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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.