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...

  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

  😢Breathless For Breakthrough🚣 Can I trust myself, To get me out of here? Or do I need to ask for help? 'Cause I am bound in fear. I am awfully stuck in this, Feels like it will be forever. I cannot see through this, I desperately want it to be over. Silently expecting help, But trying not to be desperate; With no one to lean on but myself, I painfully and patiently tolerate. Why is it so difficult to ask for help? Is it ’cause of my reputation? I know I'll never be able to help myself, And what if I get frozen in this situation? OK! I cannot take it anymore, I am giving up and coming out, Wherever it goes furthermore, I hope it will be a better turnout. So I step out of my self-built walls, This is what courage must feel like, Whatever it takes, wherever I fall, I hope my legend will be praised at the wake. Hence, silent steps I take through the dark tunnel, With a ray of hope towards the unknown glow; To find at the end of it, an endless canal Of everything I’d wanted; so ...

  👤Plethoric Perturbations😨 Have you ever experienced, Something you didn't know, Until you went on with it, unhinged, And finally uncovered it with the flow? Is it right to ask yourself, Or anyone else, if you're worth it? Or are you strong enough to believe in yourself, To tell yourself you can do it? Does it really matter if it is small or big, As long as it’s a wish to be fulfilled? Your eyes break tears like you break a twig, Your whims change suddenly, and then most of them stay unfulfilled. Is it all that happens in the background, The things that no one knows about? That reflects as your reality in the foreground, While ignorant heads turning to ask, “What’s all the chaos about?” Could you care less when you are not okay? Or need you still pretend to have a pleasing face? “Why are you behaving that way?” is all they say, When it's only for the moment you want to keep a straight face. Are fragments of clarity all that you want, To put together the pieces of your me...

🌕 Silent Night in Moonlight🌃 Just sitting down here in my pyjamas,  With cool breeze and solemn silence brushing past my ears, From my balcony, I look up; I gaze at the night sky, simply awestruck. With a halo of white light The Moon is the King of the night. Oh I'm not even kidding, When I say I could just stare at it all night. With its perfect round shape, And its pearly white face, The brightest sight in the ebony night; Take me to the Moon and I might stay there for a while. Thinking about the weird silence, I ask myself: “What is this dark night hiding behind all the quiet? Why is it so peaceful to look at the sky? Why do these stars and this Moon look enchanting to me?” Though I don't intend to find any logical answers, And also wonder if my questions are rhetorical; I'm still curious to uncover even the irrational answers, While I stare away at this unmatched perfection. A while goes by and then, Right there I find, amidst all the silence, Truth basking in the cro...

  Embodiments of Generosity                                                     🌧🌧🌧 Oh are you feeling heavy dear Clouds? 'Cause I see you shedding your tears As blessings to us on the grounds. But you never seem to be in one place, You just bless us with your showers and go away. Your only nature is generosity; even when you seem to grieve, you show us grace. ☀🌙🌏🪐⭐ Oh dear Sky, you are the bearer of the mighty enchantments, The Sun, the Moon, the Planets, and the Countless Stars. You bear the burden of binding them onto your big blank canvas. Your only nature is generosity, cause you show these beauties to us. It feels as if luck is in our favour to witness your magical canvas, Claiming nothing from us, you just present yourself to us. 🌲🌳🌴🌱🍃🍎🌺🐦🦜 Oh my Trees, you guys are the most benevolent ones, Your remarkable generosity knows no bounds...

💞 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 ...

  Lingering Landforms  🌲🌳🌴 In the woods, in a faraway land, Untouched by a human's hand, Stand tall, trees that provide the biggest haven, I'm sure you'll call it an Abode in Heaven. 🏜☀🐪🌵 In the distant desert, also termed the land of sand, You may wonder, but it too is a wonderland. Where else would you see the hottest Sun And get to see the Camel and the Cactus and learn? 🌊🌤 On the coastal shore, the blues of Heaven and Earth meet. The Sea's flowing water and the Sky's passing clouds greet, Oh they form the most spectacular hue! And make us admire them as if they are always new. ☁🌄🏔 The hills are calling out to you To see from their highlands a magnificent world view. Come nearer to the clouds, feel them and breathe them, And listen to the most soothing and calming anthem. 🏝🌊 🍉🍊🍐🍑🍈🌴🚢 The island, a cool and breezy pleasant land, Surrounded with water, it's the best vacationland. Get tempted with the prettiest and the juiciest fruits, And the ...

💖 Riveting Emotions 👀 What is your idea of luxury? Mine is the feeling of oneness, Of connection, bonding and discovery, Trying to uncover it with curiousness. So I... I attempt to look past others' foresight, Delve deeper, try to unveil the vision through all openings, I hope to give my own insight, Without hurting anybody's feelings. I never miss to note down Somebody's magical narration, Because I'm always searching for a noun To add to my book of ultimate expression. I try to empathize with others, Wondering how much I can give them, Sunshine, hope, garden and sunflowers, And a magical place we can all acclaim. I like the idea of sharing Engrossing thoughts with my dear ones Borrowing, helping and caring, To live a life of golden bygones. I look forward to seeing a world Where we all are free to choose, Where we all are able to keep our word, And maybe still get a little footloose. I hope to witness When the dark clouds disappear, Only pretty mornings and robust m...

💭  Enigmatic Envisions 💬 Is it right When you say That you spent the night Thinking about the day? Is it true That you will succeed Just with an idea out of the blue, Or did your hopes just exceed? Is it mere sight Giving you the illusion That all you see isn't bright, Or is it just a premonition? Is it a spark Inside you, that lights up And makes you get out of the dark, Backed by the almighty's blessing line-up? Is it an inexplicable whimsy Of how art can juggle your emotions, Or does it make you all clumsy, Altering your committed renditions? Is it time to let go Of all your preconceived notions, To heal and to grow And give form to new beautiful ones? Is it love that is the solution for all Aided by kindness, compassion and humanity, Binding us so that we rise even if we fall, Without ever losing our unity? Is it all a cycle That goes on and on, Never letting us get out of the shackle Of this continuous rollercoaster up and down? Is it all just a spell Cast by the Univers...

🏁 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...