
Young and old, living sore
In building high and some very old
Sun in sky, dawn passed to night
I watch as strangers live, then die
Street lamps echoed the misery of times
Shabbiness whispered ancient hymns
Old faces held in a pretend smile
Roads are many, paths, never kind
Sky overhead reflects my soul
Carried by a forgotten hole
The light of stars made me whole
Moon in waltz telling jokes
Better life, we beg in our knee
Things only happen as they should be
Everyday life held to me
As new paths open and joy, I feel
Words of mystery whispered in ear
A familiar rhythm I wish and hear
Falseness held my heart with fear
But happy times are promised to be near
-Jan @jahnavigouri

Another gorgeous piece. Love these lines “Sky overhead reflects my soul
Carried by a forgotten hole”💕
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Thank you so much, dear Grace! I’m truly happy you liked it. Have a great day💖
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My pleasure . I sure did. Have a great one too.💕
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❤️❤️
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Thank you for reading and commenting!
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🐻🐻🐻
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How beautiful the uplifting, affirmative ending of this poem is!
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I’m truly happy to hear that you thought so. Thank you so much!
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The sad times serve a purpose. The sad times help us appreciate the happy times. There is much to be learned from solitude. Some people are not comfortable with solitude due to their insecurities from their past. As I have aged and now enjoy the pleasure of solitude, I also enjoy the company of those that I love and that love me. It is a balance. The “BALANCE” is necessary in life and important to me…. Maybe because I am a Libra….the balance scales. I try to appreciate everyone and everything. I do my best….however….it can be a challenge at times. KEEP WRITTING ! IF I HAD YOUR TALENT, THAT IS WHAT I WOULD DO ! WISHING YOU PEACE, GOOD WILL , JOY and CONTENTMENT !
always your friend,
Marc
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Yes, your words hold great truth in them. I too think sad times serve a purpose. Cheers to that! Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Glad you liked the poem!
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What a beautiful poem. ❤
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Thank you so much! Your kind words truly means a lot to me.
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Such A GORGEOUS poem Jan! beautiful lines!! 👏👏👏
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That’s so kind of you to say, Cindy! Thank you so much.
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You’re so welcome!! 💖💖💖
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Beautiful
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Thank you so much! Happy to hear that.
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Beautiful poem😍
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Thank you so much😊
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There’s a difference in loneliness and being in solitude. Loneliness is lose of hope when you think you’re just one nobody’s got your back. But at the same time when you’re in solitude you enjoy it . So believe in yourself and remember it’s better to be with people who really love you and understand you .
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Yes, that’s true. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!😊
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🙂
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Wow, those were some incredible insights. I especially loved the thought of “words of mystery” being whispered in your ear. ^_^
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Thank you so much! I’m so happy you loved it😊
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I sure did. ^_^
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Such beautiful poetry. Words of the soul. Thank you for sharing!
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I’m humbled by your kind words. Thank you so much!😊
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A lovely poem, Jahn. ✨✨
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Thank you so much, Jeff! I am happy to hear that🌃🌙🌠
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You’re most welcome, Jahn! Always. ✨✨
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Hi Jahnavi,
1. Roads are many, paths, never kind
Hopefully, this week started well.
There’s time when the world felt clarity, inside and outside my mind.
But I took a habitual break, the next day.
And from there, everything started getting worse and worse.
We all go through emotional breakdown once in a while (week, month).
But I don’t want get trapped in the situation.
2. But happy times are promised to be near
I played my own previously recorded voice; these are some sort of “self-talks”.
I felt emotionally stable and better.
Thoughts started flowing.
Your poems are relatable. I’ve tried to add some of my last week experiences. Thank you for sharing.
And I added a new page to my diary, why I should not give up in a specific situation in my preparation.
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I happy you found my work relatable. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Bad times would pass and believing good times are near can really help🌠
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Amazing poem! It is beautiful and heartwarming since it shows bad times but a promise of good ones!!!
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Thank you so much! Happy you thought so, Stara🌠
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This poem reads like a wise old soul whispers into my ears and takes my dreams to the faraway fairy land🌷💗
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That’s truly awesome! Your words are truly an encouragement to me. Your words are so nice to hear. Thank you so much, Annabel!💞
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You are a gifted natural poet, Jan! Perhaps think about publishing a poetry book ? That will be fun!🥳😉🌷
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“Better life, we beg in our knee
Things only happen as they should be”
Such an inspirational line.. ❤😍
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Words give us anothers views…
Like it !!!
I dream…
Thanks ^^
Miss G 😊
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting!😊
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Thanks to you too ☺😊
It’s a pleasure to read your poems ^^
Miss G 😊
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Wow, such a lovely and beautifully descriptive piece. 🦋
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Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoyed it😊
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Nice
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Thank you so much!😊
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“Street lamps echoed the misery of times
Shabbiness whispered ancient hymns” – Amazing lines, Jan!
Loved the poem as well! ❤
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It is so nice you loved it, Harshi! Thanks a ton for your kind support and encouragement.❤
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Incredibly comforting
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Thank you very much!
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“Falseness held my heart with fear
But happy times are promised to be near..” .. absolutely beautiful Jahnavi..
This one has my heart… Lovely write dear👏👏
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Thank you so much, Kirti😊! So happy to hear that.
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You’re most welcome ❣️
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Beautifully written ❤️
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Thank you so much!
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Wonderful post
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely
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