thriveni c mysore Poet Free verse

bittersweet life

“If you've never eaten while crying you don’t know what life tastes like.”
- Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Even sweetest freshwater river
seeks refuge in salts of vast ocean

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Hiba Junaid April 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM First of all, can I just say that I love the quote? It brought a genuine smile to my face. The two-liner itself is a beautiful example of brevity that stands out, and just works. The message is beautiful. Congrats on your win! thriveni c mysore April 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM Yes, this quote helps me too. I keep repeating it whenever I am sad dear friend. Thank you so much for your kind visit. All that we love, at some point brings us tears dear poet. thank you for your sweet words.

Trina Layne March 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM That's a lovely contrast! Interesting perspective on the yin and yangs of life :) thriveni c mysore March 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM I am glad you liked the write dear friend. thank you very much for your kind visit and words. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM Wow. So profound. Belated congrats, thiveni. thriveni c mysore March 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM Thank you dear poet for your kind visit and sweet words. Thank you

Len Gasun March 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM Great two-lined verse with great food for thoughts my dear poet friend. Belated Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. I love it and enjoyed. God bless you always and your poetry. Hugs thriveni c mysore March 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM Hope you are doing well dear friend. Thank you for your kind visit. I am grateful to you for the precious blessings and hugs. Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith March 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Something to think about... Have a blessed day with your win................ thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM you do like it dear friend! The most cherished will always bring tears at some point don't you agree? Thank you dear friend for your kind visit and blessings. Cheers!

Marilene Evans March 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM Sometimes, you have to go through bittersweet situations in your path of life. Congratulations. thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM I agree dear poet, we have to face them with courage. Thank you for your kind visit and words dear friend, means so much to me. Thank you.

Charlotte Puddifoot March 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM nice two liner - congrats on your win in the contest, and thanks for commenting on my work :) thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM Thank you for this kind visit dear poet. I am glad you liked this, thank you for your time and words. It is a pleasure to read your powerful, fearless poetry dear friend. Happy writing.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM - Beautiful and touching lines, congratulations on your win in the contest :) - thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:23 AM Hey dear friend, thank you for your kind visit and such pleasant words. Thank you for your time and special smile dear poet, thank you.

I Am Anaya March 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM This is beautiful poetry, congratulations on your win ! ~ faving thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:22 AM Thank you for your kind visit dear friend, I am overjoyed to get a fave from you! Thank you for today's happiness dear poet, means so much to me. Thank you.

Maclawrence Famuyiwa March 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM Nice poem. Congrats. thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM I am so glad you liked this write dear friend, thank you very much for your kind visit and sweet words. thank you.

David Crandall March 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM Thoughtful and though provoking poem and quote! Good one! thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM I am so glad you liked this dear friend, thank you for your kind visit and precious words. thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM A lovely, eloquent and deep poem, Thriveni. It's a fave. Much enjoyed! :) thriveni c mysore March 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. your cheerful words helps me to define happiness to my fluttering heart, a fave?! You made my day dear friend, means a world to me. Thank you.