Monday 19 January 2015

Silver Linings

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In the gloom cast by a grey cloud
I sought the rainbow over the shroud
of the morning mist; I waited to see
and feel the kiss of the glorious sun on me.

Through the tears of failure that I shed,
I saw new horizons awaiting my tread,
knocking at my door; my lucky stars
said to me, “This too shall pass.”

Lost in the parched dryness of a desert
alone, I sought the companion within me,
a friend for life; not once I cried
but to build my heaven in hell, I tried.

In freezing winters, the pure white snow,
in austere autumns, the fiery glow
the warmth of summer, the colours of spring
I sought that silver lining in everything.

I chose not to wail, whimper and weep
piling my woes into a humongous heap;
the key to my happiness is no mystery
as I only see what I choose to see.





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10 comments:

  1. That is beautiful poetry! Wonderful expression of nature!

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    1. Thank you Inderpreet. I am an ardent fan of nature and all things green :) One can learn many lessons from it.

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  2. but to build my heaven in hell, I tried.

    Love this line! Very good one!

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    1. Thank you Vidya! Yes heaven and hell lie in our own minds :)

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  3. I chose not to wail, whimper and weep
    piling my woes into a humongous heap;
    the key to my happiness is no mystery
    as I only see what I choose to see..... Such a positive thought! If only we could do this. I do try in my everyday life.. however hard, to ignore the sorrow and concentrate on the happiness around me. Lovely lines....

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    1. Thank you so much :) Yes it is difficult, but the ensuing happiness, makes it worth a try!

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  4. Beautifully penned, Vidya! Acknowledging the bitterness yet staying positive. Loved the last stance! ☺😊

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    1. Thanks Vinitha. Yes, when life throws eggs, make omelette :)

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  5. Beautiful!! Let's look at the brighter side and life won't be gloomy again! Brilliant poem!

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    1. Thank you! yes, fish out something positive :)

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