That Tiny Spark of Hope

"what is this strange place, we find ourselves in
trapped in the open, we are free within"

in the darkest realm of desperation,
we find love and some hope for elation,

in swirling crowds, solace of solitude,
amongst stony hearts, pearl of gratitude,

in eddy currents of tears, hint of smile,
in scorching heat, shade to rest for a while,

a crack of lightning in gloom of clouds,
in violence of storms, beacons on grounds,

in chaos, anarchy, voice of reason,
a rose in full bloom, outside its season,

so ride on, ride on, ride on till sunset,
captain your life, ride on with no regrets,

sail with your dreams, with strong courage to win,
trapped in the open, we are free within!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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May 20, 2022 at 5:41 PM
Exquisitely written gems of wisdom Krish. congratulations on the well-deserved POTD. And thank you so much for your visit and comment on my page.
Radhakrishna Avatar
May 22, 2022 at 12:54 AM
Thanks SP! So pleased with your kind words.
Watt Avatar
April 22, 2022 at 10:27 PM
Krish, very well written pearls of wisdom and inspiration. Happy to see this was acknowledged and honored with POTW. Congrats, my friend ~ John
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 6:22 AM
John So delighted to hear from you! I have been away from PS for sometime, focussing on other things in life. Just happy to see my only poem for a while, acknowledged!
Balasubramanian Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 5:46 AM
Logging after long time, sawthis in best poems list. Amazing write! Congrats on both Potw and your win. Hope all is well at home
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 11:58 AM
Thanks Rama! Just back after a good holiday in US! so relaxing!
Calasibetta Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:48 AM
Congratulations on your POTW! Very poignant metaphors! :)Paulette
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Paulette thanks!
Hankins Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 7:04 AM
Oh wow, Krish. Congratulations on your fantastic poem being chosen P.O.T.W.! It is so deserving!
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 15, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Thanks Milton!!:)
Meadows Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 1:03 PM
Well done on POTW. A lovely poem.
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Thanks Jeanette! BW Krish
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 1:25 AM
This poem is simply brilliant Krish. I loved it and it is going into my Faves. Congratulations on your much deserved honor of Poem of the Week! Blessings xxoo
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 4:38 AM
Thanks Connie! pleased, honoured!:)
Calasibetta Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 2:39 PM
Congratulations on your POTW! I love the last stanza....filled with hope! :)Paulette
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Paulette! :)
Daniel Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:10 PM
This is brilliance in words, Krish, double congratulations on your win and POTW:)
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 3:58 AM
Thanks Jo! Honoured, my friend!
Seeker Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 8:38 AM
Oh! Great to see this as POTW! Congrats again, Krish
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Thanks Seeker.
Nicole Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 5:23 PM
Such a beautiful quote, and these rhyming couplets leave me in complete awe. "a rose in full bloom, outside its season." There is so much truth in this statement. A wonderful way to view hope. Your thoughts caress softly around my heart. Congratulations Krish, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Brandy
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 8:49 PM
Brandy, love your appreciative words! Thanks!:)
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April 10, 2022 at 11:07 AM
BIG congrats on POTW , Krish. Much enjoyed the spark of inspiration:-- so ride on, ride on, ride on till sunset, captain your life, ride on with no regrets...
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 8:49 PM
Thanks Vijay! So pleased you like it.
La France Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 9:55 AM
Krish, what a wonderful and inspirational write, congratulations on your placement in Seeker's contest and on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor ~Constance
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 8:48 PM
Thanks Constance! happy you like it!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 8:44 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. A wonderful/powerful write. I think most have some regrets. Good to see you back. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 11:44 AM
Thanks Paula. So pleased with your words of support.
Baker Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 8:40 AM
I love your comparisons and imagery. A well written and deserving POTW, Krish. Thanks for sharing, Bill
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 11:36 AM
Thanks Bill! Much obliged.
Lawrence Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 7:07 AM
Just beautiful Krish ! I love ride on, ride on , ride on till sunset ! A fav ! Congratulations on POTW! All the best , Susan :)
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 11:35 AM
Thanks Susan! so happy you like it!
Kitchin Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 7:02 AM
Krish, a wonderful poem, congratulations on POTW!
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Thanks Tania! much appreciate your kind words.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 5:10 AM
Revisiting to say Congratulations again, Krish, on your POTW. Welcome back. Best wishes ~ Mala
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 11:33 AM
Thanks Mala! delighted and surprised! Happy it was liked.
Cunningham Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 1:05 AM
Hope is the one thing we should never give up on. Congratulations Krish on POTW, enjoy the well deserved honour. Haven't seen you for a while, I hope you are keeping well. Tom
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 5:03 AM
Tom, Thank you. I am well and holidaying in Texas! Also doing a Mindfulness and health and all that one should do when 60! Lovely to hear from you!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations, Krish, on your brilliant win. It's amazing work - so deep and profound - positivity and optimism shine. "a rose in full bloom, outside its season," - the image took my breath away. Love these lines "so ride on, ride on, ride on till sunset, captain your life, ride on with no regrets," Your lines are lyrical and flowing with perfect rhyming. To my faves. Warm wishes ~ Mala
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 2:55 PM
Thanks Mala. Happy it was liked and honoured you have fav it! I am in Sunny Texas having a good time at Woodlands Hilton! Bw
Alex Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 9:09 PM
"a rose in full bloom, outside its season" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Thanks Christuraj! Delighted to have your kind words of support.
Seeker Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 8:21 PM
Great to have you back, Krish! Congrats on your win with these inspiring words, radiating your innate optimism
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Thanks Seeker! Thanks for a great contest!
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 8:21 PM
Wow amazing work, Krish and a beautiful win. Congratulations
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Thanks Andrea. Pleased to be able to write. I have been busy with other things recently.
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