Quagmire

Strings of doubt, clusters of chaos can soar high

In an imperceptible vague-sky

Your senses can whirl and swirl

No matter who you are, boy or a girl!

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They turn your thoughts from bad to worse, for sure!

And you sink in the quagmire of your thoughts, unsure

Brings the feeling of inertia, stagnancy, and negativity

That engulfs you in the mud of frustration, angst, and anxiety.

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Yes, they are the hushed swords

Can slaughter your peace and strength’s chord

And you sink in the quagmire, deep

Even your reflection may seem to delete.

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Shoo! Shoo away!
Breathe out loud! Calm down!
Beat everything! 

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And listen to your inner voice and look at the ray of light

That peeps through the tiny cracks, a bright-sight!

Your trust and hope can erase the darkness

And like a Phoenix, you can rise with brightness!

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Pooja Mandla

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Image Credit: Pixabay

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26 responses to “Quagmire”

  1. Truly inspiring . We have to listen to our inner voice๐Ÿ’š

  2. What a superb poem, Pooja. I have written on a very similar theme today but yours is infinitely better. So very well done, my dear๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

    1. Thank you, dear Gowri๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

    2. Oh, dear Moonmoon…So kind of you saying this. But, yours is a stunning and unique piece. Loved it so much.๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’šThank you for the encouragement, dear๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

    1. Thank you, ma’am๐Ÿ’š

  3. Superb๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

  4. Rise, rise and shine like a Phoenix. Loved it, Pooja!

    1. Thank you, dear Natasha๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š Means a lot.

    1. Thanks Ketki๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

  5. Amazing poem Pooja, mesmerising.

    1. Thank you, dear Mumtaz๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

  6. Beautiful, inspiring poem Pooja!

    1. Thank you, dear Sheetal๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

  7. Superb. Motivating words๐Ÿ’š

    1. Thank you, Shona๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

  8. Reflective and profound, well-written Pooja๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

    1. Thank you, Roodaba๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

    1. Thank you,dear Indrani ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

    1. Thank you ma’am ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

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