Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Rhyme

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Follow the Fire

Abodes decorated with illumined candles,
Diyas symbolize our inside glowing fire,
The incense burns gleaming, the candle softly melts,
Spreading the aroma of our fervent desire.

Follow the fire, aglow lustrous and luminous,
Our forlorn heart glitters with its glistening shine,
Pursue future with compelling passion and strength,
Do not surrender, do not lose hope in divine.

Countless obstacles in path may not refrain us,
Radiant fire inside illuminates our soul,
Tranquil calm outside, resolute rebellious heart,
Not crushing defeat, triumph - the striving goal.

Search for light within us, aspiring and sublime,
Shining light that can not be vanquished, never die...
Unconquerable spirit of our ancestors
Paths hazardous and arduous, minds are high.

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Krish Radhakrishna April 2, 2023 at 4:38 AM Great win and congrats on the trophy!! Well deserved! A lighted lamp has such a significance in Indian culture- hope, happiness, wisdom and guiding hand of God!! Malabika Ray Choudhury April 2, 2023 at 5:20 AM Thank you so much, Dear Poet. Welcome back. Yes, so true - a lighted lamp is so significant in our culture. Your comment made my day. Warm wishes ~ Mala

Paula Goldsmith March 11, 2023 at 5:45 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write and win. Have a blessed day writing away................... Malabika Ray Choudhury April 2, 2023 at 5:18 AM Thank you, Paula. Your comment is so appreciated!

Silent One December 27, 2022 at 12:23 PM Inspirational words and a nice flow to your poem with nice rhymes.. the last stanza is spot on.. Malabika Ray Choudhury December 27, 2022 at 4:10 PM Thank you, Dear Poet. Your inspiring comment is precious! Truly appreciated!

Ann Peck December 22, 2022 at 8:17 AM Your poem is very beautiful and inspiring, Mala. I love your first stanza especially. Your poem rhymes so beautifully it just flows. Congratulations on First! Malabika Ray Choudhury December 22, 2022 at 9:18 AM Thank you, Ann. Your delightful visit and thoughtful comment is so appreciated! Merry Christmas ~ Mala

Paul Callus December 21, 2022 at 2:21 AM Back again with congratulations on this very merited trophy win, Mala!! Well done. Warm regards, my friend // paul Malabika Ray Choudhury December 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM Dear Paul, Your comments inspire me to try to write like you. Merry Christmas! Best ~ Mala

Eve Roper December 20, 2022 at 10:07 AM Congratulations on this great verse. Many blessings and Merry Christmas Malabika Ray Choudhury December 20, 2022 at 10:12 AM Thank you, Dear Eve. Truly appreciate your visit and comment. Merry Christmas to you.

Sam Kauffman December 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM Mala, this is such a beautiful poem of encouragement with wonderful phrases like "search for the light within us," "aroma of fervent desire," "do not lose hope in the divine." That one I especially love. Congratulations on your trophy win dear friend! Merry Christmas! Blessings and a hug! Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 3:05 PM Dear Sam, Your comments are as precious as your stunning poems. I feel honoured and humbled as well. It is a privilege to learn from gifted poets like you at this site. It's definitely an ongoing learning. Merry Christmas ~ Mala

Anisha Dutta December 18, 2022 at 10:04 PM Big Congrats to win TOP Love!. Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 3:03 PM Thank you, Dear Anisha. So delighted to hear from you. Truly appreciate.

Valsa George December 18, 2022 at 9:34 PM "search for light within us, aspiring and sublime, shining light that can not be vanquished, never die..." So very inspirational !Hearty Congratulations Mala on your trophy win Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 3:02 PM Thank you, Dear Valsa, for your delightful visit and uplifting words. Feel inspired by your precious comment.

Christuraj Alex December 18, 2022 at 7:54 PM "search for light within us, aspiring and sublime, shining light that can not be vanquished, never die..." - Very beautiful. Philosophical as well all theological too. Congratulations! Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 3:01 PM Thank you, Dear Christuraj. I feel inspired by the comments from you. Warm wishes ~ Mala

Unseeking Seeker December 18, 2022 at 6:06 PM Inspiring, courageous and sublime ~ soul’s fire within brought out vividly! warmest congratulations on your trophy win, Mala Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM Thank you, Dear Poet. We all search for our soul's fire. Your comment is truly appreciated.

John Lawless December 18, 2022 at 5:59 PM we must tend the fires left to us while refining the essence of its embers to reignite fires of our own....well done Malabika Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 2:58 PM Thank you, Dear John. I truly appreciate your visit and thoughtful comment.

JC Brul December 18, 2022 at 5:09 PM This is so profound! your pen illuminates here dear Mala. Congratulations on your trophy win!! Malabika Ray Choudhury December 19, 2022 at 2:57 PM Thank you, Dear JCB. Your inspiring comment is so precious!

Sara Kendrick December 18, 2022 at 2:11 PM Back with congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara Malabika Ray Choudhury December 18, 2022 at 2:22 PM Thank you, Sara. You are so kind! Your poem touched my heart with its sincere emotions and stunning images.

Mystic Rose Rose December 18, 2022 at 1:25 PM You have followed the fire of your souls dear poets. Your poems captured my soul and set it all aglow. Thank you for joining my contest, Congratulation, dear poets ! Malabika Ray Choudhury December 18, 2022 at 2:20 PM Oh My Dear Poet-sponsor, thank you so much for my high placement with other talented poets. Dear Dear Friend, you are so kind - I feel honoured and humbled as well. Your themes are so deep and profound that I can't resist to participate. Merry Christmas! May the divine lights illuminate our souls.

Paul Callus December 17, 2022 at 9:32 AM A beautiful poem in lovely rhyme, containing both the metaphoric and symbolic power of 'fire', Mala. I remember tackling the religious/spiritual meaning of a 'diya' in one of my past poems (a diya on a boat floating out to sea...). ~ Warm regards my friend // paul Malabika Ray Choudhury December 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM Dear Paul, can’t express how precious your visit and thoughtful comments are for me! Thank you, Dear Poet. I will try to find out your poem with connection to Diya. I want to read it. Merry Christmas ~ Mala

Sara Kendrick December 17, 2022 at 7:38 AM Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara Malabika Ray Choudhury December 17, 2022 at 8:48 AM Thanks Sara. Appreciate your encouraging comment. Your visit is delightful.