Beneath that beauty lie broken dreams
Beneath that sadness sit unspoken words.
That gentle face hides frozen fallacy
Feigning to hold forlorn finesse.
I know that veracious visage so well
A vortex of repressed emotions.
Murmurs of grief vacillate around
Will they shake you out of slumber?
Fears that shriek to spurt out,
Fortitude that is struggling to stand by,
Self-love that is germinating gauntly.
Nurture it; let it nourish your soul.
I know you are enough,
Enough to confront those who smother you.
Listen to that inner voice
That is the only support, the only hope.
Don’t drown dreams in the sea of yearnings.
Make your own choices
Wake up to catch those clouds
Be the person you want to be!
When despairs deepen,
Ignite the fire within.
Wriggling out is no longer a challenge,
Bound before it consumes you.
© Balroop Singh
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Thanks to Sadje for an inspiring photo prompt. #WDYS 358
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Wonderfully written piece, Balroop! 👍☺️
Thank you Aptivi.
You’re most welcome Balroop.
Beautifully expressed Balroop. I especially loved, “When despairs deepen,
Ignite the fire within.” That’s what we must continue to do. 💜
Yes, that fire keeps us alive, Deb. Thanks for your kind words. 🤗
Oh yes indeed. 🥰
Beautifully inspiring Balroop !
Thank you, Maggie. I am delighted to hear that.
Wow! Powerful words my friend.
Thank you Darlene.
simply reading the title, had me in tears, as I realized I had been feeling as you describe in stunning fashion… just what I needed at the moment I needed it, thank you
I’m glad I shared what you wanted to hear, Annette. The emotional impact is natural when we think of such a situation. 🤗
Brilliant response to the prompt, Balroop! I love “wake up to catch those clouds!” 💕
Thank you Lauren. 🥰
The message to ‘ignite the fire within’ when despairs deepen is such a powerful and timely reminder, Balroop. Nurturing that inner self-love takes work, but your words make it feel so achievable and necessary. Beautiful response to the prompt! 🔥✨
Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts, much appreciated.
Always a pleasure reading your writing! Wishing you a great and creative week ahead! 😊
“I know you are enough,
Enough to confront those who smother you.
Listen to that inner voice
That is the only support, the only hope.” is so well written and a beautiful reminder to believe in our own selves and sense of self-worth.
powerfully inspirational, Balroop! Xo
Thank you Denise.
A very inspiring poem Balroop! Love these photos change of tone at the end of your poem. Thank you for joining in my dear friend
Thanks for the inspiration, Sadje.
It’s my pleasure 🌺🌺🌺
Great poem Balroop and so inspiring. Like a call to believe in ourselves and keep going. Thank you ❤️
Yes! Believing in ourselves is the key, Marie. Thank you so much for chiming in.
Such an excellent poem, Balroop!
Thank you Chris.
This is a very moving and compassionate poem, Balroop. A great reminder to listen inward and choose one’s own path feels both timely and deeply encouraging. Simply inspiring.
Thank you so much Randall. I’m delighted to hear that. It’s a pleasure to see you.
Deep and profound poem dear Balroop.
Thank you Kamal. 🤗
Such a meaningful and insightful poem, Balroop. I especially love your last stanza!
Thank you for sharing your encouraging words, Eugi.
My pleasure, Balroop.
Always welcome dear Balroop 💓🙏
Beautiful and insightful words, Balroop. ❤️