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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!

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Sotto Poet

Date: 5/20/2022 5:41:00 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.

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 5/22/2022 12:54:00 AM

Thanks SP! So pleased with your kind words.

John Watt

Date: 4/22/2022 10:27:00 PM

Krish, very well written pearls of wisdom and inspiration. Happy to see this was acknowledged and honored with POTW. Congrats, my friend ~ John

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/23/2022 6:22:00 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!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 4/21/2022 5:46:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/21/2022 11:58:00 AM

Thanks Rama! Just back after a good holiday in US! so relaxing!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 4/15/2022 7:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW! Very poignant metaphors! :)Paulette

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/15/2022 2:13:00 PM

Paulette thanks!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/15/2022 7:04:00 AM

Oh wow, Krish. Congratulations on your fantastic poem being chosen P.O.T.W.! It is so deserving!

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/15/2022 2:13:00 PM

Thanks Milton!!:)

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 4/14/2022 1:03:00 PM

Well done on POTW. A lovely poem.

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/14/2022 1:18:00 PM

Thanks Jeanette! BW Krish

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/14/2022 1:25:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/14/2022 4:38:00 AM

Thanks Connie! pleased, honoured!:)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 4/12/2022 2:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTW! I love the last stanza....filled with hope! :)Paulette

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/12/2022 3:00:00 PM

Thanks Paulette! :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/11/2022 10:10:00 PM

This is brilliance in words, Krish, double congratulations on your win and POTW:)

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/12/2022 3:58:00 AM

Thanks Jo! Honoured, my friend!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/11/2022 8:38:00 AM

Oh! Great to see this as POTW! Congrats again, Krish

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/11/2022 10:48:00 AM

Thanks Seeker.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/10/2022 5:23:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 8:49:00 PM

Brandy, love your appreciative words! Thanks!:)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/10/2022 11:07:00 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...

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 8:49:00 PM

Thanks Vijay! So pleased you like it.

Constance La France

Date: 4/10/2022 9:55:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 8:48:00 PM

Thanks Constance! happy you like it!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/10/2022 8:44:00 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.......................

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 11:44:00 AM

Thanks Paula. So pleased with your words of support.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/10/2022 8:40:00 AM

I love your comparisons and imagery. A well written and deserving POTW, Krish. Thanks for sharing, Bill

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 11:36:00 AM

Thanks Bill! Much obliged.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/10/2022 7:07:00 AM

Just beautiful Krish ! I love ride on, ride on , ride on till sunset ! A fav ! Congratulations on POTW! All the best , Susan :)

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 11:35:00 AM

Thanks Susan! so happy you like it!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/10/2022 7:02:00 AM

Krish, a wonderful poem, congratulations on POTW!

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 11:33:00 AM

Thanks Tania! much appreciate your kind words.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/10/2022 5:10:00 AM

Revisiting to say Congratulations again, Krish, on your POTW. Welcome back. Best wishes ~ Mala

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 11:33:00 AM

Thanks Mala! delighted and surprised! Happy it was liked.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/10/2022 1:05:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/10/2022 5:03:00 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!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/9/2022 7:04:00 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

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 4/9/2022 2:55:00 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