Theme : Those who try never fail Mustering courage march ahead, Garnering experiences along the paths you tread, Despite changing tides in your voyage, March ahead mustering courage. Perseverance is the key, never give up midway, Embrace...
ALS – NaPoWriMo 2024
When I’m Gone
Will everything fade when my breaths cease? Will my ashes scatter with the breeze? Mirthful moments lived, memories made… When my breaths cease will everything fade? Will my journey be forgotten once my words stop? Like mist will I mingle with the clouds atop?...
An Altered Love Story
Theme : Pen a humorous poem by taking inspiration from Street signs, billboards etc Jill scorned at the weighing scale in utter disdain, Oh boy! Her efforts were in vain, weight loss seemed such a pain, Her bulging muffin tops, she found it hard to crop, She'd...
Yashoda’s Song to Krishna
Theme : Your eyes speak to me In your shimmering eyes I drown hopelessly, Delving in all the stories they seem to tell, Galaxies infinite in your eyes I see. Your mischievousness makes me angry, Though I'm aware of the several lies you try to...
Wheel of Time
Theme : Wheel of Time The wheel of time stops for none, It always functions at a time preset, Your karma determines your life and the journey is spun. For mindless pursuits you're always on the run, Once your time elapses it'll be impossible to...
Childhood – A Golden Period
#alsnapowrimo2024 #day25 Theme : I wish I were young How I wish to be a child again, And fly merrily to a world of fantasy, Alas! Adulthood seems such a pain. Dwelling in a world of my own, as a child I'd never complain, Nestled in my mother's...
Drugs–A Vicious Trap
Theme : A poem that expresses anger, guilt, remorse for someone/ something An errant son–sadly, I strayed away, “Lemme try drugs”, to my friends I did insist, My uncontrollable mind went astray. To dangerous drugs, I fell prey, Wallowing in a surreal...
A Forbidden Love Story
Theme : A poem about non- human or non-living thing In the life dreary, we please you in ways sweet, With us, in bliss you always dwell, Though our love is forbidden, we find ways to meet. During times of distress we're a luscious treat, In...
Life- A Colorful Tapestry
Theme : I am my own artist 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 : 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲–𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 Holding a brush I paint my journey, As an artist using colors that destiny throws, Life is indeed a beautiful tapestry. I weave Infinite moments motley, Balancing both joys and sorrows, Holding a brush...
𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻 – 𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮
Theme : A Poem about Nature Parched she was, how she yearned for his grace, The sky seemed clear and the scorching sun was intense, He heard her ardent whispers and descended in pleasing ways. Fervently she waited for several days, Hope seemed bleak and...
Memories of Childhood
Theme : Chilhood Memories Nestled in mother's lap ‘neath the full moon, I'd listen to enchanting tales with glee, Her lullabies wrapped me in a cocoon, In her calm eyes, my world I chose to see, Tethering to dreams how I felt merry, My trivial wants and needs–quite...
Words
Theme : Write a poem inspired by Saint Kabir's doha. 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 Words heal Words seal Words of anger ...
Resonant Rhapsodies
Theme : Write a poem with alliterations ‘Midst mellow moments moonbeams mingle, Enamored eyes fondly exchange endearments, Hearts hum symphonies synchronous, Rhapsodies resonate as spirits soar, Flamed fiery feeds, passions peak, Weaving a wondrous world souls...
Songs of Passion
#alsnapowrimo2024 #day17 Prompt : use as many words as you can from the list–Bird, Candle, Books, Moon, Words, Ring, Eyes, Wind, Peace, River, Dawn, Perfect ‘Neath the 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗻lit sky we weaved a story, Our eloquent 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 conversed in silence, In an ethereal...
The Morning Walk
Theme : Things you notice while on the road 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 summed it up with a 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘬𝘶 It's 7 am. The mute walls, closed windows with curtains drawn echoing haunting silence continue to taunt me as always. Darkness engulfs me, prodding me...
Dear Women
Theme : Be as kind to yourself as you are to others Dear mothers, wives and daughters! You don't need to don the cape of a superwoman, Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. Embrace your life with a wide spectrum of colors, Failures happen–you don't need...
A Lazy Sunday
Theme : A tranquil vacation/ a lazy day Sipping my fragrant cup of hot coffee, I watch the orb unfurl it's warm greetings, In bliss I enjoy my Sunday lazy. The hummingbirds sing a sweet melody, I watch them fluttering their ornate wings, Sipping...
Krishna- the Savior
Theme : Write about any mythological tale/ character or festival For seven days and nights the rains were incessant, When all inhabitants were in a state of panic, Lord Krishna protected Vrindavan from the storm violent. The village was flooded,...
Mother Nature- my source of inspiration
Theme : You are the source of my inspiration When the whole world caves in on me, You are the source of my inspiration, You hold my hands guiding my journey. The experiences you harbor are mighty, I gain insights from every silent conversation, When the...
A Fresh Sequel
Theme : I open the doors of my heart to... Spring sowed seeds in our days skeletal, Love bloomed again once we opened the heart's door, A new canvas we drew, with a fresh sequel. How we were lost in the waves tidal, Though our strained souls in pain...
Rapunzel’s Flight to Freedom
Theme : A Fairytale Rewritten Long ago, in a tower tall, there lived an imprisoned princess, Rapunzel was her name, long was her hair, She didn't need a prince to rescue her, ‘cause her strength was no less. A vile witch had captured her...
The Myriad Hues of Nature
Theme : My colorful world A kaleidoscope of colors, nature bestows, To my mortal eyes–a feast heavenly, For the diverse gifts, my gratitude grows. Fragrant blooms in unending rows, Adorning a vivid spectrum they bob their heads sprightly,...
Fractured Love
Theme : Love and Ego cannot coexist together Love pulsated whenever our eyes tried to meet, Nostalgic memories oft came swirling by, Sadly ego prevailed, love took a backseat. There was a time when our life seemed complete, Though with the passing...
Mantras for Good Health
Theme : Health is like money. You understand its value only after losing it. *** Body is a garden, make it bloom, Mind, body and soul–nurture it always, Else the future will dismally spell doom. Be mindful about the foods you consume, Or dire...
𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻
Theme : I'm incomplete without you 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂n In the vast galaxy with stars replete, It's your light that I always seek, You're the one who makes me complete. I wax and wane, for the mortal eyes, a treat, It's a soulful language for you that...
The Photo Album
Theme : A Treasure of Past 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰 : 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 In an ornate cupboard I mutely stay, Harboring golden events from the past, I'm a treasure indeed, all would say. Holding cherished memories of every cherished day, Spanning seasons several...