#437 I will

I will 

It's a motivational poem. Sometimes, things don't work out the way we want. Plans fail which we thought would work out in future. But, do we have a control over it?

Through this poem, I just want to convey the message to the all the readers that let's not brood over the past, rather envision the bright future. At the end, you matter the most. I am sending the positive vibes to those who are in need.

I will rise, no matter whenever I fall

I will smile no matter how much I cry

I will stand no matter how much I tremble

I will hold myself , no matter how much I shake

Not the world, as simple as you think

Demanding a bolder version of you every week

Day seems night and night as day

The clock ticks daily all the way

Reminding to forget the past, look ahead

For the glorious future instead

Hey folk, why to halt and worry

When you are yourself to carry

No one gonna do it for you

Unload the traumas and guilt bothering you

Let them point, let them judge 

And let them question you 

Had they ever walked the same route as that of you?

Never mind, who says when and what

But truth always wins at last

Do the best and trust the process

So that you would never regret

Karma is a real bitch, let it work

What goes around, comes back

No effort ever goes in vain

Never stop to try again.

Do you think, it's gonna be easy

Not at all, but it's worth it.

7-11-2022

Sweta Sarangi

#242 An expedition to world of words

An expedition to world of words

I am overwhelmed to share with all the readers of this blog that, our blog has crossed 50000 views. For me, it’s a joyous unforgettable moment. It’s a great transition in terms of writing from view 1 to view 50000 for me. When I was new to this blogging world, I had no idea about what to write and how to write. I was like a premature baby who landed to the world all of  a sudden. I was completely ignorant of the power of blogging. At that time, it was only a way to fill the gaps between study hours. That can be none other than switching to one of my pastime –writing. This blog was initially created by my sister who later invited me to contribute to this blog. By this way, I entered into this world of words.

In my primary phase of life, my father used to compose poems for both of us to recite in competitions being organized in school. I was always surprised by the way he used to compose poems within limited time frame. Once I asked my father, “Papa, how do you compose such lovely poems? Will I be able to compose any poems in future?’’ To these questions, he replied calmly, “We can do anything if we have an interest in it, let alone poetry.” At that that time, I could not figure out the meaning hidden in these words but accepted it in my mind with a smile on my face. I was unaware of the intensity of words that he used in his answer.  At that time I had never developed an interest to compose poems. More ever I was inclined towards learning music. And yes, I am equally passionate about music now also.

I could remember the day I put my hands to writing poetry.  I was in sixth standard then, when started to observe my sister writing down something in her diary. Initially I did not bother her much but later I found that she was composing some poems and noting those in her diary. I read one of her poems; the words that she used in her poem blew away my mind. It was just wonderful. I was inspired by her work and decided to put my hands on writing poetry. I also maintained one diary solely for writing whatever came to my mind. It was a start and a small step taken by me.Both of us used to share our works with each other and this boosted up the spirit to write more and more.

Blogging was like an evolution for me in the field of writing. I realised its worth in my life when I started writing down my emotions in form of stories. I am more often a story teller than a poet. I was an amateur who was in search of a better story line or characters to fit the context. Here, I am about to share how has blogging changed my life.

1)    Blogging provides me a platform to share my words with the world, read others work and get inspired.

2)    Blogging heals my mind. It is just the best way to write down my feelings in forms of poetry, fiction or articles whenever I feel low. It acts like a friend in disguise.

3)    Blogging helps me to enhance my writing skill. The more I write, the more I become clear about my thought.

4)    Blogging makes me feel contented as I am able to express myself in a way which I want to be.

5)    Blogging accelerates my control over the words.

6)    Blogging provides me a way to observe all things around minutely. By observing the elements of nature, I prepare myself to write something on it.

7)    Blogging entertains me and makes me feel fresh to start my leftover work.  

I and my sister have been into this world of blogging for more than four years now. The valuable comments that I receive from my readers are priceless possession which not only brings a smile on my face but also transform my bad day into a good one. Blogging has more power than I had ever imagined. It just made me believe that I can also write my feelings in a better way which I initially thought to be an impossible task. It has provided me a virtual field over which I can cultivate my own thoughts.

So, if you have not started anything like this, don’t worry. Time has arrived for you to hear your own voice. Write down over those white arena and experience the change...

Sweta Sarangi

12-3-2017

#144 It's okay

It’s okay

It’s okay to feel low

When the pace of life seems too slow

It’s okay to be sad

When your days are going bad

It’s okay to cry

When the situations try to petrify

It’s okay to tremble

When your feet fall on hard pebbles

It’s okay to break down

When ordeals knock you down

It’s okay to shatter

In a discovery of yourself better

But it’s not okay to give up

Because It’s only you who

Has to trust every bit of yourself up

Pick yourself up from detritus

Lift yourself up to a new level

Place yourself to a new height

Convince your mind every time

That the glorious sun of your life

Has not descended yet

Still a new phase has to embark

To embrace every bit of you

To remind you that the journey

To a Magnificent world is

Not over.

25-7-2016

Sweta Sarangi

#97 A winning moment

A winning moment

My poem in spot poetry competition of Anweshan 2015

Duration- 1 hr

The picture was shown in a slide....

Passion to win- a desire,

With energy so high what I aspire

Roads are not straight but curvy,

How can life be so easy??

When I try to reflect back,

Memories are enclosed in a sack

The hardships and endless worries,

Have paid off in the end with glories.

I smile over those incidences,

Which made me cry harder then

Endless drops of tears of happiness,

Roll down from my eyes to face.

I toiled very hard before,

Without caring for world anymore

Practicing in the field-day and night,

Made myself confident and bright.

The day when match began,

We crossed our fingers and hands

Prayed god to support us throughout,

Lest we should not get all out.

For us, it was a final match,

We won toss and chose to bat

Crowds cheered our names aloud,

That made us feel very proud.

Our ultimate aim- to win,

For our motherland and kin

To let our national flag fly high,

Among all other nations, in the sky.

Target was set to 320 runs,

Because of our Batsmen in right form

It was quite satisfactory,

Hoped that they wouldn’t chase easily.

Now, it was a turn of our bowlers,

To swing and accordingly bowl

Initially they didn’t perform well,

We all got very tensed and failed.

With arrival of an experienced bowler,

Bowled three batsmen in a row

That developed confidence in us,

To win our match in another blow.

Finally we succeeded in winning,

Faces of our fans were shining

It was a winning moment,

We celebrated this success in the end.

Sweta Sarangi

3.3.2015