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)