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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

Date: 4/2/2023 4:38:00 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
Date: 4/2/2023 5:20:00 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

Date: 3/11/2023 5:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write and win. Have a blessed day writing away...................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 4/2/2023 5:18:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Your comment is so appreciated!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/18/2023 5:08:00 PM

Dearest Mala, congratulations for your excellent trophy win with your impressive and expressive poem. I adore your poetic and inspiring use of 'fire' in this beautiful poem of finding and basking in the triumph of one's inner light "that can not be vanquished" Your brilliant artistry shines, my sweet friend. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 1/19/2023 5:48:00 PM

How beautiful are your comments, Dear Susan, as inspiring and delightful as your poems are! Thank you for visiting my page - this is a learning journey for me, every day I feel fortunate to learn from you, and my gifted fellow-poets. Love and hugs ~ Mala

Silent One

Date: 12/27/2022 12:23:00 PM

Inspirational words and a nice flow to your poem with nice rhymes.. the last stanza is spot on..

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/27/2022 4:10:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Poet. Your inspiring comment is precious! Truly appreciated!

Ann Peck

Date: 12/22/2022 8:17:00 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
Date: 12/22/2022 9:18:00 AM

Thank you, Ann. Your delightful visit and thoughtful comment is so appreciated! Merry Christmas ~ Mala

Paul Callus

Date: 12/21/2022 2:21:00 AM

Back again with congratulations on this very merited trophy win, Mala!! Well done. Warm regards, my friend // paul

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/21/2022 2:08:00 PM

Dear Paul, Your comments inspire me to try to write like you. Merry Christmas! Best ~ Mala

Eve Roper

Date: 12/20/2022 10:07:00 AM

Congratulations on this great verse. Many blessings and Merry Christmas

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/20/2022 10:12:00 AM

Thank you, Dear Eve. Truly appreciate your visit and comment. Merry Christmas to you.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/19/2022 11:00:00 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
Date: 12/19/2022 3:05:00 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

Date: 12/18/2022 10:04:00 PM

Big Congrats to win TOP Love!.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/19/2022 3:03:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Anisha. So delighted to hear from you. Truly appreciate.

Valsa George

Date: 12/18/2022 9:34:00 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
Date: 12/19/2022 3:02:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Valsa, for your delightful visit and uplifting words. Feel inspired by your precious comment.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/18/2022 7:54:00 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
Date: 12/19/2022 3:01:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Christuraj. I feel inspired by the comments from you. Warm wishes ~ Mala

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/18/2022 6:06:00 PM

Inspiring, courageous and sublime ~ soul’s fire within brought out vividly! warmest congratulations on your trophy win, Mala

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/19/2022 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Poet. We all search for our soul's fire. Your comment is truly appreciated.

John Lawless

Date: 12/18/2022 5:59:00 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
Date: 12/19/2022 2:58:00 PM

Thank you, Dear John. I truly appreciate your visit and thoughtful comment.

Jcb Brul

Date: 12/18/2022 5:09:00 PM

This is so profound! your pen illuminates here dear Mala. Congratulations on your trophy win!!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/19/2022 2:57:00 PM

Thank you, Dear JCB. Your inspiring comment is so precious!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/18/2022 2:11:00 PM

Back with congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/18/2022 2:22:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. You are so kind! Your poem touched my heart with its sincere emotions and stunning images.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/18/2022 1:25:00 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
Date: 12/18/2022 2:20:00 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

Date: 12/17/2022 9:32:00 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
Date: 12/17/2022 4:09:00 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

Date: 12/17/2022 7:38:00 AM

Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 12/17/2022 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Sara. Appreciate your encouraging comment. Your visit is delightful.