My Journey

at first dawn of the year, I woke up early...
surrounded by zestful creepers on the quaint fence,
and budding plants around,
gazed at the miraculous sunrise in the vast, all-encompassing sky.
I am in awe!
first a red dot in the horizon...
then it grew bigger and bigger,
until the whole sky is enveloped with a mesmerizing burst of divine sunlight.

a luminous incandescent sky filled my heart....with reverence, with
utter wonderment!
this is the surreal moment of realization -
how fortunate we are to be on this majestic earth,
how blessed we are to be gifted with the magical  sunlight,
the caressing air, the murmuring stream;
the tall tree branches, the velvety flower petals,
fluttering butterflies, scurrying  squirrels.

here is my recluse, here is my oasis!
here I am with my thoughts.
this life has its meanings only when I appreciate with humbleness -
all the blessings showered.
I am not alone, I see you, I feel you.

at daybreak I gaze at millions of blinking, twinkling,
scintillating stars above ....
they are the witnesses of many poignant moments in life -
a shooting star announced -
the world is with me.

sometimes I feel an aching pain in the middle of night...
as if I am searching for something all my life ...
as if I dive down to the bottom of the ocean to find a pearl ...
I want you to hold my hand, I want you to guide me in my quest.

a child’s innocent smile  brings the happiest moment in my day...
the neediest of the needy is waiting for my support.
remember my father's final words to me - writing is my blessing ...

with my pen, I can reach the unreachables,
obstacles can not stop creativity,
no one can curb imagination,
It flows like a river, streaming down the mountaintops,
meandering through the pebbles,
but flowing anyway,
arriving at its final destination.



                                
                                            January 8, 2021
                         For " My Spiritual Journey" Poetry Contest
                                     Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker              
                                        Judged on: 1/10/21

                        For " Your 2021 N - A Choice 2 " Poetry Contest 
                                       Sponsor: William Kekaula
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Rose  Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Your writing is truly a blessing indeed, thank you for sharing your talent here.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 19, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Dear Poet, thank you so much for this encouraging comment. What a lovely compliment! I am truly thankful and grateful to be here - in a community of talented and inspiring poets ~ Mala
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM
Hello Mala, i have not seen a poem you posted for some time. I do hope that you are okay. Write me on Soup Mail love Darlene. Do you have the virus?
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 10:47 AM
Hello Mala, thank you for the soup mail. I am glad you are alright. The snow is melting here. I like this weather. Love, Darlene. Your friend. enjoy your day.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 9, 2021 at 3:18 PM
Oh no, Darlene, I am okay. I am sorry - didn't have a chance to communicate much. I am going to mail you..soon. Love, Mala
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