Shivani Kundu Poet Rhyme

Lost in Translation-POTD

The more you say, the less I hear,
The path ahead remains unclear.

The same old cycle, round and round,
I watch your lips move, without sound —
Lips that only speak in comparison,
Counting stars instead of choosing one.

The moon is whole in every shape it wears,
No one measures it, no one compares —
But I was counted, weighed, and set aside,
A star among stars, never the moon in your eyes.

You saw me at my best, my worst,
Couldn't tell the difference, either way —
'Cause you never took a glance,
And for that, I never stood a chance.

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Constance La France August 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM Shivani, wonderfully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐ Shivani Kundu August 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it.

Christuraj Alex August 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM Your poem captures the heartbreaking realization that you cannot build a connection with someone who views relationships as a transaction or a checklist. Congratulations! Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM Thank you — you named it exactly.

Brandy Nicole August 11, 2026 at 8:12 PM ' You saw me at my best, my worst, couldn't tell the difference, either way — ' Such a powerful thought, one that pierces the heart. So sad when the one you're with can't tell the difference, or maybe they don't really want to understand. Congratulations Shivani, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM Thank you so much, Brandy — that means a lot. You read it exactly right-Really grateful this line reached you. Wishing you the same, Brandy.

Dorothy Gibbons August 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM Congratulations on getting POTD pleasure reading your work blessings Shavani 🌹 Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM Thank you so much for the blessings and for taking the time to read.

Tania Kitchin August 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM Shivani, wonderfully penned. Congratulations on POTD. Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM Thank you so much — really touched that it landed with you this way.

Suzanne Delaney August 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM Excellent POTD. Realizing is the first step. The rhyme has a nice flow that is not too obvious for the metaphor carries over well. SuZ Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 5:56 PM Thank you so much, SuZ — really glad both the message and the way it was written came through for you. That balance means a lot to hear.

Paula Goldsmith August 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful/powerful write. I have learned, some people you need to walk away from. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win.............. Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 10:39 AM Thank you so much for these kind words — they mean a lot. That line really is something many of us learn the hard way, and I'm glad it resonated with you. Wishing you a blessed day too!

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 11, 2026 at 6:58 AM Hello Shivani, Congrats on POTD, which I believe shows someone finally speaking straight after being talked over for too long. The circling, the counting, the way you were treated like one more distant point instead of someone standing right there. You just stand on the truth of that imbalance, how you were seen in flashes, never in full, and you let the me feel the cost of that. Many of us recognize that you did it without flinching. Blessings, Daniel Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 7:49 AM Thank you so much, Daniel. That's exactly what I hoped someone would feel — that the poem doesn't just describe the imbalance but makes you sit inside it for a moment. It means a great deal that it landed the way it was meant to. Blessings back to you.

Kim Rodrigues August 11, 2026 at 6:03 AM Those last two lines! Congrats on POTD, Shivani! Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 7:48 AM Thank you! That means a lot — glad those lines landed.

Alison A Smith August 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM This shows great sadness. Congratulations on POTD ❤️ Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 4:33 AM Thank you. It came from a real place, so I'm glad it came through. Means a lot!

sara Etgen-Baker August 11, 2026 at 4:11 AM thanks for sharing your sadness and your vulnerability....your poem inspires courage. congrats on your POTD designation. PS Comparison can be the downfall in any relationship... Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 4:32 AM Thank you so much for reading between the lines and for these kind words....Grateful for your thoughtful note.

Valsa George August 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM Comparison is something unpleasant. One can't become another individual. Each one is unique. Great poem with beautiful rhyme. Congratulations Shivani on your POTD honor. Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 3:19 AM Comparison really does take away from what makes each of us unique — glad that came through in the poem. Really appreciate you reading it.

Unseeking Seeker August 11, 2026 at 1:49 AM Time for change … congratulations on POTD for this brave poem, Shivani may the light of hope, courage and compassion be with you. Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 1:59 AM Thank you so much — this means a lot. Glad the poem's courage and hope came through. Grateful for your kind words.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM - Congratulations on your great p.o.t.d., Shivani :) - Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM Thank you so much for the kind words! Delighted the poem struck a chord with you too.

Karen Jones August 11, 2026 at 1:04 AM Congratulations on your potd honor! Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM Thank you! So happy to have this recognition — appreciate you taking the time to say so.

Beryl Edmonds August 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM Congratulations on having received a well deserved Poem of the Day award Shivani. An enjoyable read… Beryl Shivani Kundu August 11, 2026 at 1:40 AM Thank you so much, Beryl! Really glad you enjoyed the poem — means a lot coming from you.

Ghairo Daniels August 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM Lovely poem, Shivani ! Good stanza breaks, nice rhymes, excellent title ~ I enjoyed this read today. Sending blessings from South Africa., Ghairo. Shivani Kundu August 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM Thank you so much, Ghairo! Your kind words about the stanzas and rhymes made my day. Sending blessings and good wishes right back to you!

Quoth Theraven August 9, 2026 at 12:31 PM Hello Shivani, Easy to identify with the lyric voice and theme in this Rhyme. -Richard Shivani Kundu August 9, 2026 at 11:23 PM Thank you so much, Richard! I'm glad the voice and theme came through and resonated with you.