Poetry - Verses and Hues

07 Dec

I want to change the rules

I challenge all the rules… Rules that force me to be a victim Rules that want me to submit to sin Rules that coerce me to favor the defendant Rules that forbid me to voice my dissent! ...

#challenge, #change, #corruption, #customs, #dare, #defy, #discrimination, #dissent, #inspiration, #life’s lessons, #motivation, #resist, #rules

18 Nov

Freedom from abuse and prejudice, Health and hygiene gains emphasis, Innocence not lost in survival, Play and learn to be the vital, A pleasing smile adorning the face, Embraced with love, care and grace… Is what I want...

#abuse, #child, #childhood, #children, #ForEveryChild, #freedom, #innocence, #UNICEF

11 Nov

My Lost Childhood

“Grow up, Grow up” I heard a voice “Be responsible” Demanded another noise “Don’t act childish” Rebuked someone old “Everything isn’t fun” Wise men scold! So I grew up fast My childhood didn’t last I was soon responsible Prudent...

#child, #childhood, #children, #inspiration, #learning, #life, #life’s lessons, #maturity, #motivation, #self, #smile

08 Nov

I want to be different today!

From dawn to dusk, from fall to spring, Pursuing the routine has been a routine, I want to disrupt the monotony today, I want to be rather different today!

#different, #dream, #inspiration, #life, #monotony, #motivation, #purpose, #routine, #self, #today

05 Nov

Haiku: Wedding

Two disparate souls Realigning graciously A bond of lifetime

#bond, #haiku, #life, #marriage, #realigning, #wedding

04 Nov

The Morning Walk

Determined to chase off my morning indolence, I obeyed the alarm with physical dissonance, Procrastinating the thought had been of no avail, Reluctantly I slipped into sneakers, to follow the trail.

#dawn, #health, #inspiration, #life, #morning, #nature, #spirit, #sunrise, #walk

03 Nov

Tanka: Time

This post is in response to Weekly Haiku Challenge hosted by Ronovan of RonovanWrites. The prompts for this week are Creep and Race. I have written Tanka, an extended form of Haiku. Watching quietly I caught new...

#121 Creep&race, #creep, #future, #haiku, #poetrychallenge, #race, #ronovanwrites, #tanka, #time, #today, #weekly

18 Oct

Today

Today, Yes today! Smile a little more today Walk an extra mile today Give yourself some time today Push yourself a little more today Try that unfinished task today Spread some happiness...

#freedom, #happiness, #inspiration, #life, #motivation, #present, #self, #today

09 Sep

Nurturing The Tree of Life

When seeds of hard work Are sown in life’s soil When minerals of wisdom Add strength during turmoil When candor waters this plant And patience tills the field When perseverance is the air And faith...

#confidence, #faith, #happiness, #hard work, #life, #nature, #optimism, #patience, #perseverance, #positive thinking, #wisdom

08 Sep

Limerick: Fairy Tale

This post is in response to Limerick Challenge Week 36, hosted by Mind and Life matters. This week’s prompt is “fairy tale”. So the limerick has to be based on a fairytale. Here’s my take on it: Her...

#fairytale, #Limerick Poetry Challenge, #love, #Snow white

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