Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Praveen Kumar: Collection of Poems about love, life, sadness & friendship. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.poetryoflife.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Moving Anyway](https://www.poetryoflife.com/moving-anyway/): Moving Anyway - [The Same Day Again](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-same-day-again/): The Same Day Again - [The Empty Chair](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-empty-chair/): The Empty Chair - [Heavy Morning](https://www.poetryoflife.com/heavy-morning/): One of those quiet mornings when pain feels like an unwelcome roommate who never leaves. Living with chronic pain changes how you see the world and move through each day. I wanted to capture that feeling of carrying something invisible that weighs you down, but also finding small moments of grace. This poem is about the daily reality of pain and how we learn to exist alongside it. - [Happy Anniversary Poem](https://www.poetryoflife.com/happy-anniversary-poem/): Happy Anniversary - [Steam Rising](https://www.poetryoflife.com/steam-rising/): I wrote this poem thinking about those quiet Sunday mornings when we are alone together. There is something about the way you move around our kitchen that makes my heart race. I wanted to capture that feeling when the simplest moments between us become electric. - [Morning Tea](https://www.poetryoflife.com/morning-tea/): I wrote this poem on a quiet Sunday morning, watching the steam rise from my cup of tea. There's something magical about those small moments that make life feel complete. - [Coffee and Chaos](https://www.poetryoflife.com/coffee-and-chaos/): I wrote this poem because life is beautifully chaotic, and sometimes you just have to laugh at the daily madness we all live through. Every morning starts with the same ritual - coffee, traffic, and small disasters that somehow make perfect sense by evening. - [Miles Apart](https://www.poetryoflife.com/miles-apart/): I wrote this poem while sitting in my hotel room tonight, thousands of miles from home. The weight of your absence feels heavier with each passing day. I find myself reaching for my phone just to hear your voice, to bridge this impossible distance between us. - [Shared Breath](https://www.poetryoflife.com/shared-breath/): Sometimes the smallest gestures create the deepest impressions, and her kiss that evening became a universe of its own. I wanted to capture how time seems to disappear when we're together, how the boundaries between us fade. - [First Light](https://www.poetryoflife.com/first-light/): Happy Couple First Light Drinking Coffee - [Midnight Glow](https://www.poetryoflife.com/midnight-glow/): Midnight Glow - [Heat Bloom](https://www.poetryoflife.com/heat-bloom/): I wrote this poem during a heatwave while sitting on our porch swing. The world seemed to slow down to a sticky stop. My partner and I spent the whole day just being in the warm weather together. I wanted to capture that special summer feeling when time feels stretched out and even the small things seem important. - [When Morning Paints Our Quiet Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-morning-paints-our-quiet-love/): I wrote this poem to show those peaceful times of closeness that often get missed in a long-term relationship. My partner makes regular mornings feel special, and I wanted to keep that feeling in words. This shows how watching them sleep one morning made me see just how much love fills our everyday moments. - [Dancing in Kitchen Light](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dancing-in-kitchen-light/): I wrote this poem on a normal evening. I watched you in our kitchen as the sunset turned everything gold. There is something special about these simple moments. Your presence changes our routine into something beautiful. The way you look while cutting vegetables and how your hair glows in the light make me fall in love again and again. - [Awakening to You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/awakening-to-you/): I wrote this poem for my wife to show her how much I still want her after all our years together. Every morning when I wake up next to her, I feel just as in love as I did when we first met. This poem is about one of those mornings when we take time to really be with each other, sharing touches and kisses that remind us both how special our love is. - [The Backyard at Dusk](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-backyard-at-dusk/): The Backyard at Dusk - [Empty Chair](https://www.poetryoflife.com/empty-chair/): Empty Chairs - [Life Goes On and On](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-goes-on-and-on/): Life is a journey, full of ups and downs, twists and turns. This poem reflects on the cyclical nature of life and reminds us that even in the midst of difficult times, there is always hope for a new beginning. It speaks to the importance of embracing change and finding the courage to move forward, even when we feel stuck. - [All This Time](https://www.poetryoflife.com/all-this-time/): It felt like destiny when we first met in that quaint coffee shop. I remember everything about that day - how the light fell, the smell of coffee, and our instant connection.  - [Will you be my Valentine?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/will-you-be-my-valentine/): In the realm of whispered affections and hopeful hearts, the question "Will you be my Valentine?" holds the power to transform moments into memories. This poem seeks to capture the anticipation and the tender vulnerability wrapped in those words, weaving a tapestry of emotions that accompany the asking of such a significant question. - [Flowers of Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/flowers-of-love/): Flowers of Love intertwines the timeless beauty of blossoms with the essence of romantic affection. This poem delves into how each petal, color, and fragrance mirrors the depth and diversity of love, celebrating the natural elegance and profound emotions that flowers can evoke in the heart. - [Desert Heartbeat](https://www.poetryoflife.com/desert-heartbeat/): This poem aims to evoke the essence of "Arabian Love," capturing the vast, mystical allure of desert landscapes and the deep, enduring connections they inspire. It's a tribute to a love that's as profound and expansive as the Arabian nights, told with subtlety and depth. - [Unspoken Symphony](https://www.poetryoflife.com/unspoken-symphony/): This poem is a tender ode to the unspoken depths of love shared with a girlfriend, aiming to weave the intricate emotions and shared moments into a tapestry of affection. It seeks to explore the nuances of love, the silent gestures, and the loud declarations that form the foundation of a relationship, celebrating the bond that grows stronger with each passing day. - [Shadowed Hearts](https://www.poetryoflife.com/shadowed-hearts/): In the twilight of affection, where love intertwines with the obscure, "Dark Love" emerges as a theme exploring the more enigmatic facets of passion. This poem delves into the complex interplay of light and shadow within the heart, revealing the beauty and depth found in love's more mysterious expressions. - [Beyond Words](https://www.poetryoflife.com/beyond-words/): In the realm of emotions, where feelings run deep, the phrase "I love you" often feels too small to encompass the vastness of our affection. This poem seeks to explore the depths beyond those three words, attempting to articulate the boundless more that we yearn to express when we say "I love you." - [Echoes of Affection](https://www.poetryoflife.com/echoes-of-affection/): This poem seeks to gently unfold the layers of growing affection, aiming to resonate with the warmth and depth of newfound love. It's crafted with simplicity and emotional depth, intending to stir the heart and kindle the flames of love in a delicate, yet profound way. - [Echoes of Midnight Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/echoes-of-midnight-love/): Imagine love as a journey through shadows and dreams, where every whisper and memory takes on a life of its own. It's about that kind of love that stays with you, even in the darkest times. It's fascinating how it mixes feelings of longing and affection with the mystery of the night. - [Heavy Heart](https://www.poetryoflife.com/heavy-heart/): Sadness is an emotion that we all experience at one point or another. It's a heavy weight that can be difficult to shake off. Whether it's from a broken heart, the loss of a loved one, or the challenges of life, sadness can leave us feeling hopeless and alone. - [Tears in the Rain](https://www.poetryoflife.com/tears-in-the-rain/): I have tried to express the pain of a loss and the emotions that come with it. But even in the midst of heartbreak, there is hope. The hope that someday, the tears will stop falling, and the rain will wash away the pain, leaving only memories of the love we once shared. - [Distance Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/distance-love/): This poem is a tribute to the strength of love that connects two people despite the distance. It attempts to capture the hope and tenderness of a relationship that endures across miles. - [My Heart’s Desire](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-hearts-desire/): My love for you is like wildfire, burning deep within my soul. It's a desire that never fades, a longing that never grows old. From the moment I met you, I knew that you were the missing piece of my heart that I'd been searching for all along. And now, after all these years, my love for you still burns as bright as ever. - [Modern Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/modern-love/): Love is a universal feeling that has been celebrated throughout the ages. Still, the way we express our love has evolved with time. In this modern world, we are constantly connected yet disconnected from the people around us. Technology and social media have become a way to express our love. Still, sometimes we forget the beauty of the simple things. In this poem, I will capture the essence of modern love while reminding us of the importance of cherishing the moments that truly matter. - [Falling in Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/falling-in-love/): Love is a feeling that can consume us completely, leaving us with a sense of wonder and awe. When we fall deeply in love, we often feel pure bliss that we never want to let go of. In this poem, I will capture the essence of that feeling, the overwhelming sense of happiness and joy that comes from being in love with someone who means everything to us. - [For the Woman Who Stole My Heart](https://www.poetryoflife.com/for-the-woman-who-stole-my-heart/): Putting that love into words can be challenging when we find someone we love deeply. We often find ourselves searching for the perfect way to express the depth of our feelings, but no matter how hard we try, it never seems to be enough. In this poem, I will try to capture the essence of a man madly in love with his wife to show how much she means to him and how much he cherishes the life they have built together. - [Crazy in Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/crazy-in-love/): When you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, someone who makes your heart skip a beat and your stomach flutters with butterflies, it can be hard to find the right words to express how much you love them. In this poem, I will attempt to convey the feelings of a man who is head over heels in love with his wife and wants to shout it from the rooftops. - [My Crazy Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-crazy-love/): Love is the most beautiful feeling that a person can experience. It's an emotion that takes us to places we've never been and makes us feel things we've never felt. It's a connection that transcends all boundaries and brings two hearts together in a way that nothing else can. In this poem, I will capture the essence of that feeling and express the depth of my love in the simplest of words. - [Being in Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/being-in-love/): Love is the most beautiful feeling in the world. When you are in love, every moment becomes extraordinary, and every experience is memorable. This poem is for someone deeply in love with their girlfriend and wants to express their feelings. Through simple and emotive words, I aim to capture the essence of true love and the magic that comes with it. So, let's celebrate the beauty of love and the joy of being in a relationship. - [Sunrise Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/sunrise-love/): This poem captures the magic of a sunrise and the depth of love between two people. Using simple language and a gentle rhythm, it expresses the joy and hope of sharing a moment of beauty and connection. - [Love Poem for Wife](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-poem-for-wife/): My dearest wife, I cannot express how much I love you. Every day, my love for you grows stronger and stronger. It's hard to say how much your beauty, kindness, and strength mean to me. You take my breath away. When I'm in your arms, I feel like I'm home. Your love is like a guiding light that illuminates my path through life. I am so grateful to have you as my own, and you make everything feel right. - [Cherished Affection](https://www.poetryoflife.com/cherished-affection/): Love is one of the most beautiful and powerful emotions that humans can experience. It can inspire us to do incredible things and lift us during our darkest moments. Throughout history, love has been celebrated in many different ways, from literature and art to music and poetry. - [Love and Marriage](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-and-marriage/): Being in love is a beautiful feeling, but being married to the person you love is an experience that is beyond words. This poem is dedicated to my wife, the love of my life, and the most beautiful person I have ever known. Through simple and emotive words, I want to express my love and appreciation for her and everything she does for me. So, let's celebrate the beauty of love and the joy of being married. - [A Journey of Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-journey-of-love/): Love is a universal feeling that transcends all boundaries. It is a feeling that has inspired poets, writers, and artists for centuries. In this love poem, I want to express the beauty and power of love. I want to capture the essence of what it feels like to be in love and the magic that comes with it. Through simple and emotive words, I hope to convey the depth of my feelings and the intensity of my emotions. So, let me take you on a journey of love, where every word is a step closer to my heart. - [For the One I Adore](https://www.poetryoflife.com/for-the-one-i-adore/): Love is a powerful emotion that can make us do crazy things, and this poem captures that feeling perfectly. It's a tribute to the person we adore, and the love that we share with them. The words in this poem convey the sense of being dizzy with love, and the way our souls sing and spirits soar when we're near the one we love - [A Love Poem for My Wife](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-love-poem-for-my-wife/): The poem conveys the idea that love is an ever-blooming rose, something that will never fade, and that it is a love that is pure and true. It speaks of how the love between a husband and wife is a partnership, a friendship and everything in between. This poem is a tribute to eternal love and a reminder of the importance of cherishing the one you love every day. - [Fantasy](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fantasy/): In this Fantasy poem, I try to capture the feeling of love to show the feelings of love and affection. - [Loneliness and Emptiness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/loneliness-and-emptiness/): The poem is about a couple who has been together for a long time. They are in love but they have grown apart and they can't find their way back to each other. There's loneliness, emptiness and coldness between them. - [Lost in a World of Our Own Creation](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lost-in-a-world-of-our-own-creation/): Love is a beautiful thing. It’s the feeling that you get when you know someone cares for you and will always have your back. Love is something that should never be taken for granted. We should never forget how lucky we are to have found it and we should never take it for granted. - [Summer Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/summer-love/): Summer is the time of year when people fall in love. It’s a time for romance, long walks, and picnics under the sun. The summer is also a time for those who are already in relationships to celebrate their love with each other. - [Nights like these](https://www.poetryoflife.com/nights-like-these/): Nights like these are perfect for cuddling up with a loved one and watching movies. But when you're single, nights like these also mean that you have to spend the night by yourself. - [A Love Letter](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-love-letter/): Dear Lover / Wife, - [It’s Just Like a Dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/its-just-like-a-dream/): No one knows what we've been through, Never thought we'd make it through, Until we finally found each other; You give me so much more than love, You give me your time and your patience and our truth, I can't live without you; There's a new wind blowing, I am breathing deeper than I ever did; The only thing I wanna do, I want to feel the sunshine, Shining down on me and you, When you put your arms around me; Bundled together with you like a present, all under the tree Some snowflakes falling for us, and feeling heavenly, I've got you and you've got me, Together we're gonna make this night perfect; I wanna be your lover, baby, I'll wrap you up in all these feels, So give me everything and anything, I'll give you what you need; I don't need much because I've got you, All I want is your love and a little more, Beneath the tree tonight, Starlight shining down on us, I'll give it to you till the world around us stops spinning; It's just like a dream, Cozying up next to me on the sofa, You are the best present I have ever had, Cuz I've got you in my arms; - [You are the one I love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-are-the-one-i-love/): You are the one I love - [86400 Reasons](https://www.poetryoflife.com/86400-reasons/): A day has 86400 seconds. “Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” said Greek philosopher Theophrastus. In this rat race that we are all living, we miss to show, share and express our love to our loved ones. Quite often we come up empty when asked for it. Hence this title, 86400 opportunities one has to show / express / exhibit their love. - [I Stand Here](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-stand-here/): I Stand Here - [Keep Dreaming](https://www.poetryoflife.com/keep-dreaming/): You and Me - Couple in Love - [In the city](https://www.poetryoflife.com/in-the-city/): Alone in the City - [Breaking the Silence](https://www.poetryoflife.com/breaking-the-silence/): The power of silence is the most underrated aspect of human emotions. Most often we fail to comprehend it's true meaning and power because we all form an opinion about it. When used correctly it can change a lot of things - internally and externally. - [Come, Walk with me – Version 2](https://www.poetryoflife.com/come-walk-with-me-version-2/): Life's Crossroads - Come, Walk with me - Version 2 - [Breath of Fresh Air!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/breath-of-fresh-air/): Falling in love is like a breath of fresh air. When you find the one, it is like a whiff of new energy that spreads throughout your body, soul and mind. - [Holding on](https://www.poetryoflife.com/holding-on/): Holding On - [A Beautiful Rose](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-beautiful-rose/): A beautiful rose - [A Perfect Dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-perfect-dream/): A Perfect Dream - [Cold Within](https://www.poetryoflife.com/cold-within/): Cold Within - [Express Myself!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/express-myself/): Sitting Here, Express Myself ! - [Love at First Sight](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-at-first-sight/): Love at first sight was always a stuff of the movies. That's how I thought of it. But love has a mysterious way of getting into you when you least expect it. This is one such experience when love just blossomed. - [Fairy Tale Fantasy](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fairytale-fantasy/): When we see the life through the eyes of a child, it is a world full of magic and fairy tale fantasy. - [I Love You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-love-you/):   moving away from the hustle and bustle I stepped inside letting my eyes adjust to this dim light I waited near the entrance ; with the music blaring on one corner a bunch of "drunken" idiots on other I slowly made my way across the dance floor to the far corner where you are waiting; clutching a gucci handbag in one hand an half empty glass of wine in another I walked towards you; still sleepy and tired a phone call in the middle of the night a thousands sobs and a thousand questions later I agreed to meet you; so, here I am standing before you looking deeply into your eyes coming closely to the face I held in my hands I whisper into your ears "I love you"; time stands still for a moment before I continue "Thank you for good times we had. now the party is over and the curtain has fallen on us; A brand new journey awaits and a brand new chapter needs to be written before this book (life) is finished." without a wink I turn around and walk towards the door leaving a thousand tears behind; what started with a simple "I love you" now ends with an another "I love you" finishing the long chapter that I was (writing) once a part of I step outside to write a brand new chapter to start a brand new journey into this newly discovered life a brand new adventure starts today.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a continuation of the previous poem - i am back there is only one meaning to this :). this is a reflection of the present. This poem was first published on April 10, 2008. It has been re-published on Sept 02, 2020. - Not much changes done other than formatting and adding a pic. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [Wake up and Smell the Coffee!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee/): The saying “Wake up and smell the coffee” is said to someone to suggest that they begin to pay attention and try to see the true facts of a situation or event which is relevant to their lives. - [With Arms Wide Open](https://www.poetryoflife.com/with-arms-wide-open/): Inspired by the song with the same name by Creed, this is one poem that has different meanings. - [Stuck in a dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/stuck-in-a-dream/): The stuck in a dream poem was first published on Jul 27, 2008. Republished on July 25, 2020. - [Rainbow](https://www.poetryoflife.com/rainbow/): Rainbow poem was first published on Sept 11, 2008. Republished on July 20, 2020. - [My Last Breath](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-last-breath/): Also, titled as "Face in the Crowd", this poem is based on a story that I came across and can be related to any personal / professional letdowns. Just a reflection of the mindset after a colossal failure of sorts. - [Oh, What a Feeling!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/oh-what-a-feeling/): Life gives us lemons! And it is up-to us to make something with it. Sometimes we can make lemonades and sometimes we cannot.  Whatever we do, everyday is a learning of some sorts and we are just students in the game of life. - [Love Confession](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-confession/): For once in my life, I don’t have to try to be happy. When I’m with you, it just happens.  Your Lips? I kiss that. Your body? I hug that. My smile? You cause that. Your heart? I want that. In a sea of people, my eyes will always be searching for you. - [Love or Lust?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-or-lust/): There's a special bond between two people when they meet for the first time. They understand each other on an instinctual level and can almost read each other's minds. That's what it felt like when the two of me met for the first time. It was love at first sight. - [When we are together](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-we-are-together/): First published on Mar 29, 2010. Re-published on June 05, 2020. - [Dream Weaver](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dream-weaver/): Many times in our lives, all of us come face to face with challenges and obstacles that seem way too much for us handle. This was written in one such scenario and how keeping a positive mind helped me overcome it. - [Whisper of the Heart](https://www.poetryoflife.com/whisper-of-the-heart/): Love transcends every other emotion by getting people to do things far beyond what they think can be done. It brings balance in a world that is full of contradictions. - [When Stillness Speaks](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-stillness-speaks/): Most people have trouble sleeping as they are plagued by thoughts of various things - past, present and future. Things that could have been, that could be and that will be. - [Seduction of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/seduction-of-life/): Life is a series of small episodes. Each one with their own twists and turns. Some happy, some sad, some with plenty of drama and some as boring as anything you can imagine. - [The Irreplaceable Love of my Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-irreplaceable-love-of-my-life/): In life, for each and everyone, Love is just waiting around the corner. Most often we are blind to its presence for various reasons - some within and some external. - [Hold me and Kiss me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/hold-me-and-kiss-me/): I love writing poems that could spawn multiple meanings depending on how and who read it. This is one such poem that was written a long time but re-published now. While I do not remember the context of this writing, I have left three possible explanations to this poem at the end. - [Better Days Are Coming](https://www.poetryoflife.com/better-days-are-coming/): As the world struggles to cope in this never before seen Covid-19 pandemic, lives are being changed topsy-turvy. What was taken for granted has been uprooted. World over people are now waking up to a new reality and in many cases a new beginning in all sorts. - [Scaling the Mountain of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/scaling-the-mountain-of-life/): Universe is never quiet. The universe is always speaking to us. However in the last few years/decades/centuries, we have lost the ability to understand what it has been telling us. At the same time, we are constantly in search of something that no one knows what and no one understands why! Everyone is stuck in a rat race and we all have a mountain to scale of our own. - [Happiness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/happiness/): It's that time of the year when love is all around us. Yes, Valentine's Day is just a few days from now. This is a special ode to the love of my life. Valentine's day is when most people hope to have a date, some desperately and some for fun. My valentine is right next to me and the time is just about right, I tell her what she means to me! This is for her - she is the reason for my happiness! And so i call this "Happiness - A valentine's day poem on love" - [It Was You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/it-was-you/): The first 4 lines are from the song "Begin Again" by Norah Jones. - [A stranger in paradise](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-stranger-in-paradise/): sitting in the coffee shop on a cold and rainy afternoon clutching a cup of hot cappuccino i watch the world go by sporting a couple of tattoos with a stern face i stare at all - young and the old that walk past used to laugh at used to make fun of people peering from the inside of a cafe lazily killing time seemingly doing nothing my ego that once clouded me just ran away in the face of adversity my pride rooted out and now replaced by humility now watching the world go by from inside the same cafe all the hurt inside hidden so well i seem strong enough on the surface i seem like a hardened warrior fear written all over my eyes i was scared but no one would listen cause no one cared now, sitting in an obscure coffee shop abandoned in my fame struggling within i sit here i sit here wondering what the hell is wrong (with me!) loved by all one day loathed by everyone, the next with no place to call home i wander lonely as a cloud going nowhere being everywhere when my time comes forget the wrong i may have done forget the tears i made you shed just remember me as the stranger in paradise fighting hell within x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x--x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x note: initially inspired by an article i read over yday  First written and published on July 8, 2008 and re-published on Dec 12, 2019. - [Tonight](https://www.poetryoflife.com/tonight/): It's a hot night, reminiscent of the summery nights, the air conditioning trying it's best to cool me down; Through the windows, the moonlight is making me sweat, as I slowly discard my clothes, one by one until I am lying naked on my bed; Right there beside me, sweet lady of my dreams, making me want you so much, making my heart scream out for your love; Tonight and every night i need your love, I want to hold you and kiss your lips, let our bodies entwine, we join as one, moving in slow rhythmic motions; moaning with hot lust, in each others sweet ecstasy, to the night of lust, up and down as i rode you real hard, dancing in orgasmic flashes of forbidden love; Forever responsive to your command, right here beside you - oh hold me real tight, each morning, each evening and all through the night, tonight and every night I need your fire; - [Lovers Embrace](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lovers-embrace/): walking down the ocean beach, hand in hand, sunlight glistening on the waves, we laughed and lazed around, like new lovers on a first date; as we hold each other close, all our worries drift across the ocean, hand in hand, as we embrace each other, our soul meets body; as I hold you near, my heart beats like a stereo, last thing i remember is our bodies, grinding to the beats of our hearts; as your body gently touches mine, in the dark of the night, skin to skin, delightfully in the dreams of passion; as you hold me tight, just you and me, in the lover's embrace, I need you, I long for your body and soul. - [Amidst Chaos](https://www.poetryoflife.com/amidst-chaos/): by anaPhenix - [Where is my love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/where-is-my-love/): somewhere between sleep and awake, i am walking like a zombie, with my heart pounding like never before, what do i do, where should i go? lost in a maze, there is something going on, as i can't recall a single word, and it's all living in my head; this is a place i have not been, still and chaotic, so far yet so near, i am at the crossroads of heaven and hell; without you, i am getting lost without you, i am losing my mind it's raining love all around me but i am dry as a desert sand; feelings of love aching in my soul the world seems so lonely now when all i need is your body next to mine; within each others arms amidst love and passion My arms wrap around you holding you so close and tight not worrying about where is my love; - [Moonlight Passion](https://www.poetryoflife.com/moonlight-passion/): Image credit: TheSurvivorOfHathsin - [Wanderer](https://www.poetryoflife.com/wanderer/): Image credit: Wanderer by TamikaProud - [Goodbye](https://www.poetryoflife.com/goodbye/): Inspired by 50 ways to leave your lover by Paul Simon (YouTube) - [Change](https://www.poetryoflife.com/change/): Change - [River of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/river-of-life/): River of Life image by AnnMarieBone - [Between Light and Darkness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/between-light-and-darkness/): image courtesy - [Scribbles](https://www.poetryoflife.com/scribbles/): Try as I might words don't come out all these things inside the pen refuses to write; All my dreams of yesterday are just a touch away my wings are spread out ready to take off in a quick flight; Wandering in the darkness of my mind searching for a spark to give this life a reason to continue dreaming, here I am scribbling away the thoughts that refuse to come alive; - [Storm of Passion](https://www.poetryoflife.com/storm-passion/): It was a rainy night, cold and wet, when you come in after a day of teasing and flirting, your skin looks so sexy, that it turns me on; my heart throbs at every kiss, every touch down my body, your hands sliding down, you are going to be mine; nothing feels better than this, our eyes locked in contact, our lips remain sealed as our hearts flutter inside our chests; as the dim light of the street lamp filters in on to our naked bodies, the passion growing second by second, the heat inside the room becoming unbearable; as my lips trace your neckline to your erect nipples, licking and sucking the aroused nipples one by one, your hands push my face down to your navel; as soft moans escape your lips, i slide my erection inside your wet pussy, gently, until we are 2 bodies joined into one, hungrily i ride, as the sound of our bodies meeting, echo through the room; as the frenzied lovemaking escalated, matching each other's thrusts, together we climax, tangled together in pure love, as the storm of passion subsides; - [Into the Dream of Happiness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dream-happiness/): image via - [Running in the Dark](https://www.poetryoflife.com/running-dark/): an empty feeling, rising slowly from the bowels of the deep, as it creeps and crawls it's way to the mind, life is a race, a race run every single day, from the time i wake up to the time i merge with the darkness; i have been searching all along, for a way to win this race, every time it's just a little bit close, but always out of reach; they say i am not doing enough, they say i am not hustling hard enough, they say i should retreat, but who are they to say? i am dancing with the demons, as the storm gathers strength inside, and when the lights go down, it's a war inside the head; i am staring at the far away lights, for answers that have eluded me so far; i keep running like there is no tomorrow, i hustle and bustle my way through life; as i look at the stars above, i prepare to get ready, for another day, for another marathon, running in the dark; - [Into the Darkness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/darkness/): image via - [Madness of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/madness-life/): the moon and stars shine brightly in the night sky, as the gentle breeze blows in the dark night, the leaves gently dance to the beat of the breeze, as i lay on my backside, unable to sleep; my thoughts drift in and out of my subconscious, in the land of kings and queens, in the land of dreams, darkness slowly descends upon my mind, inch by inch; the world thinks i am sleeping while the night keeps me awake, i am a wanderer in the darkness, searching for the light; the madness of life tears and pulls me apart from all directions, the night (darkness) keeps me awake, as the sound of silence grows increasingly louder and louder, the monsters inside my head run amok;   - [Breaking Down (Into the Darkness)](https://www.poetryoflife.com/breaking-into-darkness/): Breaking Down (Into the Darkness) - [Come Away with Me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/come-away-with-me/): This love poem is written for the love of my life. She completes me, she gives me so much depth into my life and makes me who I am today. - [Demons](https://www.poetryoflife.com/demons/): ------------------- - [Waiting for the Sun](https://www.poetryoflife.com/waiting-sun/): ----------------------- - [Existence](https://www.poetryoflife.com/existence/): i trudge along a long and winding road, with silence for company, sullen and sunk; staring into the distance, i ponder about this zombie like existence; standing along the edge, not able to give in or give up, my mind is at war with itself, and the road seems endlessly long; as the shadows merge with the darkness of the night, i count the street lights one by one, some broken, some lit, but they all seem dull and faded; too tired to walk, gone too far to come back, i want to be happy, but life is being a tough negotiator; why is it always like this with me? maybe i am cursed? maybe i am the devil of my own doing? or maybe my time has run out? fragile and down again, i am trying to hide the storm that is raging inside me, trapped in this pitiful existence, i can only stare at this long road of life; - [Insanity](https://www.poetryoflife.com/insanity/): image via - [Dream (Bird Without Wings)](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dream/): image via - [Why Me?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/me/): Why me? - [Lost at Sea](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lost-sea/): image credit: http://relhom.deviantart.com/art/Lost-at-Sea-161101368 - [Fear of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fear-life/): ------------------------------------------------ - [You and Me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-and-me/): Happy Valentine's Day! This poem is written for her. - [New Year, New Beginnings?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/year-beginnings/): Its a brand new year for a brand new beginning, but as i rejoice, i find myself drawn into a deep, dark corner, far away from the happiness and joy that graces the occasion. A brand new beginning with new fears and new tears, a faceless enemy waiting for the one mistake, waiting and watching from the dark alley within me, a new fight but with the same enemy in my head; stuck between fear and hesitation, i fall silent, not sure of what to do, i listen, i focus, i tread; the hopes and dreams of a lonely soul, in an endless journey for happiness; - [Somewhere I Belong?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/belong/): Somewhere I Belong? - [Ode to My Grandmother](https://www.poetryoflife.com/ode-grandmother/): it feels like yesterday when i remember the moment you taught me how to walk, how to talk and how to sing; a heart so golden and a soul so kind, finding someone like you is like searching for a needle in a haystack; love knows no boundaries and your love to me is priceless, words are never enough to say, what i really feel; - [The Curse](https://www.poetryoflife.com/curse/): far away in the distant horizon, the sun slowly starts to set and makes way for the dark, moonless night; the wind gently gathers pace and starts to howl, awakening the demons within and outside, rousing them from their day-long slumber; as i look in the mirror, the pain surges through my veins, slowly at first and then as it gathers steam, i realize i am going insane; my heart beats echo through the empty room, my heavy breathing resonates through the house, my head starts to spin as the thoughts come flooding in; i feel i am dying, i see nothing, i feel the end is getting closer and closer, tears crash into the floor, creating a puddle; holding to every little ounce of strength, i try to claw my way back into the world, but the emotions invade my head, wrapped in a blanket of darkness; painfully i hold on, trying to pull myself up from this curse of life, as the dark, gloomy night gently fades away; - [Stars in the Dark](https://www.poetryoflife.com/stars-dark/): image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhmphoto/3853769953/ - [White Flag](https://www.poetryoflife.com/white-flag/): i stare into this crazy world, waving a small white flag, hoping to find a truce to this madness, that is life; i wonder how can i be sane when my mind is constantly occupied by a barrage of things that life seems to be throwing at me, nonstop! i used to sit and watch the leaves fall, watch the people scurrying about to find a meaning, searching for the unknown; now i am one of them, scurrying to find what i lost, searching for something that i know nothing about, yet something that is so essential to life or so they say; - [Lonely Emotions](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lonely-emotions/): as the night goes by, i sit here, infront of the computer, sleepless, disturbed and staring into a blackhole; mumbling and thinking something, wondering why, wondering how, is life meant to be so confusing? wishing for something, that will shine a light at the darkness, i stumble through this world; (lost) somewhere in the middle, thoughts echoing through a silent night, wandering aimlessly, trying to find a meaning; emotions that nobody can see, emotions that nobody can feel, emotions shipwrecked within; as my heart screams for mercy, my mind struggles to find a solution, alone and wishing for something, is it possible to wipe the slate clean and start afresh? - [Acceptance](https://www.poetryoflife.com/acceptance/): As i watched, a boy tripped and fell, many laughed, few got up to help, i remained emotionless; A girl, as beautiful as the moon, a girl who had all the boys running behind her, looked at me and smiled, i looked at her expressionless; as i watched the world move around, with frantic pace, i wondered if i should make the first move or should i wait for the world to become wiser? how will they react if i walk up and tell them i am not like them? what will they say if they find out i am different? i have been called by many names; outcast, recluse, amongst many others, i never cared, i never bothered; A part of me says why should i need their stamp of acceptance? A part of me says why can't they accept me for who i am? While another part remains confused, just like me! ------------------------------------------------------------------- This can be interpreted in many ways depending on how one reads it. - [Prisoner of Emotions](https://www.poetryoflife.com/prisoner-emotions/): Its all a bit of mystery, a time of happiness, a fear of the unknown, bobbling up and down in the sea of life; in a room full of emptiness, i am lost, searching for something, i do not know, searching for something, that is already within; confused, tensed, happy, sad, torn, broken, scared, jubilant, its a barrage of emotions, trying to drown me in a sea of sorrow; is it a fear of the unknown tomorrow? or is it a confusion of the present? maybe it is about what happened yesterday? obessesed by a dream of better life, i am searching for nothing, i am being led astray from one to another, dragging me to the depths of hell and to the highs of heaven; unable to find the power to fight, i feel myself being dragged, against my wishes, and made into a prisoner of emotions; - [Battle of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/battle-life/): for too many years, i watched as life tossed me here and there, up and down; i told myself, it is all a game, one minute i might seem to be a winner, and the next i might finish as the runner-up; spinning, turning, tumbling, tossed up in air, kicked into the ground, it was a bitter fight to take control; take control of life, that is meant to be mine, a life full of happiness and joy, but caught in the middle of a raging war; years of fighting has taken its toll, as i sit and watch my life, fight with every tool and nail, a glimmer of hope surfaces; a little bundle of joy, kicking and screaming, ready to take its place, as the knight in shining armour; strange as it may seem, all that had died and left behind, now rise from the ashes like a phoenix, ready to take the world by storm; a life without a reason, now has a meaning, a battle without a plan, now has a purpose, to live and fight another day! --------------------------------------------------- Written for and after the birth of my son recently; - [Lost Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lost-love/): image credit: ouijetaimeaussi - [Raindrops](https://www.poetryoflife.com/raindrops/): here i am - happy and sad, lonely and confused, my life's boring phase has just started, i am almost there yet i am not even close; as i put my face against the window, sitting and watching the dark, pregnant clouds, it feels as though the skies are shedding tears on me, as the raindrops fall gently to the ground; it's funny how life goes, up, up and up one day, down, down and deep down the next, like a roller coaster; i often wish that life would treat me with a little bit more respect, but here i am, being tossed around like a monkey in a circus; as the raindrops turn into a downpour, they seem to wash away my tears, my pain, and drenching me from head to toe, bringing a sense of optimism to a bruised and battered soul; - [Survive](https://www.poetryoflife.com/survive/): Looking out of the window, as the sun slowly hides beneath the horizon, the darkness creeps and crawls its way upon the land; i have been waiting for years, haunted by memories, going round and round, in this vicious circle of life; as the music fades away, i look around to spot any familiar faces, it seems i am here all alone, trying to make sense of this crazy thing called life; how long does it take? to solve this puzzle called life? how much more longer, if only i knew! like a bird in a cage, as i sit and stare into another day, its getting harder and harder, to be in control yet feel helpless; yet, i have been waiting for years, it made no sense, maybe this is what my life is? as i look into an unknown horizon, the promise of a happy ending tempts me back, and i choose to survive to have another go at this thing called Life! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Title is inspired by the song "Survival" by the band Muse. image credit: freelancefolder.com - [Hand in Hand](https://www.poetryoflife.com/hand-in-hand/): There is nothing left to do, everything that was once mine, is someone else's and my heart is now empty, just an empty cavity; there's nowhere left to hide, there she stood, watching and smiling, ready to pounce on me; as i walked away from her, slowly at first, she started to follow me, so i ran, i ran as fast as i could, but there she was, just a few feet away; back home and in my sleep, she was there hauting me in my dreams, her face, her laughter and her voice, echoing through the subconscious mind ; the memory of her beauty remains etched in mine, i wake up to find her gone, i searched the places i had been to yesterday, but i could not find her, not a trace; as i walked back home wondering what happened to her, i realized the place where my heart once stood, has something new, something that was not there before; she stole my heart, and in its place, she gave me hers, and in a flash of a moment, there she was, standing and smiling next to me, hand in hand, up on cloud number nine;   - [Tree of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/tree-life/): ---------------------------------------------------------------- - [The War Within](https://www.poetryoflife.com/war-within/): I am supposed to be happy, on the brink of something new, exciting and life changing, a moment of unprecedented magnitude; but here i am sulking, sad, angry and confused, it's as if happiness and sadness are waging a pitched battle in my mind; i sat watching, numb, cold and powerless, as my spirit tried desperately to broker peace, i feel like i am trapped, stuck in the middle; scared inside, the pain refuses to let go, as my world comes crashing down from within, i try desperately to claw my way back in, for one more attempt at life; a life that has all promises, a life that is mine to live, and a life that is meant to happy, and joyous; i do not know how, i tried to know why, but the more i tried, the deeper i plunged into this war within myself; - [You, Me and Us](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-me-us/): walking up and down the corridor, waiting for you, i begin to realize how much i love you! together in happiness and sorrow, through the rain and the sun, holding hands together, we walked the earth; my heart starts pounding everytime you come near, and as i look into those eyes, i get lost; lost into a world of passion, just you and me, a tender kiss under the moon light, as i hold you tight; as i stand here now, pacing up and down, it was just you and me, and now it is you, me and us! ---------------- image credit: castleandthings.com.au - [Love or Infatuation?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-infatuation/): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - [Confused](https://www.poetryoflife.com/confused/): sitting in the room, thinking about everything so far, i am beginning to wonder if life is supposed to be like this; high on a pedestal one day, kissing the dirt the next, the balance keeps tilting from the good to the bad; nobody said life would be easy and simple, but nobody said life can be so hard, struggling through a hazy cloud of confusion, life seems a bitch; one hand giving things not asked, while the other not giving things asked, it's like taking one step forward, and two steps backward; disheartened and feeling the blues, the road to happiness seems to be enigmatic, in this crystal maze of life the game goes on until the end; - [I Am Waiting](https://www.poetryoflife.com/waiting/): image credit: blessedbuilder.blogspot.in - [Without You, I’m Nothing](https://www.poetryoflife.com/without-you-nothing/): woke up every morning, my lips on your cheek, a sleepy smile and the chase began; as i ran towards the invisible goal, it seemed so far away, yet i ran for years and years, expecting it to be near, but getting fooled again and again; i should have stopped, maybe i should have listened to you, as i kept running towards it, i slowly faded away from your memories, every minute and every second; now as i stand in the middle, exhausted, tired and clueless, i turn around to see how far i have come, and all i see is emptiness; lonely, scared and plagued by indecision, I stand here in the middle of nowhere, not sure of which way to go? should i leave it all and go forward? or should i stay here, hoping you would catchup with me? or should i take the long walk back home to be with you? far away from what i know, running towards what i do not know, wondering if i will ever see you again, Without You, I'm Nothing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Without you I'm nothing. With you, I'm something. Together, we're everything - [Alone](https://www.poetryoflife.com/alone/): Alone - [I Wish I Could Fly](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-wish-i-could-fly/): image credit:- lillyfly06.deviantart.com/art/Sometimes-i-wish-i-could-fly-52571121 - [Together](https://www.poetryoflife.com/together/): just you and me, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, it's been a while, it's been a long time; lost in this madness of life, closer but farther away, from each other, i don't know what to do; alone and lost, this dream is all that keeps me alive, keeps me and you alive, waiting for the moment it becomes a reality; counting the days, to meet you on the other side, high above the world, over and over in my mind; i close my eyes and i see you there, i drift away to sleep and you are there, waiting for me to escape reality and dive into this dream, where you and me, together; together, till the shining sun, together, till madness rises again, together, we will make this dream come true, together sooner! - [Paradise](https://www.poetryoflife.com/paradise/): if only we could float away, up, up and away to a new place and start all over again leaving all this chaos and confusion behind; every night i close my eyes and try to forget the life as it is meaningless, void, confused and stuck in a race that no one wins; me versus the world, fighting for what is not worth fighting for, through chaos, underneath a stormy cloud, for happiness etched only in paper; so little time, so much to do, walking on a tightrope (with the devil waiting to grab you) that sways with each step, its a battle of survival, a battle of wits and a battle to find happiness; so every night i close my eyes, try to forget the life i am living and drift off to a paradise, a Paradise of dreams! - [Overcast](https://www.poetryoflife.com/overcast/): thunder and lightning, it's been raining all night, standing under an umbrella, i am drenched to the bone; its' been like this for quite sometime, cloudy and overcast, dark clouds lingering in the horizon, threatening to flood the land below; drawing a parallel, my life has been like this, dark, gloomy and overcast, ready to burst anytime; i tried to take shelter, i tried to do things that will protect me, i tried and i did, but i could not escape; stuck, as i am, deeply into it, the dark forces of life seem to be taking control of MY LIFE and pushing me towards the brink; i tried to run away, but with legs bound by chains, i could not even move an inch; i tried to close my eyes, but the darkness is even more frightening; as i wade through the storm, completely drenched and soaked to the bone, the rain keeps falling; as i watch the sky turn pale and grey and overcast with clouds, darkness slowly sets in from all directions, standing under an umbrella, i sit there, waiting for the light (sunrise), on a world that is getting darker and darker (scarier); - [Numb](https://www.poetryoflife.com/numb/): as the sun rises, like a zombie, trapped in this dream i watch life pass by; i wandered alone, fighting all that came in my way, struggling to make sense of this war, that does not seem to stop; a shell of what i used to be, i wear a mask to hide me from the vultures that prowl all around, wanting something to chew on; no emotion, no pain and, no happiness, just a haunted emptiness; yelling and screaming, hiding behind closed doors, watching life pass by with my empty eyes; alone i sit, in the grip of darkness, as the arms of silence slowly engulf me, a strange numbess takes over me; - [Escape into the Shadows](https://www.poetryoflife.com/escape-into-the-shadows/): I tried too hard to be noticed, I tried to be someone  I was not; - [A Broken Smile](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-broken-smile/): I sit here with a smile on my face, I smile as I breathe in deep, I smile as I close my eyes and I smile all day long; - [Prisoner of Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/prisoner-of-love/): just another random thought, sitting in the silence of my disturbed thoughts, i refused to think about it; i closed my eyes, tried to shut it tight, carried everywhere by the wind, it seemed so real and so true; gazing deeply into the pool of water, i see my face staring back in amazement and in wonder at the emotions that i am overcome with; drawing me closer and closer, stirred by the depth of passion, torn between the life that is and the life that will be, i struggle; trying to find a solution, i try to claw my way out, i try to fight the feelings and all the emotions i have been overcome with; sitting in the dark, thinking of you, wishing you were here, realizing i am a prisoner of love, a prisoner of your love; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - for a special someone   - [A State of Mind](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-state-of-mind/): i have come a long way to a distant place far far away from where i used to live and from what i used to do; Life is a rosy dream, happiness and joy aplenty, everything that i wanted and everything is as i had hoped for; Everything is as i had hoped for, everything is as i had longed for, everything is except for the turmoil that plagues me inside every day; I sleep, i smile, i laugh, i play, i eat and i live in a constant state of fear, a fear that i did not ask for, and one that i did not longed for; killing me from inside, silently screaming for it to stop, i am devoured by my own inner self, day in and day out; haunting and taunting me, time and time again, they run helter and skelter in the deep recess of my mind; it's just a state of mind, i tell myself hoping to erase these thoughts of fear that hinges on the edge of my happiness; Trapped inside my own mind, eclipsed by my fear, tears weep without a choice hoping to vanquish (flood) this struggle within; - [Words](https://www.poetryoflife.com/words/): Soft and gentle without a cause, running towards a light that moves Where to go after a pain like this and what to do It’s hard to say the right thing at the right time when all you want to do is express who you are. Pain, sorrow and anger is all words create sometimes. How do you know when to say a word or keep your mouth shut? Kind words are less spoken in these times and more and more people are hurt by it than actions It dries a heart that was ones filled with love for others and now where does it lead - To dust and dust alone; Caring has been put aside and anger and deceit has risen instead why does this occur in such a violent way It opens doors that should have been kept shut and closes doors that should be open; One brick at a time they say In the end the wall around you will be finished and you'll be safe from the world outside Now the choice is, who to let in and who to keep out So many people so little trust; Open eyes closed mouth. All you see is a fading life, from colour to grey and grey to black Slowly but surely life will seize to exist and home is where I’m headed and no one can stop it; What is words if there is no meaning. Words from the heart is better said than words without a heart; - [You’re Never Alone](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-are-never-alone/): Why, as the world spins, do I stand? Still as the leaves, when there is no wind, Why does it hurt so much? When everything you believe in, feels right, Why am I falling? When everything around me is rising with the sun, Why look for pain? When there is none, Is heaven a place on Earth? Or does it come from the heart, Every breath I take, is another fire, burning up inside, I know that sometimes the truth hurts, but don’t ever let it slide. Am I the only one, who takes pride in the little things? The colour of the sky at dawn, The feeling, knowing you’ve got something to give, Even though they spit in your fire, The freedom to run the waves, whenever the time is right, The joy, of taking pride in who you are, Even though they try and scar, The flame of the candle, dancing in the window pane, You are fulfilled; you have nothing more to gain. Is there another part of me? A part I do not know, Whatever the future holds, I cannot tell yet, But I can now see the glow, A shimmer of light, A glimmer of hope, In everything I do. Feel every moment you live, For you do not know, When the sun will stop rising, Become who you were born to be, For everyone is here for a reason, Discover the meaning of life, You will know when you’ve found it, The warm heart, and sound of tiny toes, Pitt-pattering on the floor, The sound of giggling and laughter, Where there was none before. Feel love, when you give, Not only when you get, I ask for one thing, Don’t leave this world yet, You have many more things to discover, The light is upon you, And remember... You’re never alone. - [Life is at a standstill](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-is-at-a-standstill/): it has been never been like this, not quite sure of what i want don’t know what more that i need to do, feels like a soul devoid of life; - [Ecstasy of Living](https://www.poetryoflife.com/ecstasy-of-living/): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [The Anxiety of the Unknown](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-anxiety-of-the-unknown/): The Anxiety of the Unknown - [Love is a Strange Thing](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-is-a-strange-thing/): Love makes life so confusing, but without love would you really want to live? - Author Unknown - [Star Gazing](https://www.poetryoflife.com/star-gazing/): it all started with a dream, just a tiny little seed, planted within the realm of the subconscious where my (our) heart lies; a desire to have a good life, to love and be loved, together with the one who completes this circle of existence; standing hand in hand under the twilight sky i can see it from your eyes and i can’t dismiss this feeling; beneath the darkened sky, your lips against mine, stealing small kisses passion flying from each cell, locked in a embrace and trying to catch a breathe, feeling only the pounding of a restless heart; sitting next to you, your head resting upon my chest, in the still of night under star blanketed skies, star gazing, as i gently draw you near; - [On Top of the World](https://www.poetryoflife.com/on-top-of-the-world/): darkness spreads and the city lights flickered on one by one, on a cloudy cool night, perched all the way above, the view was magnificent; lonely raindrops falling from the clouds hanging overhead, the insects swarming around the light, next to me, she sits holding my soul captive, her eyes contained the very key that turns me on; under a star filled sky, tonight’s the night as i feel the warmth of your hands, shooting stars keep passing me by as I watch the night sky with you by my side, the only wish I have left is that we could be like this for an eternity; lost in this moment with you, the light in your eyes, with my arms around you tight, locked in an embrace, my heart and my brain goes into overload; The time is slipping through my finger tips, as I lose myself within your embrace, as my heart beats so hard it hurts, it feels as if I am on top of the world when i am with you; - [Veil of Fear](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fear-poem/): ----------------------------------- - [That Much is True!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/that-much-is-true/): words spoken none, tears have all dried up, the time has come for us to part - [Close to my Heart](https://www.poetryoflife.com/close-to-my-heart/): disconnected from the world tonight with my mind blank and seemingly shut tight this emptiness that i feel all around me, seems all the more familiar; choking me from the inside, my heart bundled up in my throat, i could not say a word, speechless, is all that i have become; not a long left before this agony turns into ecstasy, each day seems a bit longer than the previous one, yet each moment that takes a eon to pass by, makes it all worthwhile; shivers rush up my spine as the midnight air gently caress past, i lay on my back and count the stars twinkling in the moonlit sky, all alone; why do we live so far apart i don’t know but you will always be….. Close to My Heart!!! - [Love is in the Air](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-is-in-the-air/): Every word of his fills me with glee Every stare of his energizes me He has oxygenized my dying soul And stole my heart on whole! Every unspoken word of his conveys a song Every smile of his showers affection The magic of this relation has been so strong My Heart echoes with his and I can sense the heavenly connection! I can’t believe that am cherishing the sweetness of his presence I pray God for him at every instance and wish life gives me a chance If not, my heart will be worn out in his absence! - [Rise and Shine](https://www.poetryoflife.com/rise-and-shine/): Oh wary heart of mine..Rise and Shine! - [My Addiction](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-addiction/): Your smile lightens my heart and soul I find excuses only to ping you and strike a dialogue for nothing Wish we shared some more sweet nothings As I notice your name flashing on my mobile, my eyes sparkle and my voice sweetens more than anything All I want is talk and listen to you about everything under sun Wish we shared a real roof instead of a virtual space The daily calls only to check if am doing okay, The never ending funny chat sessions, The long drives, The movies These tiny things will remain ever embarked on my heart Wish I had some more memories Your words melt my heart and made me oblivious to rest of my world, for you have become my world. Your patient persona is what draws me closer to you every day Wish we met much earlier than before Life seems so beautiful when you shower this selfless affection on me Life seems worth living just for you Wish this togetherness never ends - [Change of Heart](https://www.poetryoflife.com/change-of-heart/): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - [Full Moon](https://www.poetryoflife.com/full-moon/): watching the full moon shining brightly up in the dark sky i can't resist drawing a parallel to my life; one complete circle it has come, what started as a small thing has now been completed and finished with the next stage already in motion; just like a full moon, my life achieved its highest peak and like all good things, it has come to an end, and slowly fades away into oblivion; bit by bit, it starts fading away bit by bit, slowly and steadily leaving a long lasting impression behind it is slowly moved out of context; life goes on, up and down, waning and waxing like a moon; just like the craters on the moon, all events etched deep into our memories never fading away and reminding us of the good and the bad days of life; - [Do I belong?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/do-i-belong/): Lost in a world so full of rights, Nobody cares to see my plight. Born as a child filled with a want, I am still the female gene nobody wants. Excluded from society Here I stand loosing my dignity. What more could i ask for than a life, But now I pray for my sacrifice. Day by day, I am a liability, I stand now showing you my ability. I am the child you once rejected, And now all I ask is for you to take me back. - [Speechless](https://www.poetryoflife.com/speechless/): a dream come true, on the verge of achieving the pinnacle of the only summit that i have not conquered till date, my joy knew no bounds; i am not a speaker, nor i express my happiness as freely as everyone else, but then that is me; unmoved by emotions, that flood so many others, i have till date resisted the pull and the push of it from overwhelming me; till date, till now, but as i now stand on what seems like a turning point, i am shocked, i am stunned; as the tv blares on in the background, my mind is just blank, nothing, it's as if everything has been erased with one little swipe, standing on the last step of the pinnacle, so sure of success was i, everything else became secondary; work, family, friends, and the things that were dear to me, i brushed them all away, as i waited in line to accept the one thing that would fulfill me; so sure of attaining the next level, that when i reached the stage, i let go of my guard only to be stunned by the reality of things, something is not right and some things i cannot control, and for once, i am truly speechless at the way life still plays a game of hide and seek with me; e;- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Tomorrow will be better than today](https://www.poetryoflife.com/tomorrow-will-be-better-than-today/): its midnight and my eyes just staring at the wall opposite no sleep, no dreams, i sit and watch the drama unfolding before me; like an empty canvas waiting for an artist i wait in anticipation wondering when and wondering why; i did all i could, so i believe so, what is happening is beyond my grasp and i can only watch as a mere spectator; a mere spectator in my own life one moment its all the way up, the next its hanging in balance, the tension is nerve wracking; patience is all i have and patience is all that i need as i watch the things unfold and let things take shape at its own pace; i waited a long time for this, so what difference it is going to make to wait a little bit more but for how long should i be the villian in my own life; i wish i could answer all the questions running in my mind, i wish i could end all the battles being fought inside, i wish i do not have to wait for long i wish, i hope and i believe (maybe) tomorrow will be better than today; - [Backyard Of A Mind](https://www.poetryoflife.com/backyard-of-a-mind/): Knowing that your door was always wide open in the prime, And still open to rest a sleepy  head at this end of time. Though not tied to wows promises and words of chain, And  forgotten bonds with not even your name, With ink stains all dried up with the passage of time, Keeps running at the distance in the backyard of a mind. Its not what someone said or what the world thought, Still decades and distance between oceans seems nought, Words of honesty planted in a memory lane is what binds, Like natures light keeps aglow at the backyard of a mind. Tears of joy stain the face,  life is too short as it runs by, An ever smiling eyes and a helping hand to a silent cry, Days of childhood full of fun and laughter that was kept, Down memory lane where with innocence was wept, A voice so sweet, silvery with the strength of true divine, Runs through gently on the backyard of a withering mind. - [My Online Best Friend](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-online-best-friend/): A simple poem dedicated for my friend that I met 5 years ago online, and almost a year now that we haven't talk anymore. I just wonder where could he be ,but I wish that he is okay. I wish he will read this. - [With One Hello](https://www.poetryoflife.com/with-one-hello/): Trying to enjoy  being together every minute or two. - [Always some reason in madness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/always-some-reason-in-madness/): today i sit and ponder i've reached farther than i ever dreamed possible, a time when i thought life was over only to start afresh at the stroke of dawn; bound by the unknown, i would break the shackles if i can just to go back to where it all began and rewrite the script with my own plan; trapped in a mire of reality words are all i have and words are all that i have to express my innermost desires; there are days when i stand and watch hoping to see myself as someone else and i long for this mirrored perspective to become a reality, one day; reality is nothing but a formality, creeping into myself and strangling my senses Not withstanding my screams all I am left is tears in streams; sometimes there is a window of hope that all is not lost after all when words are emptied and passion remains rare And you look back more than forward Comes this angel! like the children behind the piper, to an unseen high of a meditative state i start looking foward from nothng to say to no language to express there is always some madness in love but there is also always some reason in madness; - [Silver Salvation](https://www.poetryoflife.com/silver-salvation/): Dawn tinges the black sky, A glow beyond the dark of night. Impossible shades of gray, Then silver turning to gold. Beauty only GOD can provide, Trying to light the sadness of my empty soul. Awake. Night followed by day followed by night. Alone. TV blaring trying to fill the soundless space within. Thoughts of failure, self-worth, Can I fix what is broken? Do I even know what is broken? Am I meant to stay abandoned and alone until The night comes without a dawn? The blackened ropes of confusion and emptiness hold me captive. There is no shade of gray to lift my heart, No silver salvation for my soul, There is no glorious gold of dawn for one so empty and alone. - [Broken Hearted](https://www.poetryoflife.com/broken-hearted/): The shattering of my heart when you said goodbye Is like the waves of the ocean crashing against the rocks..... I stood there in the doorway Begging you not you leave, But you looked at me and said nothing. Your silence shot through my body Strait through my heart heart Right to my soul, I was taken aback. It was hard for me to breathe, I choked on my own words, It was like I was dying. All I could do was stand there with tears in my eyes And watch the very thing I tried so hard to build up Come crashing down on top of my head. Can't you see what this is doing to me? It breaks my heart that you can stand there and not say a word. No explintations, no reasoning, nothing. My body is shaking from the core within And I'm sick to my stomach. I can't make sense of all this, and the more I try, the weaker I get. You finally look me in my face I notice you can't look me in my eye. I want you to tell me everything will be fine. I want to know everything will be go back to the way it was. I want to know that you love me and won't leave me, but tthe look of your face says different. The look on your face says it's all over The look in your eyes says you want out. The way you move says that you don't love me anymore. My heart is breaking and I want to die. You walk to me and kiss me on the cheek and walk out the door. You're gone like that., without a word. As you shut the door, I walk to the couch and lay down. I lay on the couch where we first kissed. I ball up like a baby and die from a broken heart. - [Painter](https://www.poetryoflife.com/painter/): I am a painter, and I like to paint pictures, But my pictures are made from words rather than paint! I brush and stroke the keys to lay the words down in front of me, I keep on painting until I get a good end result! My words capture a past time, or a moment, My words draw a picture of my hopes and my fears! Some words are from my wild imagination, Others are snapshots of my life through the years! I paint to get the thoughts out of my head, When they are visible they are easier to understand! My words paint for me a little picture, Pictures of Love, passing strangers and friends! I paint pictures of the world that surrounds me, I paint pictures of the thoughts in my head, I paint pictures of my hesitations, and the things that I dream of, I paint pictures of things people have done and said! My words, I lay them bare in front of you, My pictures, might sometimes seem quite obscure, But every artist is entitled to use self expression, And my poems are an expression of ‘Myself’ for sure! I like to express my lust, love, and longing, I like to release the tensions that I sometimes feel, I like to share my thoughts on all matters, By sharing, it somehow helps make things seem more real! I am a painter, and I like to pint pictures, But my pictures are made from words, rather than paint! I brush and stroke the keys to lay the words down in front of me, I keep on painting until I get a good end result! This picture is a self portrait of the artist, The artist sits thinking as the world spins around! His eyes are closed and he is sitting there comfortably, His face is expressionless; there is no smile or no frown! - [The Season](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-season/): (MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!  Ho – Ho - Ho!) - [True Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/true-love/): No matter how far the distance, No matter how tired and busy we are, No matter how much time will it take, Honey, I'll wait for you for our love sake. I may not always be here for you, I may not always say, " I love you " But in my thoughts, my heart and soul, You will always be my knight in shining armor. There will always be trials and struggles in the road of life. There will always be songs sang out of tune. There will always be poems written and unread. Honey, your love will always find me waiting even in my deathbed. - [Whisper of Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/whisper-of-love/): As you now, Mother, have done. - [We Belong?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/we-belong/): Some things, are not meant to last. Some, were robbed and some were lost. Some, were displayed and sold, and... Some remains intact like a ring of gold. Things change and so do people. Friends left, and some just stop being friends Some just stay and hold you 'till the end, but... Some, you can never hold on to something...forever. So learn to let go... except my FRIENDSHIP with you! I will forever be a friend to you, that's true, but... Don't ever leave me when things go wrong. Hold on my friend, let's keep going and let's stay strong For the friendship we have started is where we belong. - [Solitude of Man](https://www.poetryoflife.com/solitude-of-man/): This plentiful right, pieces of earth. A vast depiction in a corner rainbow. To me the vast covering set to release Astonishment, happiness, under the sea arriving vindicated certainties in promise. Just all are the many sitting here Now there's few standing toward the angelic still as I am blinded an adequate fill, spiritless in movement hiding the blue sky’s. Noise is here, here finding now time as I went. Is a silence, or death to yes the dead inanimate? It was unfair your trunk off many spots blinding from a certainty of now the most beautiful takeoff knowing then was the least in exposure. Forgetfulness lose being drawn differing timelessness as an empty stolen similarity. The same this has not affected salvation to my waters. You are not unjust to the many large grains to rice… the right being to stay, the dish, the awoke had left out the mouth of a constructed mouse. I was before the deep, free of that filled water Retracting your foot from the blunt ash sky which is much dirt, hard weed without blossom flowers I assure alone against out the first hour I stand with yes solitude and yes discomfort, I took your first stare of the light water and opened my eyes Again to be shut again with always dead company in regression. - [The Iron Ball](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-iron-ball/): Heavy is the heart, Slowing you down, Leaving behind the trail like that of a snail, Heavy, like a ball and chain Tied to you in vain. Shattered are your dreams, If you not rid yourself of this shame. There will be no reality. Embrace yourself. There is so much to live for, So get rid of this ball and chain. No matter how big or small, This iron ball, Shatter it with forgiveness, For it is the first step that will set you free. Freedom is what you live for. Forgiveness is the key. Hope is what will sustain you. - [Down the Avenue](https://www.poetryoflife.com/down-the-avenue/): I’m tired, exhausted, Running… The trees down the avenue cannot be counted I’m running too fast. My mouth is dry I see a stream nearby Water won’t quench my thirst It is not what I need My heart pounds into my ribcage So intense, tears stream down my cheeks But I must keep running My compass points into this direction Nothing in this world is to console this moment For it the too painful For it is too deep For it is within my soul The sun has moved across the sky Shadows have grown taller It feels like my lungs are on fire as I try to catch my breath I cannot run any longer This moment is to be short-lived The trees tell me they take a deep breath and grow taller The caterpillar says that it will evolve into a beautiful, colourful butterfly There is hope, I am alive. - [Apologize](https://www.poetryoflife.com/apologize/): a brand new year, a brand new start, is what make things right, i assumed; plenty of scars - both physical and emotional still attached to myself and refused to leave me in solitude as much as i tried; foolishly i believed this existence is all but doomed, i have been trying to change all that happened mistakes i have made plenty and i was trying to apologise for all that happened; i was trying to seek forgiveness from everyone else, for things that i did not even do, i was being naive, i was being misled into believing i am the problem; as the new year dawned, a new thinking arose within me, why should i change for others? why should i be what others want me to be? instead of seeking forgiveness from others, i decided to seek it within; apologies for letting my dreams down, apologies for letting myself down infront of the world, apologies for not accepting what i am really and finally, apologies for all the subtle messages that was sent from within; a brand new confidence sprang forth within me, a belief that i am the supreme being, irrespective of what the world says, i am what i am and try as much, i cannot please everyone and i need not change for anyone; - [Silence Screams](https://www.poetryoflife.com/silence-screams/): watching the kids play i stood there on a slow afternoon in a room full of emptiness; the memories and dreams broken and haunting me still as i speak to the atmosphere and i fall into myself; beauty is the what the eyes behold beneath this skin, no one can see the darkness or the fear; as I rush home through the night my mind fumbles around for some kind of truth to relieve me from this ordeal; standing here hidden from those prying eyes I'm absorbed in thought, pretending to be happy for one more day; here i am at the fork of my life's road silently screaming angry and confused; as the echos of silent lights swirling and twinkling filled the eerie darkness of the night the struggle within gets harder everyday; praying for a better day to put this pain to a bitter rest I look up to the sky (and into my father's eyes, watching me and gently smiling,) as i seek to achieve my freedom; as rough as the road may be, the reward I seek is greater than gold, for what I seek is me, what i seek is my life; - [Not now, Not today](https://www.poetryoflife.com/not-now-not-today/): How to deal with the unexpected, Torments me day by day. It happened so suddenly, Memory does not fade away. You were here and now you’re gone, It hurts to live on The memory of you Lingers everywhere, Sending me into a trance With just a single glance Of where you were and what you did Time away from us just slid. You came and left, With empty hands. Despite all you did You had no chance. There is no reason or rhyme To the reason or time of life’s dance. What to do now that you parted? Weep for loss? Feel empty hearted? For you no tears were wept For selfish reasons I have regret, Reasons I cannot forget. Forgive myself just seems a cheat, Do death and life have me beat? Letting go is hard to do, Especially with somebody like you. My brother, farewell I cannot say. Not right now, Not today - [Window of Hope](https://www.poetryoflife.com/window-of-hope/): trapped in a mire of reality, sometimes dreams are all i have, reality is nothing but a well disguised mirage; torn between the two, i fight on and on and on, every day with my own self, to keep my sanity and live another day; with my head full of pride, hell-bent on proving a few people wrong, unabated, i continue, living my life in the dreams of yesterday; in a world full of lies and deceit, where people change alliances at a drop of a coin, sometimes there is a window of hope, that all is not lost after all; as the year comes to a close, i try not to go back to where i began, a brand new year, a fresh new start, to rewrite the script with my own plan; - [Loneliness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/loneliness/): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Memories](https://www.poetryoflife.com/memories/): Memories are... Old photographs left alone in an ancient album conveying, love, family, friendship in Past happy occasions. Previous flashbacks recalling, dreadful, frightening moments. A loved ones treasures that brings, such pleasure to the one who inherits them. Memories are... An old burnt down house, that reveals some startling secrets, which now has Become a new home. An child hood friendship, which is broken apart. Unforgotten letters which Remind others that they are loved and their, presence is still here. An family pet first getting Its licence and now it is buried graved. Memories are... People who had captured happy and sad, moments of their life. The key important events that happened like the first Word ever spoken, As a baby or the first foot steps being taken. Memories are... never washed away, they are the keys that opens every closed closet. - [Solitude](https://www.poetryoflife.com/solitude/): I am the only one left on this piece of earth. A lonely figure in the centre of the colourless land I am but a single cloud left to pour Devastation, sadness, over the lands Leaving no traces of hope, light and happiness Everyone was once standing here on this very land not so long ago Now they are all blown away with the demonic winds I see their poor empty spirits still glide amongst the grey skies Silence is here, there where ever I go. Not a sound, or a breath from no living creature. It’s just me rooted on one spot gazing at what was the Most beautiful land which now is the most hideous Memories have been erased as time has bought change, Change that has caused the doom of our lands. I am just the one little grain of rice left to leave the bowl, the rest have been devoured in the belly of a destructive monster. I am now shallow, stuck on this hollowness land Reaching my hand to the razor stoned grounds which Was once clean, soft grass with blossoming flowers I despair and with in the last hour  I lye with no company and no comfort, I give my last glimpse of the dark land and shut my eyes Never to be opened again and never feel isolated again. - [Agony](https://www.poetryoflife.com/agony/): The agony & the immense pain, Of separation once again, I stoop & I fall, And then I fall again. The pain throughout the mundane night, Was extremely unbearable, I tread on pieces of broken glass, With not even a splinter of glass for succour. The day is worse & I dread its light, It is worse than the horrifying night. The days have passed when light was welcome, Now it is highly unwelcome. This horrendous time has taken its toll, Gone is the day when I was on a roll. My only hope is Thy Hand, My Lord; Either save me or use Thy Sword. Either way, I shall fall at Thy Feet, Thy Lotus Feet, for Your Child; a Treat. - [Pebbles of the sea](https://www.poetryoflife.com/pebbles-of-the-sea/): As the brutal sea waves crashes on to the delicate sand, He leaves traces of tiny circles indented onto the tickly grounds, permanently stamped. Who could have made these circles? It could only be the Pebbles of the sea. The tiny surface of hard cold stones wept across the soft, sizzling land of golden gravel, no single life has ever touched the sea’s treasures, wonder why? If a soul innocently puts a tiny toe on just the tip of the sea’s possessions, the sea’s wrath would rage against the poor soul. He would order his mighty army of gnashing tides to capture this trespasser, and with his mighty powers he would end his enemies struggle for life by diminishing the so cold thief. The sea has no compassion for those who dare to step on his fortunes. He knows that his rocks are the only transitions of his life, family, guardians of the sea. With out them he would loose control, his contempt of life to control his armies. He would bring upon misery by covering the whole island, with his powerful salt-water body. The sea’s treasure has mesmerised many creatures, but with his contempt of greed and desire, he has no mercy. So why is the sea so obsessed with them? Because the pebbles of the sea, are the only sources of light that keep the sea alive. - [Pandemonium](https://www.poetryoflife.com/pandemonium/): The old order changeth, yielding place to the new, But the new generation ? They have lapsed into liquor, drugs & what have you. These are trying times, for them, for us, for we all What did we do to deserve this withal ? A sinister world is sprouting & we are part of the doom, Why, firstly, did we let this impending danger bloom ? Why do you kill yourself slowly, that too, with drugs ? Don’t you realize that you are amidst life taking thugs ? Change your world, still there is time The curtains have not fallen & that is prime. Change the system, change your world & save crucial lives Before all parts of your body are pricked by knives. There are other ways to enjoy, if you have the eye, I urge you all, you wouldn’t have to even try. Look inside you & you will find A world completely different from the grind. You will see wonders that you haven’t seen before Your inner eye will just cry Encore ! Encore !!!!! - [Life through Windows](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-through-windows/): What do you see, when you look outside a  window. A changing face, an transition stage in my life. Taking new challenges and walking different routes, to reach my ultimate destination. Over coming obstacles that, may cut into my life. Looking through the light that guides me to the right direction. Gazing at all the souls blissfully walking, down my road wearing smart suits, and grasping each and every, Opportunity to achieve their goals. Seeing what was once a single race leading, the country, which now has become, a multiracial community. Glancing at the vehicles striding by I spot only one carrying the sick passengers to the building with the Red Cross where, Saviours are there to aid and save those lives. In my eyes I see the world and my life through one, little square tiled glass door that opens and shuts. What do you see when you look outside a window. - [Friends Today](https://www.poetryoflife.com/friends-today/): Even when they meet us, they pass without a greeting; - [Patience Is A Girl Who Inherited The World](https://www.poetryoflife.com/patience-is-a-girl-who-inherited-the-world/): destroy my capacity - [I Have Many Faces](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-have-many-faces/): Close your eyes.. picture me.. What do you see? - [To be continued](https://www.poetryoflife.com/to-be-continued/): it's been a quiet night so far uneventful, plenty of silence broken only by the occasional sounds of the cricket chirping; a long time indeed since i stayed awake till the early morning, 4am to be precise, sleep is the last thing that is on my mind try as much as possible, my eyes refused to close; my mind, like a clock, keeps thinking a lot of things from the silliest to the bizarre, from the good moments to the bad moments and even scripting "what if" and "if only" scenarios  in my life; as the cold morning breeze played havoc with my senses, gently trying to disrupt my thought process and put my mind to rest, i tried to stay alive and keep it going; with the dawn slowly approaching and my destination still a long distance away, i needed to keep my senses sharp and not overwhelm it with the "to be forgotten past", as the future is still waiting to be born, the protest of the mind is quelled down, only to be continued later... --------------------------------------------------------------------- written while travelling... - [Erase me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/erase-me/): ------------------------------------------------------------------- - [Life book](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-book/): Life book is written by god This shows the presence of lord The wheel of life churning From every Page we have one learning… If the page contains dust then also it turned by us New phase of life fade the rust… Hurdles comes in your life in every next page Never let your dreams into the cave New mistakes of your life lead to progress Wind blows and the next page of life with success of fragrance A brush of laughter and happiness Sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart God has send a bundle of books in a huge cart Each book story has different glory… When each story reaches to its end Then one has to bury in the sand That’s life… which keeps on going…. And ultimately souls don’t get any land… Again the new book with new story continuing… - [Feelings](https://www.poetryoflife.com/feelings/): But it’s the fact; life has to move on… - [Journey](https://www.poetryoflife.com/journey/): Journey of my mind still pending… The heart is wound yet not healed up. My aches were not filled with care A tear touches another tear.. Mind still not woke up… Love that left in the middle of journey… My feelings and Emotions are in dilemma Emotions has to live up or wipe off Mind still restless… Those care that tenderly love I deserve? My life goes behind the curve Journey of my love still pending… Even I don’t know where I would be landing… Again the fruit of love ripe off Now mind behave diplomat Feelings are confused… Mind still abused… Is Feelings and emotions again revive Is it so? Mind never takes rest… Journey of my life still survive Life is churning, the never ending journey journey of my life still pending…………… - [Six foot six](https://www.poetryoflife.com/six-foot-six/): You walk this majestic earth with pride, Remember one day we shall meet because you cannot hide, I am only six foot six. You live in that mansion, Here in the earth’s belly, there is no room for expansion, I am only six foot six. You drive that fancy car, In here, you cannot drive that far, I am only six foot six. So you have accumulated all that wealth, Do you appreciate the good fortune of your health? I am only six foot six. Don’t consider this a threat, I am warning you, if only you knew what lies ahead, I am only six foot six. No matter who you are, Even if you are a movie star, I am only six foot six. You don’t need to go to college, To have the knowledge, That I am only six foot six. If you dare, You would prepare, It is inevitable that one day in a swift action, I shall be your new home. I am only six foot six. - [Fate](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fate/): written for my niece, who refused to leave us and go back home. Eventually had to trick her and make her board the waiting taxi. The moment she realized she is leaving, her happy face turned into something that is beyond words. - [The Fast Train](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-fast-train/): The fast train is a poem analogy that compares the speed of modern life to a fast train. It has been used since the 19th century and can be seen as an early form of science fiction. - [Love Sucks](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-sucks/): whispering sweet nothings,   disagreeing, yet nodding in agreement hands clasped whenever together, a moment spent apart, text messages galore; i like your laughter i like your smile, when i am with you, i have so much fun; sending me on a whirlwind spin, sleep is for the weak, i tell myself wishing to be next to you i am going crazy about you; leaving me breathless with your touch, you got me forgetting to breathe, I can't help but love you with all of me, because it's only you who makes me smile; it’s not supposed to be this hard, everything is said and done, all the sweet nothings have been whispered and all disagreements have been agreed, with nothing left to savor, it’s time to call it quits it’s time to agree “love sucks”, while we are still in love, maybe it’s about time we let romance in! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Romance is the true identity of your love. It brings out your true self and helps you be a better lover, husband and partner. Romance is a celebration of the life you live as part of a couple. It springs naturally and originates from within your heart. It makes you do things that you possibly couldn't have imagined to do otherwise. It shows you who you are and reminds you of the role you play in a relationship. Romance is not responsibility but it is caring about your responsibilities towards your lover and partner. Romance is the appreciation of two people who are celebrating the lucky coincidence that they found each other. source:- Buzzle - [Blessed](https://www.poetryoflife.com/blessed/): I try so hard to make you a proud man Going beyond my limits, as far as I can Yet you never seem impressed Whenever I try and do my best; I really want to destroy the span But due to my fear, in the other direction I ran This is very hard to get off my chest Slow down and unwind is all I request; In this family you are the man Looking at you, I realize I’m your biggest fan In this poem my feelings were expressed To have you as a father, I must be blessed. - [POOF! Just Like That](https://www.poetryoflife.com/poof-just-like-that/): ignoring the phone as it kept ringing i am in the middle of finding my calling; wasting countless minutes on the phone talking something that is beyond my grasp i had to put out an end to the thing of the past, as the future beckoned me with open arms; daydreaming is a thing of the past, sleepless nights not anymore, choices have been made and the die has been cast; feels like I'm lost in a moment, I'm always winning the wrong battles, seems like it's time to begin, and put an end to this winning streak; betrayal is something i am used to, maybe that’s why i am fighting a lonely battle with all guns blazing, no friends, no allies, just aim and shoot; no matter what happens, the world keeps on turning never feeling a thing, it goes on and on and on, until one day, POOF!, everything disappears (for good), just like that, just like DUST; -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [Naked](https://www.poetryoflife.com/naked/): i stood there punching some numbers into the mobile phone desperate to connect; thoughts of you flashing through my eyes, the moment that i met you is still stored in the memory; one by one just like everybody the bug slowly crawled its way and found a shelter within me; it's all wrong, it's all right my mind cannot make its mind up my heart skips a beat the moment your face lights up inside; i have no idea what i am talking about i have no clue what is it i am doing, it's off and it's on, it's off and it's on, one moment i am here and the next somewhere else; i just pretended its not true, i just hoped it is true, it goes round and round i cannot keep up; i just wanna talk just sit back and listen, when you see me with those eyes i've never felt like this before you are all i need, i'm naked around you and it feels so right; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Emptiness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/emptiness/): just a hollow feeling my mask on the seat next to mine worn out, beaten and battered it had come to an end; just as smoothly as it started the end was a quick one, no nonsense, no stupid climax the curtain came down in one swift motion; standing tall amidst broken lives no one cares if you stay back to pick up the pieces or make a run to the nearest exit; full of anger and full of fear, wanting to wreck the peace my mind is seeking, i gradually lost it all; running away from death and escaping from the mind games, seeking refuge from the storm i rushed headlong into life; searching for a place to hide, watching people trade money for love, i began to fill the emptiness that surrounds me with the pieces of my broken heart; - [Me, Myself and I](https://www.poetryoflife.com/me-myself-and-i/): The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it. - C. P. Snow - [Facing life once again](https://www.poetryoflife.com/facing-life-once-again/): flying inside the realms of my mind i got lost in the neverland, living life with carefree joy; nothing lasts forever not even happiness in this tiny planet that we call home; my happiness was shortlived the moment i was forced to grow up from a happy go lucky child into an adult overnight; travelling through the maze of time i fell asleep halfway through what's supposed to be important part of the journey (of life); got distracted a bit got bored a lot eventually my eyes did the ultimate trick; as i slowly woke up from this slumber i realized a good couple of years had passed without me knowing; life must have been so mundane and uninteresting, that i must have failed to notice time slowly and quitely drifting past; trying to reclaim what i lost is a futile exercise, no point in reliving the life that i have foregone; as dawn approached, realizing i needed to do something fast, i slowly opened all the windows and let the light shine through; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - image courtesy: fabulousnature.com as always multiple meanings might exist. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Oh God where are you?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/oh-god-where-are-you/): hands clasped, eyes closed, heads bowed in respect everyone stood there chanting a prayer within; watching them from a distance i could not comprehend the need for such intricate and passionate devotion; stood there myself, a long long time ago unable to think of anything and perplexed on what am i supposed to do? i once stood there, eyes closed, hands clasped trying hard to understand what the fuss was about; watching the rituals and the strange and bizzare acts of faith pushed me into a corner and forced me to question it all; twelve years have passed, countless theories and barrage of opinions with more questions and very few answers maybe it is safe to say god is an enigma! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - enigma - something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - absolutely no intention to mock/question any individual's faith or religion. just a personal view, that's all. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - inspiration:- Faithless - God is a DJ, Enigma - Seven lives, many faces and also the 12th year since i became a agnostic. - [Love is blind](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-is-blind/): walking along the inner road inside the park i got distracted; sounds of hushed laughter a sweet voice and a beautiful girl brought my walk to an end; trying to avoid eye contact taking the extra efforts not to make it obvious i watched her from the park bench; the moment we met i fell hook, line and sinker my days of carefree living came to an end; minutes into hours, hours into days, the beautiful girl i knew merely existed in my head; flawed was my judgement, brushing aside warnings and advice from friends, i fell for a wolf in a sheep's clothing; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - just my words to a story i read recently. has got nothing to do with me :) love is actually not blind, you try to know the other person fully before committing. But the "love" that you have , makes you ignore all the other "negative" aspects that others tell you aside, only to repent for it at a later time when you experience it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “They are wrong who say that love is blind. On the contrary, nothing - not even the smallest detail - escapes the eyes; one sees everything in the loved one, notices everything; but melts it all into one flame with the great and simple: I love you.” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - image copyright: Faye White - [But for now we got no rain](https://www.poetryoflife.com/but-for-now-we-got-no-rain/): life is what u make it it’s that simple and plain sometimes u get sunshine but for now we got no rain; so thats how it all started, as simple as that, its been a while, a long while indeed; one hell of a hot summer, sweating and perspiring like never before, sleepless nights and broken hearts; waiting for the clouds to open up, a game of wait and watch like good old times has begun; predictions and assumptions are plenty, reality only known to the beholder, everyone has an opinion and everyone has an idea;  with the summer's out of the way and the rain clouds still not in sight, keeping a constant vigil on the local weather forecast, watching in silence, i am eagerly waiting to jump into the puddle and splash my worries away; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - inspired by really hot summer and forecast of a less than usual monsoon. has multiple meanings for sure. - [My Forbidden love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-forbidden-love/): there she was, in all her splendour beauty captivating everyone with her smile and killing everyone with just one look; i stood there patiently waiting not wanting to make the first move i watched in silence; images of the past meetings between us flew through my mind, memories of the last time; i did not want to lose this time around, so held my ground stubbornly; countless hours and countless days, it has taken me to come to this final chapter of this game that would decide my outcome; a single failure does not bother me but add them all together my sanity becomes a debatable question and whether i was right to keep going, looms large; with such thoughts running in my mind, i looked at her and our eyes met only a second, and as i fell to the ground, alone, i realized i have been beaten once again, by this beautiful young lady hell bent on wrecking my sleep; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - intial inspiration for this came while playing a mobile game called Hero of Sparta and then while watching the trailer of the upcoming God of War 3 game. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Medusa is a well-known figure in Greek mythology who is perhaps most famous for her ability to turn men to stone. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - image taken from a photobucket album. copyright of the image belongs to the original author/uploader. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Cold watermelon on a sunny afternoon](https://www.poetryoflife.com/cold-watermelon-on-a-sunny-afternoon/): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  - [World is mine](https://www.poetryoflife.com/world-is-mine/): You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life. - Albert Camus - [Towards the sunset](https://www.poetryoflife.com/towards-the-sunset/): So many fail because they don't get started - they don't go. They don't overcome inertia. They don't begin. - W. Clement Stone - [The Cross Of Changes](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-cross-of-changes/): my soul softened in silence with the sound of your whisper echoing in the wind humming to violins in the distance playing a sweet love song; in these tempting twilights, i sip of your spirit in our secret place where urges are answered, and questions are not; in those beautiful eyes, gazing into mine, like mirrors into my psyche, i fell captive to the tenderness that only you emit; a chance encounter in a world often cold, a star falling to kiss my cheek; when my eyes were stabbed by that sweet smile of yours, i let my guard down and got stuck in what seems like quick sand; in you i always saw good; even when no one else would. that lost look of hurt in your eyes, drew me to love you and make all your demons die; i let you into my life and my heart; why,  why would you tear it apart? can't deny i like your style but it doesn't just work that way; i gave you my heart, my love, my trust, then you did what you did, i wish I knew the meaning i wish i get to know the reason; did you think that you could smile and steal my heart away? i love you enough to forgive... but never forget; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The cross of changes is a 1993 album by Enigma. the lyrics of the title song goes as follows: If you understand or if you don't If you believe or if you doubt There's a universal justice And the eyes of truth Are always watching you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - less said the better. Saying nothing... sometimes says the most. - Emily Dickinson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [And my question on life is why](https://www.poetryoflife.com/and-my-question-on-life-is-why/): The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed. - [Dancing with destiny](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dancing-with-destiny/): i am getting tired of starting afresh each time somewhere new; to you everything was just a game, it's easy to say i was a fool; helpless, pretending, hoping someone would see i guess i fell straight into the trap; i wonder what it feels like to find the one in this life, the one we all dream of, but dreams are'nt just enough; confused about my very existence just knowing certain things will never change for us at all i did my best to keep going; tonight, out in the moonlight, me standing here under the stars, looking for a diamond in the rough never knowing when it will show up, i am ready now; in the darkness of my mind as i get ready to breathe my last i've got a confession to make, loving you was a mistake; you gave me something that i didn't have, but in my heart you don't exist anymore as my mind decides between life and death, tempting fate and dancing with destiny, i am swallowed up in the sound of my screaming; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  inspired by songs by Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, James Morrison, and Nickelback. Some lines are also taken from these songs. Based on personal life events; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Stranger Within](https://www.poetryoflife.com/stranger-within/): I read and walked for miles at night along the beach, writing bad blank verse and searching endlessly for someone wonderful who would step out of the darkness and change my life. It never crossed my mind that that person could be me. - Anna Quindlen - [You call it madness, but I call it love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-call-it-madness-but-i-call-it-love/): Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated. - Lamartine - [Vintage Dreams](https://www.poetryoflife.com/vintage-dreams/): To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France - [Death to all my friends](https://www.poetryoflife.com/death-to-all-my-friends/): Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge. - Paul Gauguin - [Between the raindrops](https://www.poetryoflife.com/between-the-raindrops/): dancing around in this wet abyss with puddles around my feet as the rain falls from the clouds above i am in a world as beautiful as life; as i spin blissfully jumping around in joy a little skip here and a little hop there nothing can disturb this tranquil peace; when nothing in life seem to go right, never quite sure what tomorrow might bring, knowing everything is for a reason, the only thing that I can do is be my self; as my fingers reach out to the falling raindrops, i smile as i watch the rain come down, softly sprinkling on my skin alluring my senses into spring awaking; as i surrender to the beauty of rain, swimming in a sea of serenity, a blanket of warmth surrounds me as I fade into the darkness letting my mind set itself free;  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a personal reflection of life. encouraged by a sudden downpour 3 days ago  inspired by songs by Chris Cornell, Audioslave, Linkin Park  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Angel From The Midnight Sky](https://www.poetryoflife.com/angel-from-the-midnight-sky/): on the verge of the end not knowing what to do wishing that something would happen to light up this dark midnight sky; while the world is sleeping, and the moon's gentle light spreads a tranquil calm i feel as though i am the last living soul; lying in darkness staring into the open, dancing gracefully in the shadows of midnight a beautiful black butterfly fluttering peacefuly pierces the darkness with its soft golden edged wings; dropping down the sky like an angel from the midnight sky she wraps me in her arms as we glide among the clouds and stars; dancing upon the midnight flowers, the midnight fairy gleams with light watching us from a distance and whispering "I just want you to smile like you used to"; tossing the coin down the wishing well, praying it is not an illusion i wonder if it is all true; as the wind blows into my face sitting under the starry night sky with the moon singing a lullaby, i slowly drift into the realms of sleep; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - has multiple meanings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Boulevard Of Broken Dreams](https://www.poetryoflife.com/boulevard-of-broken-dreams/): As we struggle to make sense of things, life looks on in repose. - Author Unknown - [I am still here](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-still-here/): I am drowning deeply in these thoughts alone sitting, staring, into a dark unknown i close my eyes to shield me from the darkness dancing around me; moulding me into what they wanted me to be haunted and held within these walls i shiver from the terror of the unknown because i am not what they see; pushing past the burning pain inside sitting, staring, into a dark unknown I know what is happening and I am helpless, helpless to help myself; I want a moment to be real wanna touch things I don't feel, wanna hold on and feel I belong, it was the comfort that i seeked; as the dawn of a new day approached, and the madness of the day came to life, i am still here trying to find out who i am, who i'm not and who i wanna be; (no way to know till you set me free;) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Comfort:- give moral or emotional strength to a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - multiple meanings. one or two lines are from songs by Goo Goo Dolls and Fray - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Could this be it?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/could-this-be-it/): i close my eyes and count to ten pretending all this to be a dream, hoping your face would disappear, I open them and then I shut them again; i have learned to live with the silence in my life and all the days seemed the same until you came in and shattered it all; flying around in circles waiting, as my heart fluttered wildy, a sensation inexpressible slowly engulfed my mind, body and soul; i looked inside my heart; i looked inside my soul; it's all too good to be true finally as i cast my heart overboard deep into this ocean of love, could this be it? - [All in the mind](https://www.poetryoflife.com/all-in-the-mind/): i searched for hours in the crowded marketplace and in the high class supermarket for the perfect bright bouquet of flowers; i have always believed in love putting it above everything else i used to dream of finding true love pretending it to be my saviour in dire times; walking down the dark road as the sounds of the music played gently in the twilight hour here I stand in solitude; with darkness closing in on all sides and the sounds of the music receding i gathered the strength to leave it all behind because the love i think that i am trying to find is probably all in the mind; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - last 2-3 lines from the song "All in your  mind" by Manic Street Preachers. - [You and You Alone](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-and-you-alone/): at times i felt i've come to the end of life attempts to change seems as futile as stupidity; when the sun sets with a final red blaze i tried to cross the borders of reality into a world where my desires met the dreams of tomorrow; now i feel i am on top of the world nothing could go wrong with my dreams coming true one by one only time stands in the way of this one; my whole life altered in one single moment giving a reason for this mortal existence; When you talk to me, I feel like heaven when we talk, I just can’t leave you nor say goodbye to you; So hard to write down All I need to say I find myself tongue tied No right words come 'round But each time I look at you I hope you see it in my eyes The love that shines for you; searching for that longing touch from the moment I looked into your eyes, I knew my life was about to change, i knew the love that i carry is for you and you alone; - [Morning Light](https://www.poetryoflife.com/morning-light/): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [What to do with this?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/what-to-do-with-this/): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Whispers of the night](https://www.poetryoflife.com/whispers-of-the-night/): walking down the street with an empty feeling thoughts of you flood my mind just as the heavens above opened up; lost and looking for answers dreams and hopes that was once within reach, now seems a million miles away; sitting next to the rain splattered window, watching the shadow of darkness slowly fade away, the words to express my pain linger in the back of my mind kept locked up within me, unable to escape the imaginary fence that i built around; i cornered the fears that restrained my emotions, bridging the distance between you and me, i took a giant leap into the dream that i wanted to become a reality; gathering strength, i said the three words, that had been waiting to explode from within me, everything that i tried to hide from you for so long finally tumbled out of the closet and into the open; as the distant roar of the thunder wakes me up from the passionate slumber, i crawl closer trying to be next to you, to hold you close, and to hold you tight; as the lovely night slowly gives way to a beautiful morning, still entwined in each other's arms, softly whispering to the special one, who made a dream into a reality i just want the world to know that I LOVE YOU! - [Make my wish come true](https://www.poetryoflife.com/make-my-wish-come-true/): searching for answersthat evaded me for so long,i got lost in a maze of treacheryhidden under a mask of innocence; - [Before I am dead!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/before-i-am-dead/): waking up drenched in sweatrealizing it's nothing but a nightmareI get up to drink a glass of waterto drown the fear that woke me up! - [Incomplete](https://www.poetryoflife.com/incomplete/): the grey sky looming above, rain drops still dripping down from the pregnant clouds above, we set out on our journey once again; - [Last night’s dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/last-nights-dream/): with my eyes closed, into the darkness of night, I felt a hand trying to slowly wake me up; - [Just wanna be with you](https://www.poetryoflife.com/just-wanna-be-with-you/): as the rains continue to batter, standing on the balcony i watch the rain drops converge into one pool of water; - [Forbidden Love!!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/forbidden-love/): Exceptional guilt!! I see in your eyes Your love Lost inside of you It hasn’t always been this way There were brighter days It’s so cold now.. so freezing cold.. can’t take it any more… My soul is wrapped in chains As fear grips me I live in a dark land among the lifeless listening to the voices in my head Hoping for salvation from this sin called love can’t take any more… I am not usually this bold But let it be known - I would kill to make you mine. But I give up… give up For fear of holding you a prisoner all my life can’t take it any more… There is a warm streak That I see Come to ease my soul again To forbid the love My savior; my solitude for it to regain And for bliss to remain!   - [As Time Ticks Away](https://www.poetryoflife.com/as-time-ticks-away/): as the moonlight lit up the dark night i watched in awe, lost in a world that you seem to have taken me to, i stood there open-mouthed; - [Some Days](https://www.poetryoflife.com/some-days/): some days i want to live some days i wish it’s over some days i long to see some days i wait to die; - [End of Nothing](https://www.poetryoflife.com/end-of-nothing/): there are so many questions left unanswered time has finally caught up and slowed me down, leaving me breathless intent to teach me a thing or two; - [Bloom Once Again](https://www.poetryoflife.com/bloom-once-again/): i wish life could be a simple, carefree joyride into the sunset day after day; - [Rhythm of Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/rhythm-of-love/): as the walls crumbled and mist cleared, i heard the sounds of the locks coming undone and drop down with a clatter setting me free; - [Bringing a Sparkle](https://www.poetryoflife.com/bringing-a-sparkle/): times when i just can't say what i want to shout i am afraid when it comes out it will all be wrong; - [This Beautiful Thing](https://www.poetryoflife.com/this-beautiful-thing/): it started off small like a tiny blip on the horizon unknown and unimaginable; - [Love is just a game](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-is-just-a-game/): as the light pierces the darkfriday morning, illuminating everything in its pathI woke up with a purpose; - [Its Time](https://www.poetryoflife.com/its-time/): as the night slowly gave away to a brand new morning my eyes opened to a brand new beginning; trying to be what i am not I let you take over me creeping and crawling you drove to me to the edge of madness; as I see the reflection in the water I look deep into the eyes that longingly stare from within me hoping I would wake up from this slumber; always putting you in-front of me, I drew a false smile on my face allowing you to do all that you wanted and never I stopped you; now, when its time to wake up I find myself bound tight by your love and affection that I thought was true; not wanting to be like this forever, I cut the shackles that bound me and broke free to live life, as its time to set things straight; - [Dreams of Paradise](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dreams-of-paradise/): you came into my lifewhen darkness reigned supreme,expectations I had none,life was one big chore; - [Without a mask](https://www.poetryoflife.com/without-a-mask/): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [This is my life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/this-is-my-life/): as I stand hereon the threshold ofsomething newlife has come to a pause; - [Silent Words](https://www.poetryoflife.com/silent-words/): In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. - Martin Luther King, Jr. - [Don’t Give Up](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dont-give-up/): It’s half past midnight tossing and turning unable to sleep, I don’t know what to do; My mind is far away in search of something that I once had and somehow slipped out my hand; Struggling to understand this tug of war between the mind and heart I try to search for a solution so as to agree on a compromise; Trying to pay attention to what’s happening around me, I try to decipher the clues and hints that I believe are there for my picking; Like a fish out of water, Out of innocence into adulthood Too soon into this fast paced game where I am just a spectator, lost and bewildered; So, what happened? Where did I all go wrong? What am I supposed to do? What is it that I have to do? Plenty of questions and answers all out there, is what I am told, yet I am totally lost; Going round and round in a place where the streets have no name, I bobble in and out of life; As the storm rages on unabated, the leaves blow and the trees sway, all I know is that I am here to stay, till the day my heart gives up on me; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Worry does not empty tomorrow of sorrow, it empties today of strength - Carrie Ten Bloom Trust in Dreams, For In Them is The Hidden Gate to Eternity. - Kahlil Gibran Faith is the bird that sings when the dawn is still dark. - Rabindranath Tagore What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life - Emil Brunner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Reflection](https://www.poetryoflife.com/reflection/): lost in someone else's dreamfrolicking amidst madnessdangling by a dream and makingno sense of this commotion; - [Inspired by Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/inspired-by-love/): as my eyes closed, my mindawakens to a fantasywhere there are noboundaries or barriers; - [Everything Changes But You!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/everything-changes-but-you/): how can I explain?how can I describe?leaving me destituteturning me into an empty shell; - [Land of Sunshine](https://www.poetryoflife.com/land-of-sunshine/): the day is almost overeverything I wanted to do,everything I wanted to say,has been said and done; - [Rhythm of the night](https://www.poetryoflife.com/rhythm-of-the-night/): Many times life has a way of playing with us. What seems straightforward can get complicated real quickly and what seems tough can be a simple task. - [What do I know?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/what-do-i-know/): I don't know what to saysitting here, watching the waves,emotions come flooding in,no words, no thoughts - [Meaning of life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/meaning-of-life/): as I lay there watching thestars twinkling in the sky above,I saw an angel riding on a white horsecoming towards me! - [Sunshine](https://www.poetryoflife.com/sunshine/): thoughts running through my mindfind a resting placeafter all the hustle and bustlethat played out in my life; - [Real Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/real-life/): Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed - Corita Kent - [Devil’s Workshop](https://www.poetryoflife.com/devils-workshop/): stumbling through the corridor of life, i watched in amazement at what was going on! life, it seems, is like a rubber ball caught in the ocean tossed and thrown every minute of the journey yet trying to reach the shores of safety all the time! an independent person yet unable to think when it mattered the most, i was a zombie with a sixth sense! standing at the dark corridor, i sought to put to an end to what was troubling me all the time! knife in hand, i searched in vain to destroy the trouble that troubled me! desperate to erase everything and start afresh, i jumped into the ocean only to come out wet and with even more questions! seeking to find the answers to some of the questions i sought professional help, only to leave them confused! like the waves in the ocean, questions and questions and more questions, just flooded the nonexistent brain! then i realized, i am just a puppet dancing to the tunes in the workshop of life! - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - an idle man's brain is a devils' workshop - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - [Am Dying to Express](https://www.poetryoflife.com/am-dying-to-express/): It seems like i’ve been sleeping For a thousand years without a thought without a purpose without a voice without a souluntil you walked into my life.   All this time All these years I can't believe, I couldn't seeI can’t believe, I was in the dark With you so near me.   Now that I know what I’m without-don't let me die heredon’t leave mebreathe yourself into me make me feel realbring me to life!   I'm always thinking of you thinking of expressing myself but my wordsjust blow away just blow away, when I look at you It always ends up to one thing I just can't think of the right words to say.   How can you know me so much And I know you If nothing is true? I know you understand me But why do you feel the need to tease me? Why don’t you just tell me It might be easier to please me   Anywhere I go anywhere I look I cannot find a better person than you should I tell you how awful it feels giving off our time alone don’t you feel the pain When your eyes lock with mine? - [At your mercy!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/at-your-mercy/): as the darkness lingered onand the light filtered in from above,i woke up to a brand new dayintent of breaking the barriers; - [Into the sunset](https://www.poetryoflife.com/into-the-sunset/): once always a madrushevery single day and nightlots of things to do,lots of places to go to. - [Under the stars!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/under-the-stars/): sitting under the starswatching them twinkle and shinemy mind comes to a standstillthinking about it all! - [lose myself!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lose-myself/): What am i supposed to to?after all that i have been throughwhen everything else had been banishedlike a fog, it slowly creeped inside me once again! - [Love Again](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-again/): i dreamt of an angel riding in the darknesssearching for something, searching for the light;when i looked into your eyes,i realized the angel is right infront me! - [Down to earth!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/down-to-earth/): tapping to the songbeing played outi sat quietlysipping a refreshing drink - [Life in the darkness!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-in-the-dark/): a sparkle in your eyes a flutter in my heart happiness like never before thats what i feel when i see you! one smile in your face wipes away the frown on my face heart beating once alone now finds home in the arms of a special someone as i wind along the roads travelling like a man on a mission leaving behind the empty and sad faces that line up after a hard day's work passion beating deep down inside and i pictured you waiting patiently for us to walk down the sands of time together, with love lighting our path; as my thoughts gather momentum, the urge to break down the barrier that i built around myself grows stronger and stronger! with my resolve slowly breaking down, under the spell that my heart has found itself in a confused mind smiles in the twilight dreaming of a life in the darkness! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - reflection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Enjoy the show!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/enjoy-the-show/): with the game long overi made my way outof the groundbeing neither the winner nor the loser - [Beginning of the end!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/beginning-of-the-end/): flowing like the watersfrom the mountain topyou slowly engulfedall my thoughts; - [Life is Like A Butterfly](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-is-like-a-butterfly/): - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Dreams!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dreams/): standing at the shadowswith the sun fading away into the horizonhand in hand, we stand watching the waves lap at our feet; - [A Reason to Write!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-reason-to-write/): Sometimes words fail you. You just a brick wall and nothing comes out.  But your head is full of it. Yet to you cannot write. - [Moonlit Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/moonlit-love/): underneath the bright moon lightwith the stars in full viewwe walk hand in handalong the sea shore - [Winds of Change!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/winds-of-change/): my mind is blankno thoughtsno memorieseverything is just dark! - [Fading away into obscurity!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/into-obscurity/): little by little, time slowlywanes away with each passing day;in this ocean of eternitymy time to live is only a small speck; - [Awakening of the morning!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/awakening-of-the-morning/): when the day comes to a closeand the lights start to dimwhen darkness begins to engulfspeople scurry back into their den - [A rose in the rain!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-rose-in-the-rain/): ----------------------------------------------------------- - [I am trying](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-trying/): standing at the twilighti seek answersfor the futurethat i know nothing about - [Thunderstorms](https://www.poetryoflife.com/thunderstorms/): waking up early on a cloudy saturday morningi start the dayjust like any other - [Standing at the door!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/standing-at-the-door/): i had been thinking,thinking about a lot of thingsfrom the little boy in the playgroundto the granny in the park! - [The Reason](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-reason/): desires leads to desperationdesperation leads to actionmy desire to fight this strugglemade me to take action - [The Moment](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-moment/): i remember how we used to be togetherall the things we used to do we did togetherweek after weekit used to be the same, all the time - [Screaming out loud!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/screaming-out-loud/): i dreamed i was in the parksitting on the benchwatching the birdsand reading the book - [Do i have to say the words (original)](https://www.poetryoflife.com/do-i-have-to-say-the-words-original/): these are the original words for the poem. For some reason, i didnt like it and changed it to the previous version (that can be seen here) - [Do i have to say the words? (version 2)](https://www.poetryoflife.com/do-i-have-to-say-the-words/): making my way across to my chair i catch a glimpse of the wavy hair that is now so synonymous with your beauty one min, i am wandering around aimlessly the next min, i am sitting in the chair my fingers typing something my mind thinking only about you its now or never, getting up from the chair i walk towards you and try to scream what my words had been saying standing here next to you i whisper into your eyes, come to me darling, do i have to say the words? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- image courtesy: 123greetings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - [When i close my eyes](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-i-close-my-eyes/): standing here at a break of dawnwatching the golden sunslowly break out of its "trap"i close my eyes - [You Don’t Understand Me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-dont-understand-me/): I’ve been up all night Nothing seems to pass my mind "Goodnight" we said but the silence was so thick and you never cared to to break it. Baby, there's nothin' I can do. You're the one my last resort and I've put all my trust just in you - in your hands. C'mon and look into my eyes Do you see it Do you see the love in there? You don't understand me, my baby. You don't seem to know that I need you so much. You don't understand me, my feelings, You are the reason I'm breathin', my love The only reason why I breathe! - [Reason to live life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/reason-to-live-life/): pacing up and downover and over againcounting down the minutesuntil your arrival - [How am i supposed to live](https://www.poetryoflife.com/how-am-i-supposed-to-live/): i could hardly believe it when i heard what you saidi couldnt wait till the eveningto hear it straight from you - [Just the way you are](https://www.poetryoflife.com/just-the-way-you-are/): sitting across the tablepatiently listening to what you are sayingi couldn't help remembering - [Don’t go away](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dont-go-away/): image courtesy: 123greetings - [Can you feel it?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/can-you-feel-it/): i have been wondering how in one single day i started thinking only about you how do you describe a feeling? words run away from me things that i only dreamt of only witnessed in movies things when others used to say i scoffed at them for being fools but just like a hurricane you came and swept me off my feet it's been a while emotions long put away in vaults of steel now slowly forcing its way out you got me hypnotised you got my heart beating like a comet faster and faster with each moment i never felt this way let me break the ice allow me to hold you in my arms walking the offbeat path let us bask in love and live life together no more wondering why no more living life in dreams let me hold you close girl, can you feel it? - [Come Closer](https://www.poetryoflife.com/come-closer/): pushing my way past the hordesi walk inside the restaurantunder a hazy spellof shock and awe   less than 24 hours agowe were strangerswalking the pathwe created for ourselves   one brief lookone little smilemy world was turned upside downin one single moment   love at first sighti never believeduntil the momenti saw you watching me!   as i stood therein the dim light of the restaurant bathed in her radianceshe shines like a star   under her spellunable to pull myself awayturning up the musicand switching off the lights i whisper "come closer"   ------------------------------------------------- image courtesy google - [Come, Talk to me!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/come-talk-to-me/): Sitting in the corner watching everyone do something i couldnt help noticing you looking at me one look at you you turn away with a little smile leaving me looking at an empty space walking towards the door i see you engrossed in a book no movements, no looking up i rush past you i rush past you stop, look behind to catch a glimpse of you watching me leave crazy little games we are playing like kids on the block every single day the little smile the little gestures that you do are taking over me! i wanna break free take your hand and whisper sweet nothings pull you close and hold you near! don't wait for me to make a move as i am stuck in the corner waiting for the one to pull me out come, talk to me and say, you love me! - [Pushing me away](https://www.poetryoflife.com/pushing-me-away/): Pushing me away - [How my life changed in one boring day!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/how-my-life-changed-in-one-boring-day/): seated in the  conference room stuck in a meeting my mind thinking about nothing i was busy explaining a missed call at first another call from home disconnecting the line i continue with work next 30 minutes i was bombarded with phone-calls sms messages asking me to come home softly at first, sternly later completely flabbergasted and clueless about the barrage of calls i picked my office telephone with tiredness all over my voice a simple little hello was responded with excitement and with tears asking me to reach home asap deligating all work cancelling all meeetings i rushed home to a nervous and excited missus a sheet of paper thrust in my hand followed by more sobs and silence! as i scanned the paper a wave of silence took over shocked, speechless words escaped me looking at her my reactions numbed by the news taking her by the hand floating high in the air showering her with kisses aplenty i was running between heaven and wonderland shocked excited happy speechless stunned tears of joy hugging her congratulating her i stood there forgetting myself my mind wandered off 38 weeks forward! tearing down the 365 days calendar i replaced it with a new calendar of 280 days 280+ dreams each day flew like a car race a blink of the eye the day is over advices plenty care and affection at every second life has become more interesting with each passing day -------------------------------------------------------------------- note: this is an imaginary poem - how a guy would feel when he learns he is gonna become a dad and then the next couple of days/weeks...  ;) - [My Angel](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-angel/): I had a familya loving wifeand a pretty little daughteri called Angel - [Most Wanted Man!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/most-wanted-man/): seated in the cold benchon a mid april eveningi watch the kids rush home to escape the freezing cold - [Fear of the Unknown](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fear-of-the-unknown/): Getting up from my corner I embark on my pink beauty listen to my favorite music keep driving smiling at the kids on the way enjoying the pleasure of riding alone with the soulful breeze flowing through my hair gently brushing my face i drive towards home a pleasure ride! I get an eerie feel i look back only in time to see the darkness unfold and chase me this dark feeling always chases me wherever I go no matter whatever I do I can’t get it out of my mind I ride on and it rides with me slowly overtaking me and penetrates me - all the while whispering Strange words into my ears i get that fear – a fear of this unknown fear of losing my grip fear of losing myself to it i ride faster and faster to reach home before it grasps me and takes me over completely! But this darkness shrewd as it is outdoes me and spreads before my eyes blanking out the lights and the blaring honks until I see nothing but darkness and silence folds in with no music to my ears i give in to this darkness i give in to this silence without putting up a fight i surrender myself! - [Rain killed my life!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/rain-killed-my-life/): the images of the last few hoursquickly scanned throughlike a computer doing its wizardrymy mind conjures up its own sorcery - [When darkness closed in](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-darkness-closed-in/): i look backlook rightlook leftnothing at all - [Who am I today?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/who-am-i-today/): Who am I today? - [I Sometimes Can Not See](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-sometimes-can-not-see/): come sit and feel my grief - [Thoughts…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/thoughts/): I’m drowning into thoughts of my imagination lost within a sea of roaring waves all around filled with swimming memories shaded gray each screaming to be heard, but not emitting sound. I've landed upon an empty shore, breathless and gripping sand. I think perhaps I've forgotten how to breathe or perhaps maybe I have been suffocated by life's callous hand. My eyes hone in on secrets when words play a wrong tune. They narrow just a sliver into the depths of what is true. The sand grinds hands and knees as I push myself up Though I have not been here, this place I already somehow knew. My movements are awkward, unsteady is my gait. Each step rings with uncertain sound, C flat, B minor, but I cant sit here and wait. The sky holds various yellow hues with scattered streaks of red like the many scars upon my skin that once upon a time had bled. In the distance I see her, the little girl I once knew curled up and shivering in a dark corner so hurt and uncertain of what to do. I keep on walking, kicking sand as I go. I don't want to relive that memory of a long time ago. I've pushed past that place, past that dark corner, the sand flings up on her, burying her deep below. Suddenly I'm stopped by a man so bald and fat, his eyes whisper his shameful intentions and suddenly my hands grip tightly a bat. I will not let him have his way with me I have been down this road too many times before before I realize my own abilities, Im swinging the bat screaming to him to get back or I will swing more. He is but a memory of the past I abhor. but I have beat past his constant cruelty to a place where more kindness is in store. The palm trees sway swiftly in a breeze of blue, the frawns whipping wrestlessly, whispering to hurry. But I have no fear now, these thoughts can not consume me my balance has become steady now, therefore I have no worry. I turn around to see the gray-blue shore the sea has settled down to the quiet of a lullaby but I will not sit and wait, there is a future I must explore. - [Why i am a loser!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/why-i-am-a-loser/): ----------------------------------------------- - [Silence](https://www.poetryoflife.com/silence/): My silence is born with me - within me consoles me all the time And I used to love This silence but now, a thunderous silence some unforeseen one comes from nowhere and tries to break through my thoughts and fills my mind and spirit this silence speaks with me in a language that my heart interprets but my mind fails to relate This silence torments me day and night with eyes that speak I try to move away from it But it fills my mind With strange feelings And with reflections of darkness It attracts me to it. with these disturbing thoughts, I try to steal myself away - inside myself, I try to take cover And I cry silent tears Unable to break away! - [Where the Spirit Soars!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/where-the-spirit-soars/): sitting quietly in one corner of the roomi seem like a boring personpeople come, people goall look at me with the same stare - [How i forgot to enjoy a nice, sunny afternoon](https://www.poetryoflife.com/how-i-forgot-to-enjoy-a-nice-sunny-afternoon/): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [A Desert Rose](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-desert-rose/): desert rose - [Broken Strings](https://www.poetryoflife.com/broken-strings/): I sit on the porch Waiting to see your face Counting the minutes And watching the strangers pass by For a minute I think I saw you But no, it was not you.   All fully clad up and neat My sari neatly folded Into pleats with strands of flower that adorn my dark hair with kohl-lined eyes that’s all for you I sit there all alone Waiting for you.   I see you in the distance My heart jumps with joy As you draw near There is no smile And that gives me a fear You reach me and look at my dress and your words Hit me like thunder “Whom are you trying to impress?”   I sit all alone Once again My emotions are all running in circles thinking what should I do your words always causing me pain and regret which I am not able to forget   I wish I could just push these feelings off out of my way I’ve tried and tried to do this But the more and more I try I just realize how hard it is.   Those never-ending promises Ring in my ear All carried away forever As if by thin air With bitter accusations deluded perceptions YOU crushed it all And it’s all gone forever!   I leave you alone To make you realize what’s your fame Yet you sit there In my mind and spirit Making me cry when I hear your name! - [I Am Not Alone](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-not-alone/): He says He was a flirt telling jokingly to girls he loved them could not make any binding contracts And he always got away with his histrionic gestures Until he met me To whom He never used those three words   He says all this to me; to one who has learnt to mistrust but somewhere at some point I began to trust that  he is remotely serious   I sit and listen to him talk for hours. And as he speaks- I focus on his words And the way his mouth makes those sounds.   I know I'm not  meeting his eyes and he can tell I'm staring and he humors me relentlessly and we pretend we are having a casual talk.   The percussion of his lips and teeth the piano strings of his tongue the squeak of the wind escaping the corners of his mouth take their turns sounding out and somehow their music turns into thoughts and ideas and feelings.   I do speak sometimes But he lets my words To be few and eventually I learn to appreciate and listen. His wild talk sometimes puts me into ennui sometimes takes me with it on gentle waves of reassurance that blows the winds of change my way and all my fears unwind until I learn- I am not alone! - [I Crumbled for Good](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-crumbled-for-good/): Your face moved smiled in a faceless crowd I smiled back and it truly showed what I felt inside.   I was a rock until you came and broke me into pieces I crumbled Letting myself go With the flow.     My heart beats so fast when I look into your eyes I realize That all I need is to be your wife.   I count on you to stay and gather what’s left of my world and to grow old together for I know that one day I’ll make a story to be told. - [Don’t Kill Me Mamma!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dont-kill-me-mamma/): I lie there in my wee home surrounded by the fluid of care and love hoping and yearning to see her face to see the world to see my family someday… oh, how I wish I was born!   I hear her- reciting the verses singing a lullaby her fond coochy coos her chiming bangles and rhyming anklets oh, how I wish I was born!   I can feel her the warmth of her hand all over me Her gaze - down on me watching me grow The air of love that surrounds me Oh, how I wish I was born!   I hear voices That fill me with qualm their talks turn to whispers I hear her sobs I feel her tears on the walls of my little home I long to be there and listen to all they say Oh how I wish I was born!   I hear her as she says She will miss me As I realize the truth my eyes fill with tears will you make me bleed mamma? Will you let me die? I will miss you too..   She hears me not I lie there silently Holding on to dear life Oh, how I wish I was not formed! - [Dad, I Miss You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dad-i-miss-you/): He never spent lavishly - [The Disease Called LOVE](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-disease-called-love/): The darkest clouds surround me my heart aches With thoughts entangled I find myself alone caught in this disease. This mundane world Drives me crazy everyone is friendly fake smiles - hiding some secret haunted by this disease. I just go astray I feel so cold inside Sorrow has frozen my mind Fear has become a companion My soul disfigured lying there I search for peace But oh this disease! - [What are these feelings?](https://www.poetryoflife.com/what-are-these-feelings/): What are these feelings? These muddled ones That I have? I seem to love you at the same time I seem to loath - At times I feel I can’t live without you but at times I feel like breaking up.   What are these feelings? Taking up my mind and spirit making my knees shake when you are in sight and fills my heart with fright When will all this stop? When did it all start?   I’m so confused What do I do? I can’t think of anything Except you! Should this be ignored or Let time answer it Oh what do I do? My heart says one thing and my mind says another! - [Honey, I Miss You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/honey-i-miss-you/):   I'm sitting here near the window I reminisce and think about you The days we used to share It’s driving me crazy I just don't know what to do I'm just wondering if you do care?   I don't wanna let you know how I feel How the pain is That is killing me How difficult it is To kill time without you I know you’ve got things to do things to look into But do you feel the same As I do? It’s been a long time I am lost without you Since you went away I don't really feel like talking I forgot how it is to eat How it feels to sleep There’s no one here to love me Honey do you understand? I can't do or be without you Can you hear me calling for you? - [Fear of Loss](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fear-of-loss/): I am scared When I laugh at The silliest of the jokes you crack.   I am scared When you look at an old man on the road And say, ‘Heeeyyyy dude’ And I see myself laughing out loud.   I am scared When you say you would walk a 500 miles And fall at my doorstep just to see me.   I am scared When you say You want to make me happy And see me smiling always.   I am scared When you surprise me with your gifts And I treasure them above my life.   I am scared When my best buddy says - “You are flying high”   I am scared When you say you were a flirt But when it comes to me, ‘It’s different’   I am scared When I spend more time with you And I see myself changing my routines.   I am scared When you say am beautiful And you take pride in presenting me.   I am scared When others take pleasure in seeing us together And say we are made for each other.   I am scared When we just paint the city Roaming on the streets holding hands.   I am scared When you say I am your princess And steal a smile from me.   I am scared When I find myself Going out of my way just to meet you.   I am scared When I see myself cooking for you Even before we started living.   I am scared When my mom sees me blushing When I think of you.   I am scared When others say they see a change And ask me ‘Is it love?’   I am scared When you say you know a pretty girl And she is close to you.   I am scared When you say that you just can’t wait For the day to make love.   I am scared when my heart skips Every time my phone beeps.   I am scared When you kiss me so passionately And I am just not able to say a ‘No’ to you.   I am scared When you say that I am the woman of your dreams And you would go back and hunt for me If you had a time-turner.   I am scared When I miss you Even if I don’t see you for a day.   I am scared When you penetrate my mind With your gaze and read what’s in.   I am scared As I know you are my ultimate man And that I have finally found you.   I am scared Of too many things That I am just not able to relish the moments I’m with you.   I am scared If god would be generous enough To let me have you just this once For a lifetime! - [Life is Incomplete!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-is-incomplete/): I smile - [Silence before the storm!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/silence-before-the-storm/): setting sail on a breezy weekendtogether after a busy weekwe ventured out for good time - [Flowers for the lady](https://www.poetryoflife.com/flowers-for-the-lady/): when the thirst of life increasedtime slowed down to a trickledestiny has it own waylife takes its own course - [Where beauty met the beast](https://www.poetryoflife.com/where-beauty-met-the-beast/): on a lazy sunday eveningwhen even the devil had nothing to doon a crowded placei saw your face - [The midnight battle](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-midnight-battle/): with eyes half closedi slowly scan the roomfor any signs of activity - [Love is just another word!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-is-just-another-word/): Love is one of the mysteries of life. No one knows what triggers it and no one can claim to say for sure they understand. Yet the same love is what pulls the strings in everyone's life. - [Inside the smile of a woman!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/inside-the-smile-of-a-woman/): life was on a roll been a long time since clouds of chaos appeared on the horizon end of the day we put our feet up sit back, relax marvel at how things have changed gone are the dark days gone are sorrows that plagued our lives gone are the arguments that once took up all our time life was great everyday, it was the same everyday, i pick you up from your work spend 10 mins in the church spend 10 mins in the temple it was the same day after day for the last 5 years until one day, at the exact time, just like everyday i wait to pick you up from your work 5 mins i wait 10 mins maybe work was hectic 30 mins maybe a meeting 45 mins my patience now gives way to anxiety without wasting more time i walk/run into your office short of breath anxiety/fear written all over my face i stumble into the reception only to find you left work long time ago anxiety now replaced by worry 5 years we shared everything from a needle to an airplane everything under the sun i run to the nearest police station give in all the details hoping they have an answer hoping and praying nothing happened to you more than 12 hours has passed no word with the night at its darkest i rush back home hoping its just a game of hide and seek the lights are out the blinds are shut tight just as we left them in the morning leaving the door open i wait near the phone expecting you would call with no one to call with no one to worry for us we lived in this high rise city all alone just you and me orphaned at birth fate brought us together you and me 5 years ago now, with the new day dawning i sit here, all alone hoping its just a game you are playing praying you would call and ask me to pick you up with time slowly ticking away a phone call i did not want to hear brought me back to senses gathering courage praying it shouldnt be i accompany the law to the hospital where you now lay wrapped in a white cloth from top to bottom life was on a roll now stopped abruptly in its path the flow of happiness now cut short without a reason life just stood still life just stopped abruptly slowly, gathering courage i lift the cloth off your face the smile that "adorned" your face 24 hours ago is all that i see before i am pulled back the smile that brought us a wealth of happiness the smile that i always saw in your face how i wish, i peered insde the smile if only you had confided to me if only i had asked you if only..... the smile that brought us together 5 years ago now brings us together once again -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- no notes - no explanations. sometimes less said the better. multiple meanings - but has one core meaning :) -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- - [Going back to School](https://www.poetryoflife.com/going-back-to-school/): stepping out from the shade on a rainy saturday evening watched by a lonely, hungry dog i walk slowly in the rain a million rain drops fall on me slowly drenching me from head to foot washing away the dirt washing away the stains that "stuck" to me in the shade i let my eyes wander slowly from left to right scanning the horizon scanning the sea of faces desperately trying to avoid the rain with each step i take the sea of faces just grows bigger and bigger the heavy downpour brings the world to a standstill everyone scattering here and there trying to hold on to what they got trying to escape the waters from heaven scampering to any "shelter" a million people tucked away at every shade available hiding from the rain a million faces constantly scanning the dark clouds in search of a break walking slowly in the rain i pause at each and every shade praying the rain doesnt stop hoping the sea (of faces) does not disappear a million faces with a billion looks staring at me wondering at the maniac standing before them standing before each shade i pause, carefully jotting down the points carefully making a note with each lesson completed i put the pencil and the book into the bag and move on to the next shade to learn a new lesson with a million faces and a billion different looks to study i hurry past each shade making notes as fast as i can praying the rain does not stop with a lesson at every shade i am going back to the school once again i am going back to the school to learn i am going back to the school to learn not a new degree not a new qualification i am going back to the school to learn to learn more about people! -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- notes: multiple meanings. depends on the way your read it. depening on your outlook, shade/rain/school can mean multiple things depending on how you read it. in my opinion, trying to understand ppl is the most difficult to achieve in life. you can probably "learn" all the degrees/get all the "qualifications" but can never understand people. When you think, you understood them, things change and what you understood becomes void. Then either you have to start from scratch or get stuck in a rut. Most of the people, do not make the attempt to "relearn" once again for either fear or couldnt be bothered due to their ego. -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- - [The Beginning of Wisdom](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-beginning-of-wisdom/): as i finish with the final makeup that i put on for the day i pause to take a look infront of the mirror drawing a perfect smile i drag myself out into the day where life goes on life goes on until the makeup wears off when dawn becomes dusk i slowly limp back home sitting down in the corner of the bed i wish tomorrow never dawns i wish i never have to apply the makeup all over again years of pain years of deceit all hidden behind one single layer my scars hidden underneath one single layer of foundation my tears barricaded by this black mascera my emotions seemingly glued together inside with this red lipstick all my desires all my emotions hidden to perfection inside this cosmetic world that is now my home away from home as time slowly ticks by and the day dawns the one in the mirror slowly fades away into the sunlight leaving the other to take over its now or never i am standing here two in one me against the one in the mirror two souls one body one desire a deep desire to live life standing infront of the mirror i resolve to confront my inner fears my desire to live life is more stronger with tears running down my eyes i cry myself to sleep night is all but gone the sunlight slowly streaming in through the windows i rush to get ready for the day putting on my clothes i pause to take a look in the mirror before i step into the world once again i pause for a minute to take the first look, (at what was) the cosmetic beauty of my face now replaced with the inner beauty, once visible only in the mirror -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x note: the first time you read it, it might not make any sense nor no meaning could be derived from it. but please read it twice or even thrice and i believe you should be able to understand the meaning :) -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x some nice quotes to go with this poem :) -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x Earl Nightingale We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within. Bertrand Russell Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. Unknown Author You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Napoleon He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat. - [Thank You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/thank-you/): In one single moment our whole life can turn around - [I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-still-havent-found-what-im-looking-for/): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [my dream – my life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-dream-my-life/): on a cold winter morningwith the winds howling in the darki make my way outinto the wilderness - [Intricate Web of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/intricate-web-of-life/): my life has been one hell of an adventure so farso many pathsso many obstaclesso many twists and turns - [I Want to Live](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-want-to-live/): This can either be taken as a continuation of the other poem (i want to die) or can be taken as a standalone poem. - [Asleep](https://www.poetryoflife.com/asleep/): summer is when the flowers bloom at pristine glorythe days are hot and the beaches are full, alwaysa time of "universal" happiness - [I want to die](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-want-to-die/): Disclaimer: This post in no way encourages suicide/killing or even glorifies death in any aspect. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [Friends](https://www.poetryoflife.com/friends/): sitting in the park benchin the midst of a lush green fieldaway from the prying eyes of everyonewe sit down,hands clasped - [You are a Star](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-are-a-star/): i wonderedi wondered if i can float upand gently touch themand be next to them - [5 Minutes](https://www.poetryoflife.com/5-minutes/): a crazy day it wasthings that i should not have saidthings that i should not have donehad all been said and donein 5 minutes - [A Beggar in Paradise](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-beggar-in-paradise/): Paradise a peaceful placefilled with all souls pureand blessed - [Teardrops](https://www.poetryoflife.com/teardrops/): a thousand tears i criedover the last few dayswhat was once a dry(gentle) riverbedtransformed into a wild river overnightwith each passing momentand each passing hourwith the clock slowly ticking away the tears just continue unabateda thousand gallons of teardropgently caress the feet of those nearbyyet no one moved an incha teardrop a secondslowly squeezing the life out of meslowly putting an end to this wretched existencea river that was once dormant (gentle)now surges on inside mea river of teardrops-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------note:inspired by an incident i was told and in someways related to me as well :) - [Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon](https://www.poetryoflife.com/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/): I slowly fade awayfrom the battlefieldclutching what i could findgrappling with the stark realityreality is always stranger than fictionthis is your own storyyou are the only personplaying a lot of rolesa warrior before the battlea soldier during itnow a loser after iti slowly try to fade awayhead downwalking forwardyet looking back at the battlefield all the timelike a wounded tigeri make my way forward slowly and carefullyyet constantly keeping an eye on my opponenti may have lost of the battlebut the war is still raginga war of survivalwhere i am the crouching tiger, hidden dragonwaiting for my turn of glory-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------note:title inspired by the movie of the same name.this thus concludes the "shadow" series of poems.all the other poems can be seen in the earlier blog posts.this has 2 meanings :) - [Fade to Black](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fade-to-black/): Gathering up the piecesof whats left of mei try to make my outit was a hard fightthat shattered a long dreamand a deeper desire to lifeone that brought an end to a lifea castle that was once standing in its full glorynow lay in ruinslike the once mighty unicorn,i was the most admired beastnow just like my mythical counterparti am no more than a figment of imaginationa mighty beast that once existednow exists in the memories of those who knew ita thousand dreamsa thousand desires to livenow lay crushed under the forces of darknesswith nowhere to go toand no one to lean ontoi painfully try to make my way outi slowly try to fade into blacki slowly try to fade into the darknessthat i once tried to conquer,unsuccessfullyi slowly try to fade away----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------note: I was planning to end it at a total of 9 poems. but i think the 8th and 9th would have to wait. If i dont write it, then consider this to be end of the series.title is inspired by the song "Fade to Black" by "Metallicaall the other poems can be found in my the previous posts. - [In the end…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/in-the-end/): i slowly pushed myself upright with nothing else left and only a desperate desire to live again i made one last attempt a final attempt to either win or lose a victory would guarantee me life a loss would mean the end... its a pity it had to come to this eventually gathering my confidence and hope i threw what all i could lay my hands on at this formidable son of darkness the once mighty gods now nowhere to be seen abandoned by lady luck powerless to fight this monster i was fighting a long and hard battle driven by my desire to live i watch the pendulum swing i watch it count down to the end of the day slowly the clock ticks my life away strengthened by the inevitable darkness of the night my battle was soon over i could only watch in helplessness as my body was dragged across the battlefield a thousand cuts and bruises no match for what was to happen i watched in horror, as my heart was snatched from the chest and crushed under the feet of the powerful lord of darkness i watched as my life slowly ebbed away into oblivion a life i so desperately wanted now exists only in my memories In the end, my struggle to escape the darkness (that i was once part) has now ended in failure has now ended in my death abandoned, powerless, and broken hearted, alone in this battlefield ( of life) i lost the battle i lost my life - [Lady Luck](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lady-luck/): as i lay in a heap of mess on the edge of life and death flashes of life that i once wanted and flashes of life that i once was played in front of me life that i once lived i cannot change life that i wanted to live now lay in my hands should i give in to the shadows? or should i summon the last bit of strength that is still left inside me? words may have deserted me but confidence and hope is still around lying in a heap of mess i wonder if lady luck has deserted me? or if she is playing hide and seek? a dangerous game of hide and seek a game that is my life... - [For whom the bell tolls](https://www.poetryoflife.com/for-whom-the-bell-tolls/): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [Nothing Else Matters](https://www.poetryoflife.com/nothing-else-matters/): --------- - [Crawling](https://www.poetryoflife.com/crawling-part-2-of-the-poem-shadow/): this is a continuation of the previous poem - shadow - [Devil](https://www.poetryoflife.com/devil/): There is a little devil in all of us. - [Have a nice day](https://www.poetryoflife.com/have-a-nice-day/): I've been down andI'm wondering whyThese little black cloudsKeep walking aroundWith mesometimes life is one big puzzleyou wonder why things are so jumbled upeven with all the pieces in handyou still struggle to put them all togetheri try to understand but wander around too muchto stay in one placei walked along a paththat i thought i knew it like the back of my mindwith these little black cloudshovering aroundwhat i knew very wellwas hidden behind a veil of darknesswhat i once had lots ofhas slowly ebbed awayto a mere minisculethe more i thinkthe more insane i becometrying to find the path i slowly fadeinto these little black cloudshoping to findthe path from insidedont laugh at medont look at meyou just have a nice day!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------note:Title is from a song by Stereophonics.First 5 lines are also from a song by Stereophonics. song is called "maybe tomorrow".as far as i am aware of this has 3 meanings. - [Shadow](https://www.poetryoflife.com/shadow/): to be continued... - [Fishing for a Dream – Part 3 – Lost](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fishing-for-a-dream-part-3-lost/): this is part 3 of the Fishing for a dream poem ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from the moment i saw you all the dreams i had in my heart suddenly disappeared instead of a million "materialistic" dreams my thoughts were filled with only one dream a dream that only had you a dream that was filled with clouds of rainbow yet in each cloud i saw only you i wish i had some magical powers i wish i could just come near you and tell you what i feel its a pity i am just a human a mere mortal filled with hope and confidence yet fear written all over a simple proposal and an eqully simple yes or no i wish it was this easy i was once walking head held high with the wind blowing down my face i had no one to fear i had no one to worry about now i am a lost zombie head held high looking forward all the time yet lost in this clouds of rainbow that seem to taken over my senses - [Fishing for a dream – part 2](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fishing-for-a-dream-part-2/): note: this is the second of the two-part series that was started hereread below for more notes ;)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i sat downto fish for a dreama dream that i once hada dream that will complete it allmy life was on a fast changing laneturn left one minuteand i am pushed to turn right the nexttossed around like a boat stuck in a stormi was trying to make my out of itand move on to the calm seasi have been here beforeyet this was taking a heavy toll (on me)right when i decided to take the plungeand jump overboard to escape from it once and for alli saw youthe face in the watermotionless and transfixedi sat down right therelike a madmani made my way back to the helmdesperate to break free from this stormdays and nights passedwithout a breakand after much strugglei was outinto the open waterssurfing once againin the calm seaswhizzing through the blue skiesi was back in pursuit of the dreammy life is changing everydayIn every possible wayAnd though my dreamsit's never quite as it seemscause you're a dream to me--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When i started writing this one (and the previous one), i had only 2 parts to it. But, i believe, i have left it open at the end. So, there might be another one or more to this.It all depends on whether my dream is fulfilled or not. At this moment, its anyone's guess :)the last 5 lines are from the song "Dreams" by "The Cranberries"---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [From me to you](https://www.poetryoflife.com/from-me-to-you/): i searched everywherefrom the little shop in the corner of the streetto the big mall in the middle of the citysearching for what was in my mind - [Look what you have done](https://www.poetryoflife.com/look-what-you-have-done/): Sitting down in the middle of the bedi look upi look downi look to the rightto the left - [Enjoy the silence](https://www.poetryoflife.com/enjoy-the-silence/): a gun shot, a child's cry and a little laughtera small talk, a big argument and crazy fightstanding patientlyyou watch it with amazementsilently wishing for it to stopyet amazed how stupid everyone can be whenchaos, commotion, violencetake over their sanity - [Fishing for a dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fishing-for-a-dream/): i got lost in a worldthat was moving at bottleneck speeds(free) time is unheard oflove was measured in green (currencies)emotions were all just a scribble on the seashoreone after another - no reason, no rhyme - [For Eternity](https://www.poetryoflife.com/for-eternity/): i dont know how i lost the gameit was secured in a safe placeaway from the prying eyesi thought i had mastered the art of keeping things safei thought i was safei thought i was secure - [a teardrop](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-teardrop/): I lie there silently - [I am back](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-back/): stuck in the middle of nowhere i was this lost sailor attempting to repair my broken ship yet trying to sail away at the same time going nowhere spending far more(time) than i should be i was confused happiness was a thing of the past sadness written all over the present future was engulfed in darkness treasure hunter i was with the keys to riches (happiness) safely in my hand i was marching towards glory only to trip and stumble at the last hurdle only to lose it all like a zombie i moved in and out of life going everywhere being nowhere i was trying to find my feet once again like magic i woke up one day and found the keys safely inside my pocket gone are the times searching for it everywhere gone are the days i spent wandering aimlessly now, like a phoenix rising out of ashes i was this sailor who salvaged a brand new speed boat all ready and raring to go out into this open ocean (of life) to reclaim what was once thought to be lost the sun had set and plunged my life into darkness without a light to guide, i wandered aimlessly going nowhere, yet going everywhere now, the sun is back with the keys in my hand like a giant condor i soar high up in the skies ready to take on the world like a banished king with a new army wanting to reclaim my throne i am back to be the best i am back to lead the rest --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- this is an attempt to move out of the "dark" genre of poems that i write. most of the "dark" poems are a reflection of the past and sometimes a reflection of the mindset. this one reflects the present and future :) as with the other poems, this one has 2 meanings and is dependent on how you perceive it. - [Until the end…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/until-the-end/): all alone in this cold rainy morning inside a dark smelly alley i see an old man sleeping away his final days wandering around in this cold rainy morning compass swirling all over my life was put on a  pedestal and in one single moment my fall from grace was swift and sudden - [Sunrise](https://www.poetryoflife.com/sunrise/): at the stroke of midnight the light filters in still asleep stepping on one, two many things stumbling and cursing i make my way out i try to make my way on the road to somewhere listening to the radio with little clouds tagging along the path rain like daggers coming down on me All my world in one grain of sand And I've blown it probing in the dark yet right infront of me all the time all this time i couldnt see i was in a deep slumber trying to live in heaven while my feet was stuck in hell like a disease spreading through the blood i let u take over my life awakened at the last minute with the light finally filtering in i have grown weary of this lie that you called "our life" i woken now to find my life blown into pieces comforting myself i make my way out on the road to somewhere with none to call my own head held up, looking straight ahead i walk into the horizon to rest my soul for the night a brand new day awaits a brand new journey beckons sunrise brings new hope sunrise brings me back my life --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- reflection of sorts....something that has been nagging me for a long time and its out now :) - [Break Free](https://www.poetryoflife.com/break-free/): stuck inside inside this shell i long to break out away from all this mundane life i wish to break free of this boring routine materialistic ambitions galore swimming against a tide (that we call life) fast at times slow at another stuck once in a while i lay buried under a sea of desires meaningless most of the time necessity once in a while clueless for the rest i wait like a shadow in the night like a fly around a light like a rebel wanting to break free i wait i am tired trying to make sense of this humdrum existence life is now a high speed car race drive fast to stay with the pack drive slow and be left behind its all happening too fast living in a circus walking a tightrope everyday smiling to one and all juggling everything that is thrown another day, another act another mindless journey putting on a brave face wearing a new make-up each time On and on, does anybody know what we are living for? Outside the day has dawned But inside in the dark i want to break free... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inspiration: Couple of songs by "Queen, Green Day, Metallica, Cranberries". - [War of life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/war-of-life/): walking barefoot in this sweltering heat i am searching for a place i was searching for nothing when you came in on a sunday morning coffee in one hand newspaper in other you brushed past like the early morning breeze and gently whipped up a storm in my cup unable to steer the boat caught in the eye of the storm i crashed down like a pack of cards into your waiting arms they say time flies in love and before we knew it it was all over how can i still believe we are in love when my bed is no longer mine how can i still believe you love me when his scent still lingers on the side of the bed walking barefoot in this sweltering heat broken into a thousand pieces scattered all over i am searching for a place to rebuild myself piece by piece when the fears subside and the wounds are healed when only scars remain and no one left to blame i will be the long forgotten soldier coming home to fight yet another battle in this war of life ---------------------------------------------------------- note: a reflection of self. - [Finding the life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/finding-the-life/): its the same thing everyday be it day be it night i am under constant surveillance from people known to that stranger on the road ; the world keeps an tab on what is none of their business yet, no one cares right from the time of birth even after you are long gone there is a constant debate constant argument about all things mine about all i want ; there is a constant battle between being sane and becoming insane when all around me are familar faces trying to coax me into boarding their bus for the journey that goes nowhere ; the dreams in which i am living are the desires of someone else yet i am asked to live the life i want stuck in the middle of a busy highway; i watch the people run around in circles like a battery operated toy with no expression with no joy living in denial throughout; lacking the courage to live the life trapped in their imagination i find it hard to take; people run around in circles trying to build a life that is already within them if only they looked inside if only they looked properly if only.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- note: again multiple meanings can be derived from this. yet at times, it will not make any sense. - [A brand new day](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-brand-new-day/): for a long time from the day we met i was in love i was in seventh heaven truly, madly, deeply Days go by still i think of you (still i was in seventh heaven) we still share we still are in love or so i thought Days go by we drift apart slowly like the whistle of a train your name is just a whisper on my lips but still takes an eternity to call i wish you would just leave cos his presence still lingers here and it wont leave me alone days when i thought i couldnt live with you my sanity brought me back to reality for the pain is just too real  Closing my eyes for a final time, i pray your dreams will leave me and it ends tonight for tomorrow is a Brand new day. - [I am what i am](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-what-i-am/): a thousand masks across the world separated by time separated by distance live the same life as you want them to monday to sunday morning to evening day and night its the same same lies same treachery for the same love that you care a dime i am what i am i dont want fame i dont want pity all i want is love i am what i am and nobody else i am what i am and not same as everyone else i am what i am and not one in a crowd whereever i go i know where i stand i am what i am i am what i am i can't be the one you want i can't be the one you dream of i am not the "hunk" i am not the "villian" i am not the one with the "looks" i am what i am don't try and change me to be the man of your dreams i am not the guy with an identity each day with a mask for each occasion with a life for each person i am what i am just an ordinary guy sitting next to you with a single mask for all occasion with a single identity every day with a single life for all i am what i am the invisible ordinary guy and the odd one with an unique identity. - [Waiting for the night](https://www.poetryoflife.com/waiting-for-the-night/): Sun - the ultimate torch shining down on all lighting up them all everything is alive everyone is buzzing/active eyes all around ears everywhere i put on my mask live a happy life every day blissfully unaware life goes on for all they see is the happy mask what we see is what we believe we hear it everywhere we read it in all but the all seeing eyes fails to pierce this mask that the world sees in me the world believes is the truth thats why, i wait for the dark night when there is no light when the eyes are shut and the ears go deaf i sit down in the corner open my eyes watch the stars twinkling and shining and the eternal darkness all around with only the eerie silence to keep me company and in the glow of the moon i begin my quest in search of the special one who will tear down the mask that i wear ........ i wait patiently alone in this theatre of life for the days are long and the nights are short i am waiting for the night to fall to begin my quest all over again in the eternal search of the one who will put an end to this drama i am waiting for the night i am waiting for the life to begin... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - [A Thousand Faces and more…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-thousand-faces-and-more/): everyday its the same old story a single face a single identity life is a boring chore life is a daily routine life goes on rudderless life goes on emotionless Oh, how i wish i had a face for each person i had an emotion for each occasion how i wish i could change my self yet remain the same inside how i wish i was loved by some i was hated by one how i wish i was the object of attraction i was the object of abuse how i wish i could wear a brand new dress each time i grow up yet be the same how i wish i had the power to quell anger yet create a storm when needed how i wish i could make rules yet break them the next moment how i wish i was the most important person in the whole wide world yet remain unknown to many how i wish i had the power to show what love is yet remain clueless about all of it how i wish i get to be a leader yet remain a follower at the same time how i wish i had the power to create and have the power to destroy how i wish i had a thousand faces and more how i wish i was a woman ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do note, this poem has multiple meanings. It all depends on the way you are reading. Some lines might look like lines, but read it once, twice or thrice, then you will get the meaning :) - [Last Dance](https://www.poetryoflife.com/last-dance/): As i lay on the bed when the clock struck midnight you come to me just like the first time when two became one you stand by the side waiting patiently everyday and everynight you wait for me to wake up from this sleep to see you to caress you to be together forever and ever tonight is the night dressed in my best clothes with my dancing shoes on you guide me across the dance floor smiling from ear to ear a thousand flash lights clicking hand in hand with one last kiss goodbye i make my move for tonite is my last dance my last dance for love my last dance to be together closing my eyes for the final time i dance away for the last time i dance away from this life to be with you forever and ever. - [Into a new world](https://www.poetryoflife.com/into-a-new-world/): on a cold winter morning i saw you looking at me a stranger to many known to none i stood there perplexed, confused surprised i walked towards you losing all concentration with eyes focussed only on each other we met we talked we changed changed to us completely unaware i fell in love i fell deep in love thinking about you day and night dreaming about it all i lived the life you wanted until one day i woke up from this drunken slumber only to realize my life is gone my life is no more i was a lost traveller riding piggyback on someone else's caravan travelling the path you wanted stopping at destinations unknown fighting for causes not mine i was being made into a (scape)goat awaiting the right time for sacrifice In one single moment your whole life can turn around I stand there for a minute staring straight into the ground Looking to the left slightly, then looking back down World feels like it’s caved in – proper sorry frown And i am just standing there, I can’t say a word Cause everythings just gone I’ve got nothing Absolutely nothing Gently pushing her back and i look straight at her i turn around and take one step forward, one at a time looking back for the last time, i begin to walk away into a new world a world that is mine a world that will be mine alone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * some lines from the song "Dry your eyes" by "the streets (a) Mike Skinner" - [The Beast Within](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-beast-within/): sitting in the corner of the park with the dark skies near the horizon i was waiting for the torrential downpour i waited patiently for the dark clouds to open up and drive away my other self i am a sinner i am a saint i am the killer i am the victim i am good i am bad i am one i am two happy and cheerful best performances day in and day out i am the darling star everyone envied sad and woeful jealously and hatred hidden from public view fully aware to all i am the devil plotting yet another downfall changing lives changing fortunes unwilling to accept i live a king's life in the kingdom where light is scared to come in i am the alterego, everyone despises i am the faces of many dreams i am the perpetrator of many crimes I am The Beast Within (all) --------------------------------------------------------------- note: you might have to read it once or twice to get the proper meaning. some lines will not make any sense at first, read it again and it wll be clear ;) - [Waiting on the highway](https://www.poetryoflife.com/waiting-on-the-highway/): Unaware to the outside world in the park bench right outside the highway i lay motionless shivering in the midnight cold with nothing else to keep me company and no one aware of my being my mind wanders to the night before in the middle of the night walking across the road i saw him draped in a black attire with a matching black umbrella shielding him from the cold cold rain he was waiting waiting for me to come to him with no one to call as my own and no one to call as my friend i was walking away from life and away from painfully slow lonely life (into this land they call "purgatory") in this park bench where i am waitin for this life to slowly seep away so i can travel in my choice of cars waiting on the highway... - [The Power of Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-power-of-love/): 365 days makes a year 1 day to celebrate your birthday 1 day to celebrate the beginning of a new year 1 day when santa claus knocks on your door 1 day when the air is polluted (diwali) everyday i see you from the dawn to the dusk you are there in front of me from the time moon rises to the time sun rises we are transported across time in our small little world that we share in my sleep i wish to be near you yet i am so far away i wish we could spend a lot of time together doing nothing yet time flies when you are near and i realize time can be pretty fast when you want it to be slow 1 day is all i have to know if my path leads to heaven or hell 1 day 1 minute 1 second is all we have to make the (remaining) 360 days a memorable time such is the power of love 1 day is all we need to know our fate... - [Fresh lease of life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/fresh-lease-of-life/): the night has fallen fallen to the ways of the evil evil that our ancestors embraced embraced by our fathers and mothers everyone lost hope everyone lost the courage to fight for the land that was ours one day sunny days and cool nights replaced by darker days and darker nights with no one to lead no one to inspire we all fell victims to the night more i hear more i want to win and more i want to regain our land so one day in the twilight that falls every eon (and when the warriors of night are weakened) we ventured out seeking to bring the light to fill our lives we started slowly piece by piece one by one to bring back the light for a fresh lease of life... - [Castle of Dreams](https://www.poetryoflife.com/castle-of-dreams/): I walk alone in a land filled with hatred demons walking past dragons flying above i am lost in the crowd people fighting, people dying it seems love has no place here love is a banned word days turn months months turn years still no hope no love one day the shining star rises above all seemingly in place to receive the one the one who fills my heart filtering through the dark, hazy skies it lights up the white castle perched above the high mountains surrounded by the blue waters below fiery beasts above locked in eternity it waits for the one patiently, silently for the one to capture it for the one to set free the birds inside perched above, telescope in hand scanning the horizon searching the land for the one the special one i wait in my castle of dreams (love) - [Time Stands Still](https://www.poetryoflife.com/time-stands-still/): Time Stands Still - [If I Could](https://www.poetryoflife.com/if-i-could/): If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you, And share with you its beauty The days you're feeling blue. If I could build a mountain You could call it your very own. A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I'm finding Are impossible for me. I cannot build you a mountain Or catch you a rainbow fair, But let me be what I do best, A friend that's always there. - [Do You Still Have Hope](https://www.poetryoflife.com/do-you-still-have-hope/): If, when faced with the bad, when told everything is futile, you can still look up and end the conversation with the phrase... yeah....BUT.. Then you still have hope... - [Times Go By Turns](https://www.poetryoflife.com/times-go-by-turns/): The lopped tree in time may grow again, Most naked plants renew both fruit and flower; The sorriest wight may find release of pain, The driest soil suck in some moistening shower; Time goes by turns, and chances change by course, From foul to fair, from better hap to worse. The sea of Fortune doth not ever flow; She draws her favors to the lowest ebb; Her tides have equal times to come and go; Her loom doth weave the fine and coarsest web; No joy so great but runneth to an end, No hap so hard but may in fine amend. Not always fall of leaf, nor ever Spring; Not endless night, yet not eternal day; The saddest birds a season find to sing; The roughest storm a calm may soon allay. Thus, with succeeding turns God tempereth all, That man may hope to rise, yet fear to fall. A chance may win that by mischance was lost; That net that holds no great takes little fish; In some things all, in all things none are crost; Few all they need, but none have all they wish. Unmingled joys here to no man befall; Who least, hath some; who most, hath never all. - [A New Day](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-new-day/): What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. - [Like A Valiant Sailor](https://www.poetryoflife.com/like-a-valiant-sailor/): Like a valiant sailor, I brave through the waters of life, The current so strong, the current of wrong, of pain, of sorrow… Pulling me in, plunging me in the depths of sin. The turbulent ocean, the intimidating skies, I am alone…. Alone, to navigate my way home… Searching…. searching for terrain … I know I am lost, Lured away with the amplification of the mysterious seas, The distinction between right and wrong…as far apart as north and south Heading in one direction alone…it’s my call… I am the Captain of my ship… I cannot see you. I can hear you from afar ….in the stillness of my heart the mounting sound of your gallant bells ring… You promised you’d be there. Standing upright… To warn me, to protect me, to guide me. My lighthouse, my savior… Lead me home, lead this weary sailor home… - [I Can Teach](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-can-teach/): I can teach you things but I cannot make you learn. I can allow you freedom but I cannot be responsible for you. I can teach you to share but I cannot make you unselfish. I can tell you about kindness but I cannot make you gracious. I gave you life but I cannot live it for you. Joy, until we have felt sorrow; Faith until we are tested; Peace, until we are faced with conflict; Trust, until we are betrayed; Love until it is lost; Hope, until we are faced with doubts give you back the past, nor satisfy your other daydreams. Your duty, your reward, your destiny, is in the present moment. - [Till The End Of Time](https://www.poetryoflife.com/till-the-end-of-time/): It don't matter what happened in the past Because what we have, it's gonna last You make me smile Your worth my while You let me know how you feel Which lets me know you're the real deal You let me see, what you mean to me Without you, who knows where I'd be? When I'm not with you, I feel blue Whoever knew, our love would be true? When I think of you There's no other clue How much I care for you In so little time, I made you mine And we're gonna last, til the end of time!! - [I Cherish The Moments](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-cherish-the-moments/): The moment you caught my eyes among the masses, The very moment I felt the compensation of all my past losses. The moment you got a soft corner in my heart, The very moment my typical ‘deewanapan’ got its start. The moment I proposed you with a rose, The very moment if you had denied, it might be living without a cause. The moment you hold my hand, The very moment I thought it to be a dreamland. The moment you shared your thoughts, your dreams, The very moment I discovered that you are the way you seems. The moment that we spent together, The very moment I thought it to be enjoyed further. The moment you parted, The very moment I sensed losing the brief world you created. - [Start Where You Stand](https://www.poetryoflife.com/start-where-you-stand/): Start where you stand and never mind the past, The past won't help you in beginning new, If you have left it all behind at last Why, that's enough, you're done with it, you're through; This is another chapter in the book, This is another race that you have planned, Don't give the vanished days a backward look, Start where you stand. The world won't care about your old defeats If you can start anew and win success, The future is your time, and time is fleet And there is much of work and strain and stress; Forget the buried woes and dead despairs, Here is a brand new trial right at hand, The future is for him who does and dares, Start where you stand. Old failures will not halt, old triumphs aid, To-day's the thing, to-morrow soon will be; Get in the fight and face it unafraid, And leave the past to ancient history; What has been, has been; yesterday is dead And by it you are neither blessed nor banned, Take courage, man, be brave and drive ahead, Start where you stand. - [Lighting The Way](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lighting-the-way/): If I was one thing, I'd be a candle Lighting the way so you can handle Your life easier without woes Not having to fight with your foes. I'd help keep you from stumbling over Things blocking your path to an open door. If I light your path, life is easier, Even strong winds, my light will not deter. No matter what, I'm here for you To cheer you up when you are blue. Do not fret when times get tough, If things look down or kind of rough. Just remember, I'm always here, In your heart, close and near. I will help you out in every way, Happiness and love in your heart will stay. Don't blow me out, that's one request Unless it's me you do detest. I do not try to hurt anyone That isn't good or any fun. But one day you may leave me behind You may no longer need my light to shine. If that day comes, go on your way And I will hope to see you again one day. If one day, I don't appear, Do not worry, do not fear I may be gone, but in your heart The light I gave you did not depart. It will be there forever and a day To always bring happiness and light your way. Farewell for now, I'm needed elsewhere If your path grows dark, in your heart, I'm there. So I'm really not gone, just not seen, I would not leave, I'm not that mean. Only one simple request that I must say, Please, never forget those who lit your way. - [Friends Till The End](https://www.poetryoflife.com/friends-till-the-end/): Friends 'till the end, That's what we always said, Even when all hopes were dead. Friends 'till the end, We will always be, Nothing can ever come between you and me. Friends 'till the end, Even when nothing will bend, Our friendship we will always mend. Friends 'till the end, There's nothing we can't overcome, I know you'll be there when I need someone. Friends 'till the end, We will never part, As long as we have each other in our hearts. Friends 'till the end, Lies never told, Standing together so strong and so bold. Friends 'till the end, With nowhere to begin, I know I'll never be without you as a friend. Friends 'till the end, You can cry on my shoulder, That's what I've always told her. Friends 'till the end, Through sun and snow, While others still come and go. Friends 'till the end, When my light fades away, She brings back the sunlight into my day. Friends 'till the end, Nothing else in mind, Someone who's always there when you're in a bind. Friends 'till the end, All throughout time, I'm proud to say you're a friend of mine. Friends 'till the end, Even with a fight, We'll always be friends again that night. Friend 'till the end, Through thick and thin, A strong friendship will always win. Friends 'till the end, Through laughter and tears, With a friend you can overcome any fears. Friend 'till the end, We share all our dreams, We will make it by any means. Friends 'till the end, Our hopes will all come true, There's no other pair like me and you. Friends 'till the end, Through highs and lows, When we're together anything goes. Friends 'till the end, We're in the same boat, But it will always stay afloat. Friends 'till the end, I'll never be alone again, As long as I have you as a friend. Friends 'till the end, No matter what people say, We will always go our own way. We may take other paths, And go separate ways, But we'll always meet at the bend, Because we're friends 'till the end. - [Many Times In My Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/many-times-in-my-life/): Many times in my life I have disappointed you, and begun to stray. But you have pointed me in the right direction, and sent me on my way. Many times in my life I've needed a helping hand, and someone to pull me up. It was you who gave that helping hand, and always cheered me up. Many times I've been sad and down, and taken it out on you. But you stood by me and comforted me, In times that I was bad. Many times I've needed support, and to know someone was there. It was you who held me up, and showed me how to care. Many times I've wanted to tell you this, But never got a chance. You have helped me out in life, and got me where I am. You were there for me through thick and thin, You never gave up on me and you taught me how to care. From the deepest of my heart I want to say I love you, And to thank you for being there for me in times of good or bad. - [In Search Of Destiny Door](https://www.poetryoflife.com/in-search-of-destiny-door/): My life is completely messed up, Like a dark, thick soup lying in a cup, No color, no life, just so still, And the numbers of joys are always nill. I am walking on a lonely road, In the dark rainy night. All I can see is the popping toad, And the bat’s scary flight. I don’t know what to do or where to go? All I know that I am feeling very low. Sometimes in this lonely and unreasonable journey, I stop for a moment to think, WHY? Why to me people always hate? Why in my life joys and sorrows never equate. Why does God; for me, never opens the gate, Of his lovely and beautiful estate. Where everything goes in it’s own routine, And to hurt others, people are never keen. Where people like me, never live, As their life never rip. But when unable to find answers, To my unending Questions. I start to walk again, In that lonely and never ending lane. Then like a shadow, I disappear… Into the deep darkness, which is never, clear. So on and on and forever, I walk, With sorrows, ignorance, problems and no one to talk, Just to find the DESTINY DOOR on which I can “KNOCK - [I Want To Know](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-want-to-know/): I want to know, when day is done, That life has been worth living, That I have brought somebody joy Through kind, unselfish giving. I want to feel, when evening falls and shadows quickly lengthen That I have made somebody glad, Some weakness I have strengthened. I want to know that come what may I've left some cheer and gladness; I want to feel at close of day I've banished someone's sadness. I want to feel at close of day That someone's cares were lighter Because of kindness I have done, May someone's life be brighter. - [Mere Words](https://www.poetryoflife.com/mere-words/): I searched among the card displays, To see if I could find, A little something that would say Just what was on my mind. However there was not a one, That captured it just right, For no one else can understand Just what I'd like to write. I even find it difficult To try to write it down, For how do I portray to you, The love that I have known? I close my eyes and what I see, Is someone I adore; A person who is beautiful, Right down into their soul. Mere words cannot describe The many qualities you show, The love and caring nature that You share with those who know. Your kind and gentle temperament, Your sweet angelic smile, Your softly spoken sentiments, That reach across the miles. Your smile and laugh that sparkle with The softness of your sighs, The way your face lights up a room ... That twinkle in your eye. The loving gestures through the years, That quickly come to mind, For always you've a gentle word To calm and soothe I find. I struggle and I search to try To find some words anew ... And yet I cannot capture All the things that make you you. I shall therefore, be satisfied That you must simply know, Just how I feel about you, For with words I cannot show. - [Be The Best – version 2](https://www.poetryoflife.com/be-the-best-version-2/): If I could catch a rainbow I would do it just for you, And share with you its beauty The days you’re feeling blue. If I could build a mountain You could call it your very own. A place to find serenity, A place to be alone. If I could take your troubles I would toss them in the sea, But all these things I’m finding Are impossible for me. I cannot build you a mountain Or catch you a rainbow fair, But let me be what I do best, A friend that’s always there. - [Times In Our Lives](https://www.poetryoflife.com/times-in-our-lives/): There will be times in all of our lives where we're treated very harshly and unfair. And no matter how hard we look for the justice we find that it just isn't there. When we're offended and in pain, our normal response is to retaliate and somehow repay. For we want that person to see how it feels to have the heartache we're feeling that day. But as natural as it seems to want to get even it's the opposite of what God says is true. For He is desiring that His servants be different and be Christ-like in all that we do. As incredible as it sounds, He wants us to repay them with a blessing instead of more pain. And He will give us the power we need to be kind and the strength we need to refrain. We have to trust Him and fully believe Him Knowing His ways truly are best. We have to be encouraged knowing He saw the injustice and let Him give us comfort and rest. The person who offends us is not declared innocent by the kindness we place on their head. But God takes all the heartache retaliation would bring us and gives us a blessing instead. - [I Am Only Me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-only-me/): By Ruth Bourdon - [The Guy in the Glass](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-guy-in-the-glass/): When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, And the world makes you King for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife, Who judgement upon you must pass. The feller whose verdict counts most in your life Is the guy staring back from the glass. He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest, For he's with you clear up to the end, And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the guy in the glass is your friend. You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum, And think you're a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you're only a bum If you can't look him straight in the eye. You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years, And get pats on the back as you pass, But your final reward will be heartaches and tears If you've cheated the guy in the glass. - [Bend In The Road](https://www.poetryoflife.com/bend-in-the-road/): When we feel we have nothing left to give And we are sure that the song has ended When our day seems over and the shadows fall And the darkness of night has descended. Where can we go to find the strength To valiantly keep on trying, Where can we find the hand that will dry The tears that the heart is crying. There's but one place to go and that is to God And, dropping all pretense and pride, We can pour out our problems without restraint And gain strength from Him at our side. And together we stand at life's crossroads And view what we think is the end But God has a much bigger vision And He tells us it's only a bend. For the road goes on and is smoother And the pause in the song is a rest And the part that's unsung and unfinished Is the sweetest and richest and best. So rest and relax and grow stronger Let go and let God share your load Your work is not finished or ended, You've just come to a bend in the road. - [If You Really Care](https://www.poetryoflife.com/if-you-really-care/): Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone And I never see my old friend's face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows I like him just as well, As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine… If, we were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men... Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name... Tomorrow I say I will call on Jim Just to show that I'm thinking of him. But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, and distance between us grows and grows... Around the corner! Yet miles away, Here's a telegram sir- Jim died today. And that's what we get and deserve in the end... Around the corner, a vanished friend... If you love someone, tell them... Remember always to say what you mean... Never be afraid to express yourself... Take this opportunity to tell someone what they mean to you... Seize the day and have no regrets... Most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today and are what it's all about anyway... - [The Tear](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-tear/): by Lord Byron - [To Those Who Fail](https://www.poetryoflife.com/to-those-who-fail/): by Joaquin Miller - [Beautiful People](https://www.poetryoflife.com/beautiful-people/): I’m thankful for the beautiful people in the world like you. Beautiful faces are those that wear a friendly smile that say, “I care.” Beautiful eyes are those that show, the kindness and warmth that glows below. Beautiful lips utter kindly words that so the the soul like the songs of birds. Beautiful people touch and bless; they inspire hope and happiness. You will always be, beautiful to me. - [Heartprints](https://www.poetryoflife.com/heartprints/): Whatever our hands touch--- We leave fingerprints! On walls, on furniture, On doorknobs, dishes, books, As we touch we leave our identity. Oh please where ever I go today, Help me leave heartprints! Heartprints of compassion Of understanding and love. Heartprints of kindness and genuine concern. May my heart touch a lonely neighbor Or a runaway daughter, Or an anxious mother, Or, perhaps, a dear friend! I shall go out today To leave heartprints, And if someone should say "I felt your touch," May that one sense be...YOUR LOVE Touching through ME. This is to all the wonderful people I have met! I offer you my hand in friendship so that when you reach out in times of need, you can be certain that I'll always be there. when it returns to you, you'll know who'll be your friends for life!!! - [Song of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/song-of-life/): by Charles MacKay - [Another Chance](https://www.poetryoflife.com/another-chance/): How often we wish for another chance to make a fresh beginning. A chance to blot out our mistakes And change failure into winning. It does not take a new day To make a brand new start, It only takes a deep desire To try with all our heart. To live a little better And to always be forgiving And to add a little sunshine To the world in which we're living. So never give up in despair And think that you are through, For there's always a tomorrow And the hope of starting new. - [Life and Death](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-and-death/): Contributed by Uma - [How Did You Die](https://www.poetryoflife.com/how-did-you-die/): by Edmund Vance Cooke - [The Words That Were Spoken](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-words-that-were-spoken/): By Mary E. White - [One of These Days](https://www.poetryoflife.com/one-of-these-days/): by James W. Foley - [The Little Things](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-little-things/): by Cynthia - [Playing the Game](https://www.poetryoflife.com/playing-the-game/): Life is a game with a glorious prize, If we can only play it right. It is give and take, build and break, And often it ends in a fight; But he surely wins who honestly tries (Regardless of wealth or fame), He can never despair who plays it fair How are you playing the game? Do you wilt and whine, if you fail to win In the manner you think your due? Do you sneer at the man in case that he can And does, do better than you? Do you take your rebuffs with a knowing grin? Do you laugh tho' you pull up lame? Does your faith hold true when the whole world's blue? How are you playing the game? Get into the thick of it - wade in, boys! Whatever your cherished goal; Brace up your will till your pulses thrill, And you dare to your very soul! Do something more than make a noise; Let your purpose leap into flame As you plunge with a cry, "I shall do or die," Then you will be playing the game. - [Longing](https://www.poetryoflife.com/longing/): Come to me in my dreams, and then By day I shall be well again! For so the night will more than pay The hopeless longing of the day. Come, as thou cam'st a thousand times, A messenger from radiant climes, And smile on thy new world, and be As kind to others as to me! Or, as thou never cam'st in sooth, Come now, and let me dream it truth, And part my hair, and kiss my brow, And say, My love why sufferest thou Come to me in my dreams, and then By day I shall be well again! For so the night will more than pay The hopeless longing of the day. then LIFE GOES ON ... by Matthew Arnold - [Everlasting Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/everlasting-love/): The moment you know that he / she is the one, your life changes for good. - [Ready For Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/ready-for-love/): Take my hand and lead the way; tell me all you want to say. Whisper softly in my ear, all those things I want to hear. Kiss my lips and touch my skin; bring out passions deep within. Pull me close and hold me near; take away my pain and fear. In the darkness of the night, be my beacon, shine your light. In the brightness of the sun, show me that you are the one. Give me wings so I can fly; for I can soar when you're nearby. Enter my heart, break down the wall, it's time for me to watch it fall. I've been a prisoner, can't you see? Break my chains and set me free. Strip me of my armor tight; you'll find I won't put up a fight. Release my soul held deep within . . . I'm ready now, let love begin. - [If You Find Love](https://www.poetryoflife.com/if-you-find-love/): IF YOU KEEP YOUR HEART OPEN, IT WILL COME AGAIN - [Life Goes On…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-goes-on/): In every human life, there are some moments when one is sad and depressed Frustrated from every zone of life, And feel like leaving everything & going away And Life Goes on ... Some moments in which one is wrapped with tensions one wants to get out of them and fly high in the sky But cant run away, and life goes on ... Some moments in which, one who adores hurts sentiments, one needs a support, a shoulder to dry on, But doesn't find one , and life goes on ... Some moments in which one gets tired of life or so intensely hurt that one wants to die one wishes to end up with life at that very moment, and life goes on ... And in every human life on day arrives When there is a big halt to one's life. And then the people cry and show that they were concerned Then the question arises Do they wait for one's death, To care, To understand the one If so, then wait till death and untill then LIFE GOES ON ... - [When I Kneel Down To Pray](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-i-kneel-down-to-pray/): By Jeannette Smith - [Always Have Hope](https://www.poetryoflife.com/always-have-hope/): I hope that everyone will always have hope. - [Only Today](https://www.poetryoflife.com/only-today/): Whatever I may want to do It must be done today. There is no other time. Yesterdays are but todays Used and gone beyond my grasp. Not one can ever be brought back; Even as a bell can't be unrung Or a spoken, unintended word Be readily retrieved before It reaches someone's ear. Tomorrows are todays awaiting birth. Each comes unbidden in the night To arrive full-fledged for me to use And do whatever I may want to do. - [Be The Best](https://www.poetryoflife.com/be-the-best/): By Douglas Malloch - [Live For Today](https://www.poetryoflife.com/live-for-today/): Have you ever wished, when a day went wrong a wish that's quite in vain that it were only possible to live that day again You'd start out in the morning with the prayers you should have said and through the days your actions with tolerance be led The many little instances that tried your patience, true if only you could start again you'd know now what to do You'd kneel and say your evening prayers and thank the lord above for all the pleasant hours past your heart at peace with love But since this is a wish in vain and never can be true there's only one alternative just one thing you can do To live today in such a way that when tomorrow comes the memories of yesterday will all be cherished ones. - [Love Is Never Silent](https://www.poetryoflife.com/love-is-never-silent/): by David L. Griffith - [The Flow Of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-flow-of-life/): If the sky above seems cloudy, And you are left out in the rain, If you are searching for a rainbow, But the colors bring you pain, If your world is not revolving, And there is no end in sight, If you are looking for the sunshine, But all you see is night, If all around are smiling, But all you can do is frown, If you are tired of all this living, When life just brings you down, Then look beyond your teardrops, At the wonders of this land, The beauty of a flower, Like velvet in your hand. Feel the air around you, The smell of new mown hay, Laughing children in the park, The innocence there at play, Imagine floating with a butterfly, As she flutters between the trees, Or the whispers of the ocean, On warm hot summer's breeze, Think of the taste of candy floss, As it melts upon your tongue, Or the melody of morning birds, As they greet each day with song, Remember words of beauty, Told in your mother's embrace, Feel the gentleness of her touch, As she softly kissed your face, Seek the good within you, Cast the clouds from your sky, Don't look toward the pavement, But hold your head up high, Think not what life owes you, But of all you have to give, Forget about tomorrow, Then you can start to live. So Bless this age your are living in, With the gifts you can bestow, Don't disregard the stream of life, Go gently with the flow. - [You May Count That Day](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-may-count-that-day/): If you sit down at set of sun And count the acts that you have done, And, counting, find One self-denying deed, one word That eased the heart of him who heard-- One glance most kind, That fell like sunshine where it went-- Then you may count that day well spent. But if, through all the livelong day, You've cheered no heart, by yea or nay-- If, through it all You've nothing done that you can trace That brought the sunshine to one face-- No act most small That helped some soul and nothing cost-- Then count that day as worse than lost. by George Eliot - [Try and Try](https://www.poetryoflife.com/try-and-try/): by David Cook - [You Are The Sun](https://www.poetryoflife.com/you-are-the-sun/): by Jennifer - [Reluctance](https://www.poetryoflife.com/reluctance/): by Robert Frost - [Childhood](https://www.poetryoflife.com/childhood/): by David Bates - [A Poem on Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-poem-on-life/): The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree. Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, For the world was intent on dragging me down. And if that weren't enough to ruin my day, A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play. He stood right before me with his head tilted down And said with great excitement, "Look what I found!" In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight, With its petals all worn, not enough rain or too little light. Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I faked a small smile and then shifted away. But instead of retreating, he sat next to my side And placed the flower to his nose and declared with overacted surprise, "It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful, too. That's why I picked it; here, it's for you." The weed before me was dying or dead. Not vibrant of colors, orange, yellow or red. But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need." But instead of him placing the flower in my hand, He held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I noticed for the very first time That weed-toting boy could not see: he was blind. I heard my voice quiver, tears shone like the sun As I thanked him for picking the very best one. "You're welcome," he smiled, and then ran off to play, Unaware of the impact he'd had on my day. I sat there and wondered how he managed to see A self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree. How did he know of my self-indulged plight? Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight. Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see The problem was not with the world; the problem was me. And for all of those times, I myself had been blind, I vowed to see the beauty in life, and appreciate every second that's mine. And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose And smiled as I watched that young boy, another weed in his hand About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man. - [All Things Beautiful and Bright](https://www.poetryoflife.com/all-things-beautiful-and-bright/): All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, God made them, high or lowly, And ordered their estate. The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning, That brightens up the sky; The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, We gather every day;-- He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell, How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. By Cecil Frances Alexander - [The Sound of the Trees](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-sound-of-the-trees/): I WONDER about the trees. Why do we wish to bear Forever the noise of these More than another noise So close to our dwelling place We suffer them by the day Till we lose all measure of pace, And fixity in our joys, And acquire a listening air. They are that that talks of going But never gets away; And that talks no less for knowing, As it grows wiser and older, That now it means to stay. My feet tug at the floor And my head sways to my shoulder Sometimes when I watch trees sway, From the window or the door. I shall set forth for somewhere, I shall make the reckless choice Some day when they are in voice And tossing so as to scare The white clouds over them on. I shall have less to say, But I shall be gone. By Robert Frost  - [In The Web Of Thoughts](https://www.poetryoflife.com/in-the-web-of-thoughts/): In the night with the fragrance of flowers I was thinking about the world…….. so many thoughts, so many worries, I was thinking about myself……… So many concerns, So many duties, The night was passing like this only….. In the web of thoughts, I was putting more knots of many thoughts only…… I started thinking about the flower, So beautiful, So fragrant, I asked to the flower In this darkness, who will admire u Why only at night you grow fresh and bright Why you don’t want admiration What you get from this darkness The web started opening itself, The flower started talking to me, The answers came as questions to me, The flower started asking to me……. Why you have always concern about others Why you always think about others Why you are limiting yourself because of others Listen to your heart, Listen to your soul, Always do what you feel, Feeling does not create worry…. Saying of heart does not give concern….. It gives freedom…. It gives thoughts…..thoughts not to put knots Thoughts to free you Thoughts to make ‘YOU’. - [Through Someone Else’s Eyes](https://www.poetryoflife.com/through-someone-elses-eyes/): Yesterday a butterfly Came floating gently through the sky. He soared up through the atmosphere Then drifted close enough to hear. I said, I'd love to fly with you And sail around the way you do. It looks like it would be such fun To fly up toward the summer sun. But I have not your graceful charm. I haven't wings, just these two arms. I've been designed to walk around. My human feet must touch the ground. Then magically he spoke to me and told me what his wish would be. He said, What I'd love most to do Is walk upon God's Earth with you, To squish it's mud between my toes Or touch my finger to my nose. I'd love just once to walk around With human feet to touch the ground, But I have not two legs that swing, I haven't arms, just these two wings. And so we went our separate ways In wonder and surprise. For we'd both seen God's precious gifts Through someone else's eyes. - [The Passing Years](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-passing-years/): Life passes by so fast, Lord, I know I'm sure to miss A vital part unless you keep Reminding me of this. There's so much that I want to do, A lot I've left undone, So many plans discarded, And a few I've not begun. Life passes by so fast, Lord, How often I've been told, It always does around the time That we are growing old. For everything a season Is wise as well as just, But I had rather wear me out, Than fall apart with rust. Life passes by so fast, Lord, The days, the months, the years, Lord keep a smile upon my lips, And blot away the tears. Teach me to lean upon Your arm, When pain and sickness strike, To tell the facts from fancies, That sometimes look alike. Life passes by so fast, Lord, And yet how kind You are, In granting me the precious years, That I have had so far. So let the days grow shorter, The darkest shadows part, But put the wrinkles on my face, ...And never on my heart By Grace E. Easley - [A Dream Within A Dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-dream-within-a-dream/): Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow- You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream; Yet if hope has flown away In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none, Is it therefore the less gone? All that we see or seem Is but a dream within a dream. I stand amid the roar Of a surf-tormented shore, And I hold within my hand Grains of the golden sand- How few! yet how they creep Through my fingers to the deep, While I weep- while I weep! O God! can I not grasp Them with a tighter clasp? O God! can I not save One from the pitiless wave? Is all that we see or seem But a dream within a dream? By Edgar Allan Poe - [End Of The Day](https://www.poetryoflife.com/end-of-the-day/): Is anybody happier because you passed this way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to them today? The day is almost over, and its' toiling time is through. Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Can you say tonight in parting with the day that's slipping fast, That you helped a single person of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said? Does one whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead? Did you waste the day or use it? Was it well or sorely spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say: You have earned one more tomorrow by what you did today - [Purple Rain](https://www.poetryoflife.com/purple-rain/): I know that if I saw purple rain I'd recognize I'd gone insane. But I simply don't know how to explain that I'm in love to my brain. I think about you day and night. All day long you're in my sight. The fire in my heart you have ignited. My mind and soul are delighted. I can't concentrate on my day to day routine. I only think of you between the times we will see each other. I could never want another. You've captured my heart and stolen my soul. I believe that I've lost control. It's a feeling I never want to go away. I want to be with you every day. So I guess I have seen purple rain. Because this feeling I have is new and strange. It must be a miracle that we've found this love. So we can't do anything but thank God above for purple rain (our love). - [Their Wait…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/their-wait/): ~ Thanks Maithilee for this Contribution ~ - [I like ODDS that make me EVEN](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-like-odds-that-make-me-even/): I like odds, they help me get even - [Faces](https://www.poetryoflife.com/faces/): ~ Written & Contributed by Anangha ~ - [Letting Go](https://www.poetryoflife.com/letting-go/): As silence fills my loneliness Only for you my heart cries The growing gnawing  pain within myself That tears every senses of my life. Tears flow endlessly Even my eyes swells in deep agony But nothing had been left That I burned even more with desire Just to feel the warmness of your embrace. I still have the memories when we first meet Memories that I thought would just be the beginning And would never end But suddenly it was gone with  the wind. I always say I LOVE YOU Deep inside my heart I do Thinking that you feel the same way too That even we're miles away we can make it through I felt my world shattered like a glass One day when you told me that I was just a back up And that you are still in search of your perfect match For someone you can marry even when there's no real LOVE. I have been waiting for a chance Hoping that one day you would realize and understand I gave you everything that I have Just to let you know that I love you so much You have closed your door to me indeed Even if I was just trying to talk , just being a FRIEND Then I realized,Perhaps I was  obsessed and was pushing myself  to you... And now, I need to say goodbye and Let go. - [I’ll Never Ever Trust Again](https://www.poetryoflife.com/ill-never-ever-trust-again/): You know exactly how I feel about others You know that I'm reluctant to trust people, Coz I fear them cheat me You know I expect 100% trustworthiness from the person that I trust. You knew each and everything about me, Because I trust you, and you asked me to trust you. You are a person who always likes to stay happily Your happiness is different from my happiness I have seen many things you do, Why you do those because that brings you happiness You wont do anything to bring sorrow..! Your little happy moments brought me pain and sorrow. But I need to bare that because you are happy I never spoke about it, I never let you know that I know everything that you do. I never put restrictions, I never command you, I never gave any orders. I let you to live the way you like Coz everyone likes to live in his or her own style I stayed by your side everyday, I came with you everyday to your doorstep to make you feel safe and cared I have no words to say that I love you everyday, As you do always But one thing that I can assure, that is I'm not lying. From the very first meeting I started to suffer I bared every pain, even though I knew that I have been cheated Each an every time that you cheat me, I thought, Oh this may be the last time that she is cheating me But my count is endless You stole me happiness, peaceful mind, my dreams, my hopes, my sleep. etc You may be sleeping nicely every night I do the opposite of that every time Do you know how would a person feel If he knows that his very trustworthy person has cheated him Do anyone treat you lovingly when they know you have been cheated them Do anyone keep trust you Does anyone can trust them again I have lost my sleep, Coz since the morning till the night what I experience is cheating, I suddenly wake up at night with fear And I cannot remember how many days I slept peacefully since I met you Morning to night how many lies that you tell me I believe every your words, coz I love you How can I think you are lying me Coz you are the one and only one Who knows my every secret, the only one whom that I trust How can I believe that one and only my trustworthy person is lying If this is so how can I ever believe another I'll never ever trust a person again Writen and contributed by Sithira - [In The Arms Of A Stranger](https://www.poetryoflife.com/in-the-arms-of-a-stranger/): When I was tiny – I was dark and stout My fairy godmother – Just never came about I knew I was ugly – My smile made it worse I cried every night – I knew I was cursed Then one day a star shot out of sight Was it an angel – it wasn’t very bright Months had past – I had no clue So I sat with candles burning tissue It wasn’t witchcraft – It was only my mind I wrote in it a letter A letter hoping I would be fine Fairer skin-finer lines Hoping to be lovely I wanted this right. Years past my color changed Lighter than the moon and darker was my mane I now wondered what would I do So I wrote another letter And I asked for you. Lighter eyes darker hair Shiny lips that beautiful stare When you would touch me my foot would pop It was then I met you – we were walking away The sea breeze was whistling- Shuffling my hair Like a star you touched me around my waist And in all suddenness my foot went in haste And out of my heel popped out my foot Stumbling away I fell into your looks And again you touched me That stare was so bright Ill hold you my angel with all my might I now make you my heart – The day you stop That day I will fall apart From an ugly duckling into a swan My fairy godmother trumpeting her horn Screaming loudly this is who I am Telling everyone it was all her plan Hoping and wondering What her next plan would be She left you here alone Alone here with me - [Looking Back At You](https://www.poetryoflife.com/looking-back-at-you/): The good you find in others, is in you too. The faults you find in others, are your faults as well. After all, to recognize something you must know it. The possibilities you see in others, are possible for you as well. The beauty you see around you, is your beauty. The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are. To change your world, you must change yourself. To blame and complain will only make matters worse. Whatever you care about, is your responsibility. What you see in others, shows you yourself. See the best in others, and you will be your best. Give to others, and you give to yourself. Appreciate beauty, and you will be beautiful. Admire creativity, and you will be creative. Love, and you will be loved. Seek to understand, and you will be understood. Listen, and your voice will be heard. Show your best face to the mirror, and you'll be happy with the face looking back at you. - [There’s a lot in Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/theres-a-lot-in-life/): I look at now, i look at then, my life has come to an end. No one knows what it's like, i feel like stabbing myself with a dike. Sick of the same things everyday, i wanna make it all go away. I don't know what to do, i wish i could be just like you. Being able to do what i want is hard, sometimes i feel like a peice of lard. Nothing makes sence anymore, i cry and cry pounding the floor. It hurts inside that i feel so depressed, maybe i need a little rest. I know my friends depend on me, is there something out there i don't see? Being alone is really tuff, when will i get through all this stuff? I'm hoping soon i'll realize, there's a lot in life with open eyes. - [Take A Little Time](https://www.poetryoflife.com/take-a-little-time/): Take a little time my child, Stay right here with me. Take a little time my child, The hasty often can't see. Take a little time my child, And you will have all that you need. Take a little time my child, And wait for the fruit of your seed. Take a little time my child, And let me be your guide. Take a little time my child, And under my wings you can hide. For I am the Essence of Time, I am never early, never late. So listen to me, the Essence of Time, And do not be afraid to wait. - [The Light Of Friendship](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-light-of-friendship/): I've seen the light And it's in you, In everything you are And in everything you do. It's a perfect light That shines for all to see. It radiates from you And has pierced the heart of me. The light is from a friend. It's a light that keeps me warm. It lets me know how loved I am, And keeps me safe from harm. To you my friend I am thankful, In each and every way. For you lift my spirits up, With every passing day. To know that you are there for me, It makes me feel alive. Because it is your friendship's light, Upon which my love thrives. Thank you isn't good enough, But they're the only words I know. It is your light of friendship, That gives my world it's glow. - [A Friend](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-friend/): If I could catch a rainbow I would do it Just for you And share with you Its beauty On the days You're feeling blue If I could build a mountain You could call Your very own A place to find serenity A place to be alone If I could Take your troubles I would toss them In the sea But all these things I'm finding Are impossible for me I cannot build a mountain Or catch a rainbow fair But let me be What I know best A friend That's always there - [Treasure Of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/treasure-of-life/): There are treasures in life, but owners are few Of money and power to buy things brand new. Yet you can be wealthy and feel regal too, If you will just look for the treasures in you. These treasures in life are not hard to find When you look in your heart, your soul, and your mind. For when you are willing to share what's within, Your fervent search for riches will end. The joy and the laughter, the smile that you bring; The heart unafraid to love and to sing; The hand always willing to help those in need; Ones quick to reach out, to labor and fee. So thank you for sharing these great gifts inside; The caring, the cheering, the hug when one cried. Thanks for the energy, encouragement too, And thank you for sharing the treasures in you. - [Life’s Winding Roads](https://www.poetryoflife.com/lifes-winding-roads/): Sometimes we take the long way To places we need to go, We find that it's a winding road, So round and round we go. We think we find a shortcut; It takes longer than it should. Some turns that we make in our lives Aren't really all that good. From here on out I'll take the straight away, No matter the time in which it takes; And hope that God will guide me, And that I make no more mistakes. Think about the road you take, It may take you out of your way, Do not take the roads I took, In the end, you may have to pay. - [The True Light](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-true-light/): When you look into life, You don't see what's inside; For you look with your eyes And not with your heart. If you want to know the truth, Then you have to close your eyes; And open your heart To see the true light. Don't try to change What was really there, Just because what you saw Brought you only despair. The truth is the truth, And it will never change - No matter how much You try to forget. - [Tomorrow May Become Never](https://www.poetryoflife.com/tomorrow-may-become-never/): Say your I love you's today Tomorrow it might be too late Here and now is forever Regrets my friend, are too hard to shake Tomorrow may become never Who knows when they could be gone I've done this one time too many Although I knew it was wrong So I love you mother and father I love you my brother alike I love you my husband and daughter And all who have influenced my life I will always speak from the heart I will speak every word as our last I shall have no further regrets When someone I love has passed - [Questions Of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/questions-of-life/): How many steps will it take to walk a mile? How many seconds will it take to wait a while? How many battles do we need for us to win? How many Gods do we need to forgive our sins? How many times must a man betray his faith? How many times can a man control his hate? When do we say that justice isn't fair?? How can we endure the burden that we bear? Where is the youth who will dare? Where can we find the people who really care? Where can we find the road to success? Is it in the north, south, east, or west? Where can I find true love? That God had gave from above? How many struggles do we need to make it through? When do we say that a statement is false or true? How can I forgive others? When they killed my peers? Can you give help to those people in need? After they have dropped you and you bleed? Who are the people you can trust? In this world, to fight is a must. The world will continue to evolve, Until those questions have been solved. - [I Am Someone](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-am-someone/): I am someone I walked past a dead face even though the person was alive I saw my eyes in the mirror and cried at the sight I looked at a person I didn¹t know and I met a friend I got heads to turn when I walked past I learned a lot about myself when I lost a new friend I cried every tear in my body when I thought about love I got hit bad then got back in the ring I climbed a mountain of rocks and saw an eagle fly over- head I heard terrible things about myself when no one thought I was listening I realized I was strong when I didn¹t cry when it hurt I found out who I was when I was with someone else I thought I was lost forever when a friend found me I held a life in my hand and it was my own I was a pawn in someone else's game so I surrendered to a brook I walked the fine line between surviving and not wanting to survive I still am I am someone - [Courage To Move On](https://www.poetryoflife.com/courage-to-move-on/): They had been together for many a year, Now, all she could feel was fear. She gave all that she could give, It just wasn't the way she wanted to live. He left without a backward glance, Not even giving their love a chance. She often wonders what she could have done, To keep him from going on the run. Now she is living all alone, With nothing to call her own. She can barely make herself eat, Wondering if her life will ever again be complete. This woman is now moving along, Building her courage, and becoming strong. Time will heel her broken pride, Toward the sunset her heart will glide. - [Words To Live By](https://www.poetryoflife.com/words-to-live-by/): Love makes us patient, understanding and kind, And we judge with the heart, not with the mind, For as soon as LOVE enters the heart's opened door The hatred we once saw are not there any more. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is Than a fatted ox and hatred with it. Whenever you are troubled, Put your problems in GOD's hands, For He has faced all problems And He will understand. Trouble and anguish have come upon me. But Thy commandments are my delight. Everything is by comparison Both the bitter and the sweet, And it takes a bit of them To make our Lives complete - [Walking Alone](https://www.poetryoflife.com/walking-alone/): Neither sin nor holy deed, Can unchain me from my need, To hear your voice, To feel your touch, I never would have thought, I'd miss you this much. From the moment we parted, I began wandering the uncharted, To have truly loved, And truly lost, I stole a piece of heaven, And must now pay the cost. The world seems so void, And I am terribly annoyed, That no matter what I say, No matter what I do, No matter what the time, I still think of you. The hardest thing is not to call, To sit and do nothing at all, To agonize in solitude, Over my terrible fate, To walk into the future, Without my perfect mate. - [Second Chance](https://www.poetryoflife.com/second-chance/): When we went out all things were right and everything was fine then we broke up and I cried so hard cause you were no longer mine You said you needed time and space so I was like "okay" I stood around & waited as we drifted farther away I thought that we would reunite but I geuss that you did not so I got close to giveing up to let go is what i've been taught ...but then one day you changed your mind and finally came around I guess you finally realized just what you had found (LoL) I didn't want to start again I didn't want to cry to go through another break-up like that ...I think I'd rather die I finally took my chances because I knew we'd make it last and now we are together ...no matter whats in our past We've gotten through the hard times and gotten through the pain we've been dating for a month now and there's so much in it for me to gain I'm so glad that we're together and we made it through the past I know this time it feels so right I know we'll make it last! - [Believe While Others](https://www.poetryoflife.com/believe-while-others/): Believe while others are doubting. - [I Will Be Here](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-will-be-here/): Whenever you're sad, or feeling blue, Just call on me. I'll be here for you. Whenever you're happy, or feeling sad, Just call on me. You are going to be glad that you had. 'Cause I'm gonna be there with open arms. I'm going to be there to bear your arms. I may be young, or tiny like a bug, but when you're sad I swear to God, I give the biggest hugs. So when you're lonely or just plain blue, Just think of me, or this poem, And I'll come to you. - [To Reflect](https://www.poetryoflife.com/to-reflect/): On those stones I walked alone, bearing only the name that I’d been given. I walked until I reached the shore, of the life that I’ve been living. Staring into breaking waves memories of broken days and all the times that went away. Reflecting on my life. On that bridge I walked alone, staring down at rocks below. I dreamed at last I was back home, in the company of those I’ve known. Hanging on a steel beam separating life from dream listening to the running stream. Reflecting on my life. On those stones I lay alone, motionless and without breath. And now at last I’ve found my home, Reflecting on my death. - [Thought Games](https://www.poetryoflife.com/thought-games/): To me you are a candle, that will never go out, Shining, flickering, Lighting my heart and my mind. When I look at you, your presence pierces my soul. I am bound, by your loveliness. I have been but a pebble, But you make me feel like a rock. I can only touch our memories, When I want to touch you. How you have me captured, In your tightly wound silk web. I give myself to you over and over in my dreams, I am immersed, Deep into the ocean of my thoughts of you. Not being able to decipher, the difference, Between fantasy and reality. Oh, but I know, You, are both my fantasy and my reality, Always will you sit, on the mantelpiece of my heart. I fight the demons inside me, So I can do what is right. Forever, is my Feeling, Always, is my Time, Great, is my Lord, Love, is my Goal. - [Care](https://www.poetryoflife.com/care/): Tell me your dreams, what you and your subconscious mind share We will find a doorway at the end of the stairs Nay don't feel upset Nay don't stare into space oblivious of the world without a care Why are you just unaware About the objectivity of life's true meaning that one should bear Maybe you're lacking the warmth and care Maybe you should not compare Or maybe one should impregnate you with Love, Solace and Care I don't know about tomorrow So just forget about your sorrows That makes you feel so furrowed As tomorrows are never seen Until it is shared - [A Life…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-life/): Oh! Don’t you see yonder? A pretty girl on that shore.. Sitting there by her self, Lost, Alone, Sad….beautiful. Her wet lashes look up now and then Seeking out onto the sea, Searching beyond the horizon far For when her sailor come back for her Upon the rock she sat As the waves beat across that A wild beat that only the sea knew Her sad heart swayed to the beat Tears trickled down her face Tiny salty drops fell into the water Her hopes, her dreams, her life Washed away with the huge waves She knew he wouldn’t come back Back from the world so far So far behind he left her She couldn’t follow him there Oh! There she sits by herself On that rock waiting For her beloved to return From the world unknown…… - [Be Passionate Through Life!](https://www.poetryoflife.com/be-passionate-through-life/): Be passionate. When one is passionate there is a deep desire. A fire inside. And the will to approach life's circumstances and challenges, in a real way both to yourself and others. To explore your creative side, express yourself, in depth and knowledge. There is no need to be quiet. There is no need to hold back. Run free and explore your life. With perseverance, consistency, Always listening. The inner ability to strive on, to proceed in power love and a sound mind. Be willing, be able Strive on with passion, but let wisdom be your guard, let understanding build character in you, appreciate beauty, sincerity, purity. Keep it close never exchange it. For it is like hidden treasure waiting to discovered. - [If You Have A Dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/if-you-have-a-dream/): Don't wait for some distant day to come, it may be too late before you've even begun. Not everyone will agree with all you decide. Be true to yourself first and foremost. The only important thing in life is what you do with the time you spend here on earth. Don't be afraid to follow your desires, they are not silly nor selfish. Take the time and do what makes you feel alive. Leave your fears and regrets in the past, for this is where they belong. Don't cloud today with things that can't be undone. You have no more control over yesterday or tomorrow, than you do the raging of your passions. Do not quiet these dreams nor quench your desires. For if you do, your journey is ended. You have only today to begin anew and follow your dreams. For in the end all we have are our memories. When the twilight comes to us, let there be, No excuses, no explanations, no regrets! - [The Darkness](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-darkness/): If only it were so simple, to cruise through life smelling roses; but the obstacles blacken the countryside, and we unwittingly crush them beneath our boots. Dreams sustain us through the madness; goals give a finish line to our race. Yet they change with every turn, around every wall, and remain elusive throughout the quest. Mistakes are made, and regrets are our luggage; we will drag them with us to slow us down. The victories are flashes of light, sudden and unlasting, which allow us to glimpse the road ahead before darkness descends. Love is bitter, yet it is the bread that keeps us. Over and over it fills us up, only to starve us. The people whom we love shape our destinies and our strengths, yet leave us cold and alone in the darkness. There are others trying to race to the end; occasionally, we bump into one or two. The bonds we form help us down the path less lonely but eventually, we lose each other in the darkness. Alone is not a bad way to be; it clears your head and focuses you on the journey. Cherish the short intervals during the quest you have with others, but be prepared to walk alone in the darkness. - [I See The Face](https://www.poetryoflife.com/i-see-the-face/): God took you away. It doesn't seem fair, but in the back of my mind, you will always be there. You weren't a close friend, but our paths did cross, and your absence in this world, is to me a great loss. You were too young to die, and too innocent to feel that pain. Only heaven benefits, because you it has now gained. I may think of you a little less with each passing day, but your strength is something I won't forget, you have changed me in a way. I wish for you eternal peace; that's what you deserve my friend. I hope I lead my life well enough to meet up with you in the end. - [Footprints In Time](https://www.poetryoflife.com/footprints-in-time/): Two young lovers, Walking on the sand, Gazing at each other, Talking hand in hand, The prints they leave behind them, Marking memories of the past, The long beach laid before them, Hoping love will last, The ocean captures the footprints, And erases them from the shore, Taking with it remembrances, And leaving them with more, Many years have passed, Time flies when you're having fun, And before you know it innocence fades, And the teen years are done, Now she's back on the beach, Except she is alone, Watching and waiting, For the love that hadn't grown, She walks along the ocean, Two footprints, not four, Wondering where the laughter went, Why he didn't love her more, Then she stops to sit, And draws his name in the sand, A celestial stranger comes along, And reaches out a hand, Hesitantly she takes it, And he listens to her cries, He's been there before, He's heard many lies, They decide to walk, And she follows, not knowing why, Love will always be reborn again, Even if it may die, She is more cautious than before, And as she looks back at the footprints, She smiles seeing not two, but four, This time will be different, Her heart trying to say, Something magical happened, She felt it the first day, Something clicked when they touched, A jolt from inside, She knew he'd be there always, If she had something to confide, Now here it is twenty years later, And his love for her, Is now even greater, He looks at her like the first time they met, And despite all the years gone by, They can never forget, Those four special footprints, That are never washed away, They'll stay forever on her heart, Until their dying day. - [My Far Away Friend](https://www.poetryoflife.com/my-far-away-friend/): Just want to say good morning Hope your day is sunny and bright And life is a special blessing That with you through the night. Each day is very special Because of you my friend That's why this little message To you I'd like to send. Thank you for your kindness The advise you always share And thank you for your loving ways That makes me know you care. Please know the feeling's mutual I'm here for you each day And know my thoughts are with you Even though you're far away. We may not see each other Distance separates us that's true But in my heart a special place Remains open just for you. - [When Friends Let…](https://www.poetryoflife.com/when-friends-let/): Near to the door he paused to stand as he took his class ring off her hand all who were watching did not speak as a silent tear ran down his cheek and through his mind the memories ran of the moments they walked and ran in the sand (hand and hand) but now her eyes were so terribly cold* for he would never again have her to hold they watched in silence as he bent near and whispered the words..... "I LOVE YOU" in her ear he touched her face and started to cry as he put on his ring and wanted to die and just then the wind began to blow as they lowered her casket into the snow.... this is what happens to man alive..... when friends let friends.... drink and drive. - [The Meaning Of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/the-meaning-of-life/): If you've never asked the question Who or when or why or how Give your mind that great suggestion Go ahead and do it now You will find when you consider All the options that abound There is still but one conclusion Where peace of mind is found It not in education In religion of in books In retirement funds and IRAs Or how the market looks It's not in status or in style How low in golf you score It's not the running of a mile Or who you're working for It's not the price you pay for things It's not the jewels and fancy rings It's not the checks and credit cards Secured by all those guns and guards It's not the beauty of your face It's not a matter of your race It's not the muscle on your bones Your classy looks or great skin tones What matter most in life today Is where you stand along the way Not what you have, but what you are How faith in God succeeds by far God is the answer to the question Of the who, when, why or how And he gives the invitation Trust in me and do it now You'll find God meets your deepest need With His kind words your soul he'll feed He guide your steps and make things right He'll turn darkness into light. - [See Me](https://www.poetryoflife.com/see-me/): -=-=-=-=-=-=- - [Don’t Ever](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dont-ever/): Don't ever be reluctant to show your feelings when you're happy, give in to it. When you're not, live with it. Don't ever be afraid to try to make things better, you might be surprised at the results. Don't ever take the weight of the world on your shoulders. Don't ever feel threatened by the future, take life one day at a time. Don't ever feel guilty about the past, what's done is done. Don't stop learning from any mistakes you might have made. Don't ever feel that you are alone, there is always somebody there for you to reach out to. Don't ever forget that you can achieve so many of the things you can imagine… It's not as hard as it seems. Don't ever stop loving, don't ever stop believing, don't ever stop dreaming your dreams. - [Life Still Has A Meaning](https://www.poetryoflife.com/life-still-has-a-meaning/): If there is a future there is time for mending- Time to see your troubles coming to an ending. Life is never hopeless however great your sorrow- If you're looking forward to a new tomorrow. If there is time for wishing then there is time for hoping- When through doubt and darkness you are blindly groping. Though the heart be heavy and hurt you may be feeling- If there is time for praying there is time for healing. So if through your window there is a new day breaking- Thank God for the promise, though mind and soul be aching, If with harvest over there is grain enough for gleaning- There is a new tomorrow and life still has meaning. - [A Dream](https://www.poetryoflife.com/a-dream/): In visions of the dark night I have dreamed of joy departed- But a waking dream of life and light Hath left me broken-hearted. Ah! what is not a dream by day To him whose eyes are cast On things around him with a ray Turned back upon the past? That holy dream- that holy dream, While all the world were chiding, Hath cheered me as a lovely beam A lonely spirit guiding. What though that light, thro' storm and night, So trembled from afar- What could there be more purely bright In Truth's day-star? - [Footsteps of Angels](https://www.poetryoflife.com/footsteps-of-angels/): When the hours of Day are numbered, And the voices of the Night Wake the better soul, that slumbered, To a holy, calm delight; Ere the evening lamps are lighted, And, like phantoms grim and tall, Shadows from the fitful firelight Dance upon the parlor wall; Then the forms of the departed Enter at the open door; The beloved, the true-hearted, Come to visit me once more; He, the young and strong, who cherished Noble longings for the strife, By the roadside fell and perished, Weary with the march of life! They, the holy ones and weakly, Who the cross of suffering bore, Folded their pale hands so meekly, Spake with us on earth no more! And with them the Being Beauteous, Who unto my youth was given, More than all things else to love me, And is now a saint in heaven. With a slow and noiseless footstep Comes that messenger divine, Takes the vacant chair beside me, Lays her gentle hand in mine. And she sits and gazes at me With those deep and tender eyes, Like the stars, so still and saint-like, Looking downward from the skies. Uttered not, yet comprehended, Is the spirit's voiceless prayer, Soft rebukes, in blessings ended, Breathing from her lips of air. Oh, though oft depressed and lonely, All my fears are laid aside, If I but remember only Such as these have lived and died! ------------------------------------- Written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - [Dare To Be](https://www.poetryoflife.com/dare-to-be/): By Steve Maraboli - [Seasons of Life](https://www.poetryoflife.com/seasons-of-life/): Every single day when the world’s bright and green I look for the way to find out what life means The sun shines bright over this place We’re all running to win the world-wide race Who will get there first and win the prize In the end, we’ll learn all that matters is the size The size of your heart and the things that you do To love one another is necessary, it’s true The world then grows hot and so very dry The only healing water is the tears that we cry We wonder what happened to the paradise What happened to all the things happy and nice The warm sun burns with all its might The people of the world struggle and fight Searching for survival under the scorching sun We must find ourselves or we will be done. And the world grows cold and forsaken All hope and joy are being taken The wind blows cold through the trees Soon there will be no more leaves Of hope and healing, love and caring There’s no more life to be sharing Not that we would, so alone we are We are as far apart as the stars And death comes over this stark cold land I hate you so much I won’t take you by the hand There’s ice in my chest and snow’s on the ground Why couldn’t we live before this death was found We’re so frozen, trapped in our tombs The icy cold shadow that over us looms I have no hope that this ice will melt Cold is all we’ve ever really felt Then suddenly a thaw begins We’re no longer wasting away in sins Happiness once more, bright and green But still we’re wondering what life means We never know exactly what we feel We can never know what is real Is the dark over Are we on the mend Or is this just a cycle that will never end - [One More Chance](https://www.poetryoflife.com/one-more-chance/): If I was smart I would have left you by now, I really don't know what I'm thinking, I've come to the point where I don't know how I feel, Its bad when you take me home crying. But even though I tell people and act like I don't care, Deep inside I know I do, Because its those special moments that we share, That makes me want to be with you. Maybe its not love, maybe its not lust, But I do know my feelings are real, I think that what we need is trust, And I need to know how you really feel. I don't have the time to put up with your priorities, Things need to change now, Cuz what you do, I cant handle it, Maybe I need to do something, I just don't know how. One more chance is what I'm giving you, Please make us last, Cuz you're one of the few, That makes me go back to the past. For now I'm letting it go, I'm going to try and forget, But just to let you know, I'm not going to forgive. You hurt me like you'll never understand, But I'm going to move on, I'm going to forget if I can... - [Where’s My Rider](https://www.poetryoflife.com/wheres-my-rider/): Here I am at mid day Where did my rider go I just started leading the pack Now I just don't know Why does it always happen to me Just as I am getting ahead I lose the thing that guides me on Now I'm all alone instead My rider said we were as one Now he's on another horse Do not know what I did To change my rider's course Life doesn't seem to favor me No one left to hold my rein I try and try to get ahead I'm left here feeling pain Am I just to be alone I can't believe it's true I need someone to confide Keep me from feeling blue I'm looking out over the land In search of a new friend I can't believe this is the plan To be alone in the end ## Pages - [Contact](https://www.poetryoflife.com/get-in-touch/): For any questions, suggestions, website feedback, advertising, etc. complete the form below to get in touch with me. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.poetryoflife.com/privacy-policy/): Information Automatically Logged - [About](https://www.poetryoflife.com/about/): My name is Praveen Kumar. 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