Riding the chariot of thoughts
invade the world with the army of words

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I may be tired, exhausted, frustrated
and even on the verge of collapse

But...but...but...I would never call it quits
I've done it all my life

Struggle struggle struggle
nothing was easy, nothing was ready

Every dream was far-fetched
every goal was out of reach

There were moments of self-doubt
and detours derailing the process

Yet, I endured the storm
quelling the tempests in and out

Putting the best foot forward
by mastering the art of getting comfortable
with the discomfort

That's my little secret to success
and of every tale of triumph's quintessence

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I am all ears to listen to
the mesmerising melodies
emanating from
the mystical flute

Drench in its serene elegance
and savour that
celestial tune
to my heart's content

Renouncing the temporal realm
reach the heavenly sanctum
may be just
for a moment of time

Experience that ecstatic
musical experience
and feel the presence
of the divine

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Oh my beauteous roses
what made you put on sullen faces?

Is it the pain of detachment from the roots
or the strain of separation from counterparts?

Is the grief so immense
that even the dew drops
couldn't lighten up your faces?

Take a cue
from the female species
that flourish
even in unusual circumstances

Never lose your
alluring charm that enraptures
just because you were
uprooted from your origins

Spread your fragrances
make everyone notice your presence

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Subtle sunbeams entered my habitat
piercing the morning mist
awakening the drowsy spirit

Rejuvenating the aspiring mindset
eliminating the baggage of the past
brings in absolute amusement

Cures the psychological ailment
serves as an antidepressant
that leads to emotional upliftment

Embrace that celestial light
soak in it, to your heart's content
and fuel your inclination for accomplishment

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Take the shelter of words
when life's storm takes
a toll on your existence

Pendown those excruciating battles
that you were waging
in the inner and outer domains

Record those emotional outbursts
and disturbing encounters
that were obstructing your aspirations

Beat those intimidating inhibitions
and masqueraded malice
with the accomplished army of words

In this world of Iago's and Brutus 
pen and paper stand out as
dependable confidants

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The little secret
to success
is
to become
comfortable
with
the discomfort

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be prepared to make the hardest choices
and walk on the path less travelled

Never wait for the good times
foundations of triumph
are laid during the worst of times

Be your own confidant and critic
and be friends with isolation
that teaches the best lessons

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Modern marriages
No less than scripted reality shows
adorned with Plastic smiles and flowers
display of pretentious affections for the pictures

Who cares about the customs and rituals
when they don't match
with the costumes and aesthetics
of this faulted faultlessness

There is music, dance, and cheerfulness
that explodes only in front of cameras
as everyone wants to mark the attendance
and march towards food arrangements

I wonder! Does it mark the union of two souls
or just an ostentatious parade
to attain a benchmark of set societal standards?

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Sitting by the window starting the starlit sky
awestruck by the glare of the winsomeness of celestial pearl
She savored the exquisiteness of nature's winsome creation
that was evident on her moonlit grinning face
and her serene aura

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