Tag: moments

Breaking Free #Poetry

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Inward journeys are most intense
They start with ripping several cloaks,
Many of which are worn out.
We cling on to them
They may be in tatters, yet seem precious.
They reek of desolation, yet are a part of dermis
However hard we try to rend them off
It hurts. 
The throbbing is agonizing.

BUT

Inward journeys are essential
To dig deeper into the tunnels of desires,
To excavate moments that are worth keeping,
To hold sands of time, for a while, 
To decompress emotional forces, 
To sift through vagaries of life,
To redefine our perspective,
And step out of the time warp 
that holds us captive.

I’ve cleared most of the layers
I even broke through the iron cage –
rusted and chained, 
where onyx cobwebs clung to me,
clearly questioning my intentions
Of breaking free.
© Balroop Singh

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I am traveling and therefore will not be responding to the usual prompts for three weeks. See you in May.

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Whispers #Poetry #WDYS

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Whispers

Moments walked by unseen,
their mirth locked within our hearts
We swing and see through the time mirror –
memorabilia that is dearer than life.

Who knows when life slipped away?
Whispers never betray.
Souvenirs sing of those days,
when smiles shimmered like rays.

When choices rested with us,
when clouds carried us far,
into their velvety windows
that were open from all sides.

When the echoes of our laughter
regaled the birds; they watched silently,
mystified by the thrill of the moment –
A moment that still whispers.

Promises pause to catch them
while they saunter by, knowing well
Their traces can never be wiped away
Like the fragrance of jasmine.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 283

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I See You in the Clouds – #PicturePrompt: WDYS

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I See You in the Clouds

A moment etched in time
A moment to cherish
A moment that was ours,
When we were together
When we rejoiced,
Our laughter louder than the rumble of drums – must be, I am sure.

I could only conjure those times.

When they let you merge with flames,
I could only wonder why we were so unfortunate
Why the demon of death chose you
Though we needed you more than him. 

Wrapped in your velvety touch,
I must’ve felt warmer than the sun
I remember how much you cared for my wishes
I know how much you were proud of me.

I see you in the clouds, always thinking of us
I know your brilliance merged with the sun,
Adding glory to its hues
To let it percolate and warm us.

When people tell me ‘you’re brave,’ I think of you
When they say ‘you exude confidence,’ I think of you
I know you left your virtues within me
I was little when you departed but I can still see you.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Sajde for the inspiration – #Whatdoyousee – 279.

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New Dawn

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New Dawn

Dawn dissipates darkness
An ocean within me turns.
Traipsing on the waves of hope
I hold the strings of a new day.

It’s time to embrace the dawn,
Hold the glow in my heart
Let the light seep into my bones
Learn from the horizon.

Magical moments don’t last –
They come like waves,
Break into a calm whisper,
Breathe life into each element.

A wake-up call to gather the remnants, 
To merge into the mysteries around us
To walk with the shroud of light 
And smile once again.
© Balroop Singh

Inspired from WDYS #269 by Sadje. Thanks for the inspiration Sadje. Dawn is my favorite time of the day.

Wishing all my blogger buddies and readers a Happy and creative 2025.

I am emerging from the darkness of self-imposed isolation, promising to be more responsive in 2025. Thank you dear friends, for all the love and support.

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#TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge

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This week’s challenge is “Synonyms Only”

Mind plays silly games
pulling delightful moments
memories emerge
monotony of days end, 
effacing the darker hues.

***

dreary hours stand still
thoughtless walk into the past
pernicious practice
hampers the journey of life,
shackles my fidgety muse.

***

submerged in the deeps
she emerges to have a look
just for a minute –
amnesic and dull-witted,
oblivious of perils.
© Balroop Singh

Thanks to Selma who is hosting Tanka Tuesday this week.

The words she gave are: Mindless and Humdrum. We have write a Tanka, using the synonyms of the words. I have written a string of Tanka and highlighted my synonyms.

Thank you dear readers.

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