair streaming in the wind,
Light footed over the green pasture,
Dancing to the tune of the wind,
The lush green trees
Welcome her with a gentle breeze,
The golden sunshine brightens her path,
The silence in the woods,
Is broken with her melodious banter,
Her laughter-
As pure as the morning air,
She danced like crazy!
Till exhaustion made her dizzy,
The blood rushed to her veins,
Illuminating her little face,
Like a thousand lanterns,
( Sound of THUNDER !)
 Back to reality !
Was it a dream?
Nay, the wild little girl
Lay dormant in my heart,
Daring to raise her head,
At the slightest pretext,
Wants to revolt, shout,
Break free of worldly chain,
Fake, false, screaming  pain,
The wild little girl,
Wants to roam free in a world,
Devoid of all cruelty,
But.........will that ever be transformed into reality ?

                              Amrita Paul ( 10th Oct '15)

Element of Nature- Water

#OctPoWriMo : Think about the elements, how they affect you and about the duality and contrast in them.

Red- the colour of love , hope and optimism

#OctPoWriMo- Day 8        Poetry prompt : Color me good

The Choice.....

#OctPoWriMo Day 7 : The road less traveled.

Knowledge

Freedom – the very essence of our existence

Prompt 6 # OctPoWriMo- Life changes....

There have been many instances in my life which have impacted me to a great extent. Its only due to grit and determination that I have been able to free my mind from the painful memories of the past to venture ahead and build a new, fresh world. Freedom to me is nothing but freedom from all that is negative and has the power to influence us otherwise. Once when the mind is free from such thoughts, can one build a new life infused with new found enthusiasm and courage.

Though had a difficult time in penning this one since the concept of Haiku and poems composed by counting syllables is absolutely new to me, yet tried to string my thoughts into a garland of words.

Hope you like it.

Love - the pyramid of relationships

Day 5 of #OctPoWriMo  2015 and today's prompt says :

Capture a relationship or a feeling. Show it. Don't just tell, show it. 

Love is a feeling which I believe is  difficult to imprison in a few words . Love is a feeling which makes the heart go aflutter , soar high above the clouds destined towards a land of eternal happiness and ecstasy. Been fortunate to have experienced it first hand and hence posting my emotions through a stream of words that exudes my heartfelt feelings ( though this is an old post ) :

The magical world of books

Its Day 4 of #OctPoWriMo and the prompt for today is "Magic".

Yes I do believe in magic and I also believe that there is magic in everything around us. I have always been an avid reader since childhood , but this urge of reading was put forth once I got struck by the magical experience that words entwined in the form of poems and stories had on me. Since then I have been engrossed in this magical world and continue to enjoy it till date.

My thoughts on this magical experience :

Loneliness haunted her,
Day and night,
Did not give a moments respite:
Urging the impatient eyes,
To find a friend,
But oh.....all were in disguise,
Promises made but never kept,
There were lies, lies.....
All throughout, all around,
No escapade,
From this desolate state,
When. ...lo and behold!
Magic happened!
A wonderland was unfolded,
Amidst the pages of books-
Books which lay forgotten,
The pages unturned, untrodden,
The library became her best friend,
Loyal, comforting, understanding,
The soul was pacified,
The long lasting solitude finally transcended !
In the arms of the magical world
Of poems, stories,articles
She found salvation
And peace in the end!

Amrita Paul ( 4th Oct'15)

Hope

This is my first entry to OctPoWritMos- October '15 Poetry challenge. The Poetry prompt for today ( 3rd Oct '15) is - showing up.

I tried to compose what came to my mind, inspired by real life experiences, instances , situations due to which I have often felt like giving up , but always had the courage to show up , because hope dwelt prime in my mind and gave me courage.

Not sure about a shape poem , though. Hope you like the composition .

Uncertainty- fear-courage-hope-ecstasy!
The heart envisages on an eventful flight,
Towards a path unexplored- yet,
Adrenalin rush,
Expecting delight,
Yet the mind ponders,
On negativity, failure,
Doubt hovers like dark clouds,
Waiting for a heavy downpour,
Shouldn't one be focusing on the rainbow- more?
Every cloud has a silver lining,
Hope lives on amidst all obstacles overpowering,
For if Hope ceases to exist-
How can life persist-
On the journey that is besotted with challenges, hurdles,
Let the nimbus clouds cast away,
All their gloominess,
And glittering, dazzling, bright sunshine, make way, make way,
Envelope all with new found hope,
Bejeweled with prosperity and love,
Armed with such enchanting powers,
Let a new life begin,
Let all that was lost, surfeit come back again !

Aspiration

Cheer !