Surprise

Why is my room in such a mess?

Why can I no longer fit into my dress?

Why does everything seem in distress?

Why am I eating so much more instead of less?

I surprise myself by not being myself!

I continue my wayward ways without help!

How Can I Bloom With You?

 They asked why I didn't bloom?

They wanted success to zoom!

 

They never realized the gloom,

Facilitated by them spreading doom.

 

Irresponsible acts & personas still loom,

For growth focus, there is no room.

 

They invested hours to groom!

Still, wonder about no bloom.

44 words

Linking with dversepoets - Prompt- Come Bloom With Me

Do you know toxic people? How can you bloom when they wreck havoc and spell doom?

The Know-All Expert

So you think that you know everything?

You are The Golden Child with bling?

You feel you're the only one- the saviour?

The only one who can heal & cure?

You believe you're Soul Mate & gift?

That you can only solve & uplift?

That you are the only expert here?

That your words & actions bring cheer?

Source: Pexels-Pixabay

Honestly Yours

I called a spade a spade,

Shared what's on my mind;

They fought with me instead-

Asked me to be soft & kind!

Source: Etsy

A Wonder Or An Omen?

It may be a wonder or an omen- 

Super-brilliant or fake or bloody or foul…

Figuring out such & often- life goes on

While we stand & stare & perhaps howl.

Source: Pexels- Erina Quirino

World Copyright Day

April 23rd is "World Book Day" & "World Copyright Day".

To all the shameless copycats, here's what I wanna say-

Stop plagiarism & passing others' work as your own.
Do you have no original ideas/thoughts/views or tone?
Are you so pathetic that only for copying you are fit?
Please either become original or else give due credit🙏

The High Spirited Girl

She thought herself to be lucky-

Always experimenting with art!

Their engines made her appear murky-

Like a fox & coyote, without heart.

 

She worked hard to sow the seeds. 

Her confidence gave them the blues.

They removed her plants as weeds!

Her name joined their list of taboos.

 

Source: Pexels 

Woman With Flowered Hat

The party was on in full swing.

Many guests had been invited.

Why did he have the empty feeling?

He was quiet though much was unsaid.

 

There was decoration, food and fun.

Free drinks flowed; the spirits were high!

Many indulged in animated discussion!

All fake smiles & superficiality made him sigh.

 

Woman With Flowered Hat- Jean Dupas

When I Went To The Lagoon

When I went to the lagoon,

I felt great!

The lagoon was there, 

I was alive & not "late"!

 

Source- @moefcc on X

One friend-

Was in a bed-ridden state;

Another-

Passed the heavenly gate.

What Do You Think?

Do you think you can remove all from the group?

Do you think without water you can make soup?

Do you think you can play your dirty tricks?

Do you think no one can see your dark streaks? 

Source: Rumi Quote- Woman's Day

Do you think you are the only one who knows?

Do you think you are all-in-all; the rest are foes?

This Moment Is All There Is

This moment is all there is.

This moment is full of bliss.

This moment is unique.

This moment is my pick.

Source: Jodi Livon - X

Those Blue Letters

Woh Neeli Chitthiyaan - Those Blue Letters

Hindi and English

Dedicated to “Inland Letter”

Poem in Hindi - Received via WhatsApp

Woh Neeli Chitthiyaan

वो नीली चिट्ठियां

वो नीली चिट्ठियां कहां खो गई

जिनमे लिखने के सलीके छुपे होते थे

कुशलता की कामना से शुरू होते थें

बड़ों के चरणस्पर्श पर ख़त्म होते थें

और बीच में लिखी होती थी जिंदगी

What Will Happen?

What will happen if I write no words or post?

If my blog is calm like the deep sea without waves?

Will anyone bother; or just treat like a ghost?

Does anyone ever miss the light inside caves? 

To acknowledge light, one must have known its absence.

For those who love darkness, what importance has light?

'The blind men and the elephant' could not make sense-

As they never understood the real worth and value it right.

Mothers Are Special

M

With maternal instinct that’s miraculous & magnificent, 

She’s mighty, magnanimous, marvellous & God-sent. 

O

Mother is God’s most outstanding creation. 

She deserves our love & standing ovation. 

T

Thoughtful, terrific, totally thorough, tough, 

She's teacher & taskmaster, treasure-trove of love! 

My Valuable Home

Home is a secure place of my own,

It's where I'm comfortable in safe zone.

With loved ones to support & guide,

Though family is away, still is by my side.

Home is my place that's calm, still, & clear.

Home is that which has all that I hold dear.

Home is where I feel esteemed to stay,

Ready to return or to revisit any & everyday.

Humanity In Full Flow

When there is humanity in full flow,

You'll feel safe & secure & you'll glow! 

Walking Nirbhaya* down the street, you know- 

Those you meet won't violate or stoop low. 

No unruly elements will bother you anywhere.

Untoward cases with girls won't occur or scare.

Experiencing freedom & peace won't be rare.

Humanity will triumph with love & care.

Social Media Management

I have been thinking of "Social Media Management" a lot these days and thus I proposed this topic for IndiSpire Edition# 351:

So, how are you managing Social Media (SM) and the myriad apps and platforms? 

Do you find time to share images, videos and what you did throughout the day? 

How about checking and attending to "mentions", commenting and writing replies? 

Time Lag

As I type my answers to the above questions, I am fully conscious that I am terribly lagging behind.

I am yet to share images and posts of the past several years! 

While today (19 November 2020) I had attended two webinars including one with a central minister, I am yet to share the photograph and learnings. Today is just like yesterday and the day before as I am yet to share about the events that had happened and which I have documented intending to share!

If we don't invest the time & care to share, how will people be aware?

Endings And Beginnings!

What begins with anticipation in our heart,

Someday sees the sunset; comes to an end.

Only after an end, a new beginning can start...

We try to figure out and go round the bend!

Enjoy whether complex endings or beginnings start!

41 Words Rhyme for the Weekend Writing Prompt- Complex

Happy New Year! Enjoy!
Which came first- The end or the beginning? Doesn't it seem complex when we try to figure out?

Yes, I Know - It's Year End

The days have gone in a flash,
I know I've been busy & rash.
I can't retrieve what is past,
I know the memories will last.

I sincerely tried to gather lots here.
I know they may not buy me cheer.
No amount of cash or kind-
I know can earn me peace of mind.

Authentic Black Beauty

They rejected me outright & treated me like dirt.
I could only pity them, far from getting hurt...
I emerged refreshed by dipping into my private pool,
They still gave their verdict- I am a loser & uncool!

Seeing my skin-colour, they said I'm "black".
They felt they were being "right" & on track.
Correct that I'm black; but, there's more to me.
They can't see the real me- filled with authenticity!