When the world scorned at me I was hurt
I disliked every word they said, but I kept quiet!
But when the gibes came from my own people
They left me in zillion shards scattered all over!
And then, I, too, began to attack myself.
I lost my chirpy self for I was filled with remorse
Since everyone was pointing fingers at me
I might be wrong and my deeds erroneous!
How I lost all my confidence and good vibes
Charred and scared I carefully locked the doors and windows!
It took me years to discern that those barbs were false
A thousand colourful lies they had painted out of their unhealed selves
Some willingly, some unknowingly followed the beats of the devil’s music.
Pulling down me, mud-slinging and making me lose self-respect
How foolish of me to acknowledge those lies and giving them airs!
As I grew up, I understood my talent lay in my mind.
My heart and my mind aligned at the right time
Taking me out of my stupor and opening a new world before me
I began listening to the music of my soul
And began revelling in my unique journey!
Such lies might be enjoyable but painful for the receiver
Better avoid them lest you crush a budding flower even before it blooms!
You don’t know how your casual jokes rock a life, turn it upside down
How the hapless being lives his life faltering and cowering under fear!
Very few can overcome them, most succumb to the false pressures!
Beautifully written… Harsh reality of life💚💚
Beautiful realization… A lot of people dont realize how they hurt.
I loved your lines, “ A thousand colourful lies they painted out of their unsealed selves.” Realisation, that’s a journey that gives us courage to prioritise our truths.
Nice one about our society.
Loved the poem as well as the cover.
Fantastic 💚
Nice one!
Good one Amrita!!
thank you so much.. 🙂
Yes, sometimes such lies can shatter the victim permanently.
Powerful poem, Amrita.
How true, belief in oneself and loving oneself keeps you moving ahead in life, the lies and masked people are then pushed away
Good one, Amrita 💚💚
Powerful poem.
Better late than never. Beautifully penned.
Beautiful thought, Amrita! Yrs, better to avoid them than to be nipped in the bud!
I have seen people su cumb to such pretentious pressures, crude jokes and cruel remarks…this pleasure they get from teasing others..😔😔
Very well written!👌👌