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

Echoes of Goodbye One more taste, Another small bite, A little more longing, For moments going to go by. A sweet picture, A warming hug, A lasting goodbye, We hope neither turns out to be its last. Trunks of memorable belongings, Chunks of treasurable joys, Trails of familiar scents, We bury all of them behind. We hope for upcoming chapters, Yet long to relive some old ones By turning calendars and clocks, To sweet sand timers of the past days. We learn to see love in various forms, In different timelines and spaces; Time and again we call our strength, During times of peace as well as chaos. Time is fleeting, While joys fill in only moments; But memories last a lifetime, For all the seconds gone, passing and yet to arrive. -Jaanvi Veluguleti

Five Seasons’ Greetings From the moist ground, young seedlings emerge, And the prettiest of tulips and daffodils blossom; Fresh berries and cherries enjoy their prime,  As vibrance and lushness extend everywhere; Beautiful spring lovingly encapsulates one, In its pristine energy of rejuvenation. Summer sends the scorching Sun, Leading to beachy waves and memories of fun; Kids lining up at ice cream trucks for icy bites, All in all, enjoying the long holidays. Summer is hard but always memorable, For every summer has its own story to tell. Monsoon brings hearts to elation, As all pains are soothed to ease; Umbrellas and raincoats become steady companions, While soups and hot snacks make for soulful evenings. The sight, sound and smell of the rain  Perpetually bring relaxing comfort within. It’s the shedding season again; With the rustling of dry foliage and rustic hues, The earthy tones set mellow moods; Autumn exemplifies an essential transition, Reminding us that what is lost...

My Haven I used to come here for peace, The green trees and the quiet breeze Bring back all the lost memories; Oh, if I start, I can never stop with the stories. This place was my sacred haven, So precious and love-laden. During moments of contentment as well as grief, This place comforted me with hugs of peace. I saw endless sunsets from here, I gleamed at the infinite stars from here; Whenever I needed to replenish my magic, Coming here would just do the trick. I thought of poems while sitting here, ’Cause this place to me was so dear; I found answers when I was desperate, I always felt a surge of power that seemed infinite. Visiting back today brought a few tears Of joy and longing for the previous years, The whispers of wind and the divine’s bliss Will forever be etched within me like chef’s kiss. My haven has witnessed transformative alchemies, It holds endless moments and memories That are eternally mine to relish; And to continue having this perpetual nostalgia is my forever wis...

The Gone Days I think about my friends Who have gone on with their lives, We shared good times and set the best trends, Their reminiscence brings me profound smiles. How strange is life, That you have the best times with some people, Until one day they are no longer a part of your daily life, And the distance starts growing out like a ripple? Time and again I picture my friends’ faces, And recall the times of love and laughter; I grim at the ugly phases, Yet each of the ups and downs brought us closer together. It hurts not knowing when I’m gonna meet them again; Can I go back to those times which were simpler? Oh, is it a fair bargain? To choose those memories ’cause they make me feel lighter? I try to keep alive the connection, ’Cause each of them at different times was my saviour. Each one of them is worthy of celebration; In their own ways, they are recipients of my heart’s fervour. I miss them, and I wish our lives once again collide; Even if we meet at times or haven’t met since ...

Pause To Be Present🤍 Switch up your priorities, Fall back into nature’s lap, Stop for a second and realise, That the world is yours to thrive. Set aside your deadlines, Pause all your activities; Sit for a moment in the calmness, Feel the moment’s joy and peace. Just stop the conversation, Be present in the silence; Listen to the Universe’s vibrations, ’Cause you, at that moment, will obtain the wisest solutions. Being present is the key to joy; The silence will give you happiness; ’Cause, you will know what to do, And you’ll be shown the way for you. Feel lucky to take time out for yourself, Societal contribution begins with the self. Dwell in the present and make its best, Just trust the process and forget the rest. Feel the Universe wrapping arms around you, Reminding you, “You are my sole heir, There’s nothing to worry about for you, Just be happy and I’ll do it for you.” Feel the joy in just being, Not doing, but just being here; Right at this moment, feel your heart beating. Rea...

🧧 Letter To My Best Friend💛 “My dear best friend, Our friendship is a beautiful tale. Our love will be perennial till the end, It will forever continue to sail. I will remember the care you showed me, In random and in planned ways. I can talk anything with you and be free, Times with you are sunshine-filled days. My short best friend with a lovely smile, And eyes like stars that sparkle so bright. You’re the cutest pal with an admirable sense of style, I’m grateful for your love and your shining light. Moments with you are books of laughter, Fun times, late nights, and crazy talk. Party times were something else altogether, Our friends and we are perfectly fit folk. We created countless memories, We shared bittersweet experiences, We celebrated each other’s glories, Despite our circumstances, we will continue to take more such chances. Thank you for always being my true friend, Thank you for letting me be yours, Thank you for being a part of my life till the end, Thank you for painti...

🌈 Onset Of Gratitude🙏 Look around for yourself and see, In little things there is happiness. It doesn't matter even if you're weeping under a tree, There is always scope for gratefulness. It is human to have moments of grief and sadness, To feel sorry and to feel helpless. But it is also human to recognise the moments of joy amidst the hopelessness, To heal, and come back stronger from the darkness. It's better than a pill, it is pure magic; One who understands it, will never want for anything ever again. Gratitude is the saviour from the tragic; So be grateful, and you will be saved again, and again, and again. Be thankful that you are how you are, 'Cause mind you, it could've been worse; From reaping the results of gratitude, you are never too far; Just do it and witness the magic of the divine force. Be grateful that you are alive, And blessed to experience this beautiful life. Be thankful every moment, and you'll be assured to thrive; Gratitude is your sec...