NaPoWriMo Day 13- You are blessed

“Today’s prompt! Today, in honour of the potential luckiness of the number 13, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that, like the example poem here, joyfully states that “Everything is Going to Be Amazing.” Sometimes, good fortune can seem impossibly distant, but even if you can’t drum up the enthusiasm to write yourself a riotous pep talk, perhaps you can muse on the possibility of good things coming down the track. As they say, “the sun will come up tomorrow,” and if nothing else, this world offers us the persistent possibility of surprise.”

Today happens to be dad’s birthday. He would have been 82 had he been alive. There couldn’t have been a better prompt than this to celebrate his birthday and all that he taught me – essentially, not to cry over spilt milk- to bounce back stronger.

My poem for today, ‘You are blessed’

I want to write something today,
that touches your soul,
that inspires-
that makes you smile
Its tough some days, I know
I find it tough too-
 
doubt stifles, hope
runs dry like arid land
You have to dig hard,
harder, deeper
to find the fountain of faith.
And when you do,
hold it close-
 
Like your favorite teddy
The one you didn't let go of
when you were little,
and scared of monsters
real or the ones in your head
Today, remember, your first crush

and how it made your heart race
or the time you saw glow worms,
and the wonder you felt.
Or, the time you lingered
to watch a ladybug make its way 
through towers of green grass.
Remember, how its slow, steady pace

held your heart
And you stood transfixed
Unable to pull away.
Take it slow, today
Be hypnotized
by your inner voice

It's there. Listen.
It's what got you this far
Let it warm you 
Inch by inch
From your aching feet
to the tips of your tingling fingers.
To your heart- let it free, 

And your head.
Breathe.
Let every cell be charged 
with infinite strength
Know that you are strong
And you are blessed.


 
 
 

22 responses to “NaPoWriMo Day 13- You are blessed”

  1. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet Avatar

    A heartwarming and inspiring tribute to your father, Smitha! Eloquent! ❤

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you, dear Cheryl. I missed your lovely comments on my poems the last few days. Reading this made me smile.
      Thank you for your generous appreciation of the poem ❤️.

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  2. Andrea Stephenson Avatar

    What I particularly like about this Smitha is the way you approached it – you could have written a light poem as if you were a cheerleader or a motivational speaker, but instead you went somewhere deeper – that teddy bear, that first awe from the natural world – this is a more profound version of a pep talk!

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you for your lovely comment, Andrea. I’m so glad you pointed those specifics out. I did not want to make it sound like a regular motivational piece. So, your saying it, feels good. Thank you!

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  3. Manja Maksimovič Avatar

    Ahh, how beautiful, Smitha! It went down to my aching feet and I immediately felt better. 🙂 What a lovely glimpse of you as little and how you grew up into this fearless poet and artist that you are today, also thanks to your father. Marvellous!

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Hey Manja, As always, your words made me smile🙂. You have such a knack of doing it. I grew fearless because of my dad and the discipline too. But from my mother came the art and the emotion. Thank you,Manja for telling me the poem did make you feel better🙂❤️. Hugs.

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  4. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar

    A lovely tribute to your father, Smitha. Father’s are always missed by daughters. The poem is beautiful.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you so much, Kamal. You uplift so many everyday with your posts. Much love to you.

      Like

      1. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar

        You are always welcome dear Smitha. Much love and hugs to you too 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

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        1. Smitha V Avatar

          Thank you again,Kamal😊❤️

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          1. boundlessblessingsblog Avatar

            Welcome always dear Smitha 💖

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  5. Romana Iorga Avatar

    Beautiful words and beautiful sentiments, Smitha. I love these lines: “Take it slow, today / Be hypnotized / by your inner voice // It’s there. Listen.” May we all listen!💜🍃

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Romana, thank you for reading and writing back. I appreciate your thoughts on the poem very much🧡⚘️

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  6. Sonia Dogra Avatar

    This poem played like a tender, inspiring voice in my mind.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Sonia, thank you very much…It means the poem has achieved its goal. That’s extremely satisfying. Thank you!

      Like

  7. paeansunplugged Avatar

    This is lovely, Smitha! ❤️

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you, dear Punam. X

      Liked by 1 person

  8. Feelings and Freedom Avatar

    What a lovely tribute to uncle, Smi! I’m sure he must be happy knowing that you remember and are following his life lessons. He certainly is blessing you from above. Beautiful poem. Lots of love

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    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you so much, Vands❤️ for your comforting words. I do feel his presence in everything I do and I know he is happy,wherever he is. The missing can’t be helped. Thanks Vands again. It’s good to hear from you❤️

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  9. harmonykentonline Avatar

    Oh, Smitha, I love this! Bravo 💕🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Smitha V Avatar

      Thank you, dear Harmony🙂. I’m so glad you liked it.💕

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