Gut-Punch

Gut punches are for real, and we get to feel-

No matter what, we are here to learn to deal.

If we do not step in as students here,

The test will become tougher to bear.

Photo- Unsplash- Chsristopher Campbell

When the gut-punch comes, welcome it.

Welcome our teacher to teach us bit by bit.

See the signs, identify the patterns soon.

Understand that gut-punches are a boon!

Linking with Friday Writings#199

What do you feel? Gut-punches are chilling or make you chill?

Please share your comments below.

Sparkle To Her Eyes

He tried everything that he could do.

Everyone believed he was truly wise-

He took hints, trying to crack each clue.

How to bring that sparkle to her eyes?

Photo- Unsplash- Jamie Street

For him, this was a realm totally new!

He knew he would pay any price.

44 words for dVerse about Sparkle

Just light a sparkler and see the sparkle in your loved one's eyes!

Subha Diwali! Have a sparkling year ahead!

Reminder and Expectation

What appears may or may not be true.

All that glitters isn't gold, we know.

But, we take what appears at face value.

The proof is what we're shown & show.

That Battle Within

There's always a fiery battle raging within-

Should we express what may be considered a sin?

Or keep quiet like the rest- why create a din?

Say nothing or share loudly- which will win?

Be My Guest

Be my guest to be my guest -

Mind your own business; don't be a pest!

Many do not know & I am still learning.

May we all get what we are yearning!

Source: Obstinate Headstrong

I Am October

I am October - the tenth month of the year,

Reminding you that another new year is near!

Yes, round the corner, just two months after me!

Why think of endings; why not the journey?

Super Supine

I thought I was "Super"; to prove I gave more.

My extra efforts always improved my great score.

I activated & advocated thinking I was doing just fine.

But, the adjective they used for me was "Supine".

37 words for the prompt- "Supine"

Linking with Weekend Writing Prompt#436

Source: BrainyQuote

Have you overheard demeaning things about yourself? How did you react?

When You Do Not Know

When you don't know what to do,

When you feel down and out,

When you just have no clue,

When you feel you have no clout...

QuoteFancy: Aristotle

Scared Poo and Boo

Poo walked into her new flat.

On her new sofa, she sat.

Poo sensed drama in the air,

A sharp "BOO" gave her a scare.

The Eldest Sibling

She had been told to take care; also, all the blame!

"You've called them, and to our home they came!"

She felt guilty for inviting so many across the seas!

She thought of herself as the stork that gets babies!

Source: Upslash- Robin Teng

Meaning Starts With Me

I set out searching for meaning,

Some felt it was demeaning!

Why should my search affect them?

I wasn't asking them to search my gem!

“I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.”
- Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha#COVIDー19 #SundayMotivation #SundayThoughts pic.twitter.com/CVj36Uca38

— Anita Sabat - ଡ. ଅନୀତା ସାବତ (@anitaexplorer) March 15, 2020

Flibbertigibbet

They had warned me to stay away,

Still, I told her all that I had to say.

Whatever happened next was wild news-

People soon knew me & my radical views!

Source: FB

Tell Me Something Good

 And here we are busy with lots to do,

What we keep doing, many have no clue.

And those who know, decide to keep mum,

Not a tiny whisper or mention via eardrum!

What Is, Is

What is there, is- for you & me.

People see what they can see-

Some are basking in the glory.

Few know the true story.

Those who know need to care.

Those who care are rare.

Those who've power can cope.

May all forever have hope.

Three wise actions to adopt now-

Accept, let go & have faith anyhow!

10 lines poem for Friday Writings- To the Power of 10

Small But Beautiful

They said it is too small,

They didn't value it at all.

I knew I didn't care a damn.

I had decided to be extra calm!

Why ask a layperson for advice?

Only the jeweller knows the price!

The precious stone is in the news.

Who cares for their silly views?

Source: Pexels - Goran Vrakela

Be Wise And Maximise

Life is short, and that we know.

Time is now to know & grow.

Be 100% present & do not miss- 

All that is important & our wish.

Honestly Adopt Honesty

Being honest is such a balancing act,

It's like juggling by keeping all intact.

Because of the consequences in store,

The honest roads are tough to explore.

Honesty- Lao Tzu quote- A To Z Quotes

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

When It Is Time

Unlike a juice bottle or medicine pack,

Or a soap or rent agreement; we lack-

"Last/Use-by" date info on each human-

The date of expiry/death is not mentioned.

Source: Pexels

Give Due Credit

They say it mustn't be discussed, it is "small";

Why demean yourself & speak about it at all?

Your crisis causes unease & discomfort to some!

Revealing secrets like these is NOT welcome!

It is small to speak up & say what you've done,

That's for others to acknowledge; why jump the gun?

But, if you've done great, do people give you the due?

Others stealing your thunder/credit is nothing new!