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Rejuvenating Voyage

Her tattered self in a city long ago
   a little girl lost in oceans of turmoil
 nobody had known her true identity
   the whimsical world looked at her in pity.
 She had an agony that none could hear
   devoid of strength, joy and love
 her wails diffused in white noise
   she prayed to her ancestors above.
 From a desolate sand dune he appeared
   who believed that she was a miracle
 he took her along as his own one
   sprinkled upon her joys, lessons, insights
 pristine hopes flourishing in anxious swamps
   he reminded her that she was a warrior
 "You don't lose until you give up"
   his blissful whispers adorned her crown.

 Their lands seemed similar in divine aurora
   her captain guided in ferocious storms
 their nascent ship went to universes afar
   victorious battles of despair with light
 an unbreakable bond of love and promises.
   He built a kingdom for his little angel
 revealing legends of her glorious history,
   a princess of submerged kingdom he knew
 his tranquil valour remained a mystery.
   Alas! She unraveled his secret glitters
 a fugitive from the land of her enemies.
 How could she trust a masked warrior
  detained beyond borders he must flee
 torn pages of faith in sandstorms 
  her sword dripped crimson blood
 serenades of magic however vanished
  departed messenger in mists of void.

 She began a voyage of unwavering courage
  his symbol in another parallel universe
 proclaimed insane in a whirlwind
  beliefs of a warrior in mystic dreams
 her lost lands, known battlefields
  revived traces in bridged reminiscence
 effervescent saplings of his presence
  to find herself she fused her essence
 bereft yet brave, her legacy applauded
  an unnamed warrior remembered for years 
 at a blissful topanga of azure twilight
  his blessings gleamed her silver sword
 he'd waited for her to win herself 
  the warrior who'd never give up hadn't left.

July 8, 2020

Warrior Poetry Contest
Sponsor:  Silent One
~Winner: 1st Place

Copyright © Aditi Mishra | Year Posted 2020

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Gary Smith Date: 7/26/2020 11:45:00 AM A lovely poem Aditi, congrats. :) Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 3:34:00 AM Thank you for your visit and appreciation Gary :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/17/2020 3:08:00 AM A very inspiring verse Aditi, a well deserved first place win. Tom Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 3:34:00 AM Thank you for your kind appreciation Tom! Blessings :)

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 7/15/2020 11:43:00 PM be all that and you are a warrior...wonderful 1st place win. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 3:34:00 AM Thank you for your kind appreciation Jeanne. Much love :)

John Watt Date: 7/15/2020 10:43:00 AM "You don't lose until you give up", spoken like a true warrior. I can see some traces of your military training, Aditi, but this is more than simply pugilism, this is the attitude of the warrior that impacts all areas of life: discipline, courage, camaraderie, and the willingness to stand up for what is right. Excellent words, and a worthy win, my dear friend ~ John Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 3:34:00 AM Oh I am so touched by your uplifting words my dear friend. As if you can see through my emotions and experiences clearly. You get my words so easily John! Thank you for being such an understanding friend and a constant support of encouragement. God bless you :)

Bryan Norton Date: 7/14/2020 6:52:00 PM Aditi Congratulations on your big win. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 3:32:00 AM Thank you for your appreciation Bryan :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 7/14/2020 3:47:00 PM Congratulations on your first place, Dear Aditi! This is a brilliant and inspiring poem! Much love, Mala Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 3:32:00 AM Thank you for your visit and kind appreciation as always Mala. Your uplifting words mean a lot :)

JCB Brul Date: 7/14/2020 12:50:00 PM Fabulous dear Aditi! Such an inspiring piece! Congratulations on your TOP WIN!! Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/14/2020 1:43:00 PM Thank you for your wonderful wishes my dear. Much love to you :)

Silent One Date: 7/14/2020 10:40:00 AM The warrior is always inside us, sometimes asleep.. Great poem for this contest.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/14/2020 1:42:00 PM I am grateful for your deep interpretation of my muse SO and thankful for the kind appreciation and my placement in your contest. God bless you :)

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/10/2020 4:03:00 PM This will be in the winner's circle wearing a lei if you ask me Aditi. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/11/2020 8:10:00 AM I am grateful for your generous appreciation Caren. Much love :)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 7/10/2020 6:07:00 AM This is a lovely poem that I'm so glad I read. I'm sure it's a winner. Thank you for all your kindness and poetry. Love and prayers Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/11/2020 8:10:00 AM I am so glad you love my muse Gina. Thank you for your visit and kind appreciation. Much love :)

Winged Warrior Date: 7/9/2020 4:42:00 AM Aditi my friend...you are a marvel to behold...you beautifully spew out words like a volcanic eruption...don't let anyone put you down about your poetry...it is a divine gift...love & hugs :o) ^WW^ Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 7/9/2020 5:35:00 AM Your uplifting words made my day Wingster. Such an honor to be showered with your encouraging bliss. Thank you for inspiring me to keep writing :) Much love ^_^