Perennial Poetry

Clearer Skies How far have I come From the scary nights To these starry skies And this magical glow? It feels like a decade past The bruises of the cold and the hot; Never had I fathomed That I’d suffer such a blow. They say “pain’s inevitable  But suffering’s optional”; But I didn’t know it, so I endured; And now I only see daylight ahead. Divine light encapsulates me, And the past feels far away; Leaving behind the less better days,  Now I go on, thoroughly done and dusted. Fresh air waits for me, And flowers greet me with their bloom; Wonder and joy embrace me once again, As I walk towards bliss with my hands free. -Jaanvi Veluguleti

How Do I? How do I find motivation When I don’t feel like it? Pondering questions like- Will I ever be able to make it? Why is there so much pain in the world  When there could be free-willed kindness? I wish angels and fairies would swirl, And the whole world be drenched in pure happiness. How do I muster the courage To stand tall on my own two feet And face adversities without tripping back Into my same insecurities one more time? How do I stop myself Form falling back into the same routines  Which no longer benefit me? How do I bring the change within myself? How do I continue to be kind When life seems to be unfair? How do I hold on to my resilience  When I am pushed to give up? How do I continue to believe  That there is always something good in life Despite situations that seem otherwise?  How do I find that light within me? How do I persist Without being carried away? How do I regain confidence  After just one rock threatens to crush me? How do I tru...

Intrusive Thoughts   Sometimes some thoughts cripple me- What if everything goes away? What if all I have becomes unfree? And what if I’ll have nothing to pay? The time of doom scares me; I know these thoughts are my mind’s mere apprehensions, But what if all is taken away from me? I feel anxious by all these futile comprehensions. The edge of the ridge feels frightening; If I am pushed from it, then what’ll be left of me? All these faulty visions feel threatening, They’re grabbing away my peace from me. If only I could sneak away Alone into my dreamland, Where I’d only see the brightest of days, I’d surely give anything up to stay in that wonderland. My dreams serve as my abodes, untouched, Filled with so much fresh air to breathe; But from dreams, we always wake up unbesmirched, And must face reality with our own sheath. Well, maybe the doom will never befall, And maybe I’ll never sneak away; But my wish is that I’ll always stand tall, Despite whatever might come my way. -Jaanvi ...

  New Chapters As old chapters close And new ones spring, We lose some beautiful connections But gatekeep the genuine ones. All the lessons learnt,  We transform into a sweet elixir of wisdom. And the choices we make,  Change from the ones we’d make an era before. Tangles of threads being to uncoil, With internal battles being slowly won, And priorities that truly matter Begin to be held in the highest regard. New dreams and desires unfold, With unwavering hope in the heart. And the collectibles of lessons and blessings, Make you a more powerful ‘You’. To new chapters waiting to be unleashed, And more wiser ‘Yous’ looking back in the mirror, We bid goodbye to the old ones, Whose best parts will stay in our memories forever. -Jaanvi Veluguleti

Unwritten Pages  I try to refind the lost pieces of me, This mosaic of all broken things Is the raw, unfiltered me, Ready to fly with my wings. I will go to far places, Where the eyes can’t see; I will meet new faces, And share with them the magical me. Life awaits for me In the most precious of ways; All there is to life is to dwell in glee, Despite any circumstance I face. So tiny steps I take, Towards my dreams, And leave it to life to make them come true, By the most wondrous of means. The best is yet to come, Many pages yet to be written, What has happened is just some, There are more moments waiting for me to be smitten. -Jaanvi Veluguleti  

Life’s a Celebration  Life is a big canvas,  Waiting for you to splash colours. Continue to work and have faith regardless, And see life shower you with the prettiest of flowers. Life gets so much better, Once you let go of your worries. Your mind, body and spirit get so much fitter, When you make peace with all of your life’s stories. Life can get miraculously blessed, When you are good intentional; There would be no room for you to be stressed, And life would become much more special. Life is a one time experience, And it’s uniquely yours; Continue to extract its precious essence, And in times of despair, lean on the divine force. May we continue to believe In life’s magical ways of things; May we all have precious moments to relive, And may we strive to be the best of human beings. Life is about celebration, So in its grand scheme of things, May we continue to have revelations, And accept life in all the experiences that it brings. -Jaanvi Veluguleti  

  Lead Your Life ’Tis in your hands To make the best of life; Blessed is where you’ll stand, When you work hard and strive. It doesn’t matter if you fail, You just got to learn from it; In that way, for others, you leave a trail, While gaining wisdom from every bit of it. If you don’t know what to do, Just keep doing good things. Sometimes, that is good enough too, Your goodness will lead you to the great things. Pave way to your dreams Through faith and resilience; As tough as circumstances might sometimes seem, You must continue to stride with persistence.  Live your life as an example, Don’t worry about perfect outcomes; Life becomes more simple, When you accept it as it comes. Keep working, be humble and strive, Despite anything that crops up; One day your dream will come alive, And you will be grateful that you never gave up. -Jaanvi Veluguleti

  Embracing Change I tell myself it’s okay, I tell myself it’ll be alright, I try to quietly survive the day, Hoping I won’t cry again at night. Will the scary nights ever go away? Will my thoughts ever stop haunting me? They start with one and long they stay, Why are they still daunting me? I forget the days I was happy and free, When I fall back into the mental turmoil; Why do I feel so unlike me? Can I ever untangle out of this coil? I want to regain my peace, I want to obtain clarity, I want to feel again at ease, I want to fall back into my previous familiarity. But I do realise That change is the only thing constant, I hope my faith and patience will always suffice, To lead me to peace that is inherent. Maybe it’s okay to fall back sometimes, A thought or two of the past will always trigger; But I will come back to the present everytime, Because my life is wondrously and worthily bigger. -Jaanvi Veluguleti

Universe, My Friend You’ve shown me miracles Oh Universe, show me them again; It’s been so long since I’ve had a taste, My tastebuds long for your sweet love again. It feels like long lost connection, I wish to hold your hand again; Show me your purest self, I’ll keep remembering you’re always there for me, again and again. I’ve had chaotic experiences, But still the end of the loop has led me back to you; I will never leave your shelter, Because you are my biggest protector. They say when you look for something, You will find it; I’ve done that by seeking your love, And I have experienced it unconditionally from you before . You gave me answers when I asked for them, You blessed me in ways I never asked, You always showed me signs when I looked for them, You always protected me in ways I never fathomed. My life is truly a blessing, Because I get to realise more of myself everyday; By believing more and having faith, Even in the dust, I find specks of miracles. - Jaanvi Veluguleti

Life Happens For You🍀 It was around the world tour And I came back to you, I found every piece of me Fit perfectly in the puzzle queue. All the mazes were God’s plan, All the turbulences were lessons in disguise; And I was put through all of it to realise, That I could emerge stronger and more wise. Every dark storm was a painful sight, But I endured each of them with all my might; Every step of my way, I didn’t know if I was doing it right, But I kept going anyway. My only driving force was faith, It still is, and it always will be; Giving me the strength to endure anything That life, with or without warning, throws at me.  After going through the whole ride, And rising like a Phoenix every time, Now I see with my clear eyes, Why everything happened as it did. Life is mysterious yet magical, Might feel difficult and strategical; But realise that you’re supported all the way through, And that the e nd of it all is a better you. - Jaanvi Veluguleti

The Peace In Letting Go May I be a little honest? Why do you put such pressure on yourself? When you are allowed to take a rest, And the rest will take care by itself? Carry on with it, with all your focus, Give your best, and then let it go; But please don’t let it make you serious, Just let it happen, just let it flow. Your worth doesn’t come from the outside, Not from external praise or validation. It has always been inside, Waiting to be recognised, far past your frustration. Take a risk and give it a shot, Then sit back and relax, and watch; After putting in all the effort you got, Maybe not in the way you intended, but you’ll always go up a notch. Controlling has never gotten us anywhere, It is past ages since we’ve learned this lesson. So I’m telling you this because I want to share, That letting go will give you far more peace, than any calming session. Look, wait, plan, and then start doing. But if it doesn’t go as per your plan, Just introspect and learn from the foregoing. T...

💞 Kindred Spirits 🍀 Oh Kindred Spirits! Join me, we'll do it together. Let's have frequent visits To see how we can make this world better. Shout-out to you, my allied forces, For always trying to explore and expand; I see you wiping away your tears and bruises, As you strive to take your stand. Give your valuable inputs; Of course we'll consider others' views, But your ideas are likely to give the most beneficial outputs; They are the seeds to be sown for future blooms. You want to grab a chance to prove yourself? So be it, we will look forward to your innovations. Let them run pages together and be left on the bookshelf, Waiting to inspire the coming generations. Let's start with the small changes, We can make along our ways; Let's make acquaintances and have pleasant exchanges, The people will slowly but surely come and give us praise. My dear kindred spirits, But make sure your intentions are pure; Your ideas should befit every soul there lives, Only then ...

✉ Letter From Heaven✨ One day I got a letter from heaven, It was the most iconic enclosure. I was miraculously shaken By its sparkling golden lustre. I say you've never seen such a wrapping before, It's very different from the ones I've seen before. There it was, placed on the step of my door, Looking enchanting and magnificent to its core. I didn't think once before rushing to claim it, Because I didn't want it to disappear in the blink of my eye; Just how it had arrived there in a mysterious kit, Without a name, or an address, or even a Hi. I didn't know why, but it felt so precious Before even opening it; But I did know that I was curious To absorb every little detail of it. So I sat down on my wooden chair, And uncovered it to find a note that read, "This letter is for you from Heaven up there, And I wanted it to reach you before you were dead." "I've seen you in your best and in your worst, Facing your fears and also getting engulfed in t...

♥ Heart Convictions🚦 I just saw red of the traffic light Indicating I had to stop, Out of fright I thought I just might Get caught by the cop. But I had to accelerate If I wanted to avoid a hearing; I couldn't afford to be late If I didn't want to face a smearing. So I switched my gear, From two to five, To see how I would fare As I undertook this mighty dive. My heart was jumping and pounding, As I realised this was unprecedented and amateurish, Utterly inept and unworthy of bestowing Myself with this old-time wish. But still I did it For the sake of my own record; Because I am a soul of grit, I agreed with myself to this accord. Like I comprehended, I accomplished the endeavour. All of my self hailed And applauded to this splendour. But this was all my mind chattering, My conscience something else Later when I began comprehending, I deciphered the ringing bells. I greeted my previously-thumping heart, My heart said, "That is all okay my dear, But why did you wish to get...

🏁 Enticing Opportunities 🏆 If opportunities don't knock, Start building a door. Don't wait for the clock To rise up and roar. Like comets are opportunities, You got to capture them when they come; Otherwise you may have to face adversities, Thinking where you would've landed if you’d grabbed some. But don't think it is the end To the desires of your heart, Because you can still mend, And that my friend, is the real art. So slowly start by working With the tools at your disposal, Exuding determination, patience and trying To build up your arsenal. With hard work you attract opportunities, And in the way realise your potential; You decide whatever may come the calamities, It is worth to risk for the credential. Never think you have lost your chance, Because there is always hope; Your opportunity spectrum will enhance, The moment you take courage to walk on the tightrope. So my friend, start with the small things, Taking one step at a time, And see the expansion of your ...

🎇 Welcome New Year 🎊 Here's to new beginnings And season's greetings! Let's raise our glasses and wish, To more dreams and vows to accomplish. With steadfastness we shall progress and harness The magic awaiting inside of us. It is all inside us, everything we will ever need, To embark on the journey of life we want to lead. Highs and lows may come and go, But we will try to overcome them and grow. With every passing year our strength will become greater And it will only get better and better. Every year may have its setbacks And moments we may not get back, But along with it, let's not forget The colourful and sparkling bits we will forever look at. So here's to more laughter and celebrations And letting go of all our past frustrations; Let's heartfully welcome this new year, Wishing nothing but the best for our near and dear. Here's to more friendships and bonding, And deeply buried treasures longing for our finding. Love and faith are our two secret ins...