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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Wonderfully written piece, Balroop! 👍☺️
Thank you Aptivi.
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. 🤗
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