297. Strength inherent in a farewell /The meet cute

 Strength inherent in a farewell

Geet with every coming bus is inquisitive if bus for Union station has come.

One bus arrived- A guy with a laptop bag before entering says her

Boy- where do you want to go exactly ?

Geet - World Trade Centre

Boy- You can take bus till Bur dubai station. From there you can take two metros to reach your destination.

He rushes to climb

Geet- Hey ! Shall I get into this bus then 

Boy in a hurry- YES!!!

Geet- Swipes her card, amount deducted already . She sits in front of a lady mentions this as wrong bus. 

Geet spotted his man . He had opened his laptop and was working. Looking at Geet , he was bit embarrassed, as he knew why she had come there.

The boy behind the mask was smiling but he controlled and said ok, dont worry, this is not the wrong bus, I will show you the way. 

Geet found no seat where she could sit. Boy took laptop bag and placed in his lap and offered that she could sit beside him. 

He shows the map where geet could take the metro in green and red line and explains in brief the route.

There comes Al mamzar beach. geet takes up her camera to shoot the video. The boy is now trapped. He doesnt want to be clicked in the camera anyway. he adjusts his mask to cover his face . 

Whenever geet was looking outside window, he was panicking,as he was in window seat. ,may be he thought she was seeing him. 

Geet- What is your name

Boy- Reddy

geet- Reddy? This seems like surname, You dont have a name ?

Boy - yes, its surname. thats enough for you

Geet- Hi, I am geet. Dont worry , i was just taking video to put in youtube, I have a channel. she instructs him through eye moment to check his phone if her channel name appears. 

Reddy- subscribes her channel without special instruction from her. Also randomly likes her recent videos without even completely looking into it. 

He didnt dare to look at her face as he couldnt stop smiling. yet with serious voice he asked 

You are from which place?

Geet- Sharjah

Him- Arey no, I mean from where in India 

Geet- ohhh, neevu kannada??

Reddy- I am telugu, stayed in bangalore, so know kannada also.

Reddy quickly got into calls to show geet that he is very careful with ladies and not indulging in unnecessary flirting with them. 

Stop is nearing, Reddy makes hand gesture to say to get down. 

On the way back ,he notes her number down .She turns back to see and finds he is still watching her go and saying good bye.

Geet reaches the office safely

At noon, as she was getting her cup of coffee, she receives a call

on other side- hello , reached safely ?

Geet- oh Reddy !!!!

Reddy- yes, stay safe, just wanted to know if you reached safely. coming back too take same route and then stay safe.

As she wanted to speak something he cuts her in between and says that he is busy, so would like to hung up.

so the conversation ended and they never connected again. 

Some stories are beautiful when incomplete.It was awkward but build connection without possession.

 It can be painted in memories embracing the strength inherent in a farewell !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

7 Feb 2026

296. I didn't change but stopped explaining

 *I didn't change ,I just stopped explaining*

There are so many vices I observe about self

Trying to correct them ,if not me then who else ?

Exposing my vulnerable side has done more harm than good 

People disguised as friend often tend to misuse this , I have understood 

I often had the tendency to express my hurt right away with emotions wrapped

The manipulative being would enjoy winning each time I was trapped 

My explanation each time fed his ego 

My next step was easily interpreted on the go

My mental health was low and was difficult to cope 

But since he was a habit by now,it was tough to come out of loop 

First attempt towards my wellbeing was to not let him win

I stopped feeding his ego and being his jin

His acts to hurt me was obvious but I stopped explaining

Just so that he feels I am unaffected although my heart would still be draining 

I didn't change ,but stopped explaining and confronting the hurt shoot 

But this wasn't a solution at base root 

As I would be tempted to check his update

I pondered as to why does the stale bread crumbs he feeds me still appeal?

I asked myself what in me is not yet healed ?

I understood that the attention and validation he gave me that I was so fond

As a solution,I then started developing self bond 

Which included being so busy in life and learning the lessons 

Taking little steps towards my own wellness

Yes the intensity is lesser as these efforts are continuous process 

The moment I give my monkey mind power to control my progress

It can lead me to path which can lower my energy 

So trying my best to keep away from manipulation leading to depleting allergy 

Now daily confronting myself to know if I am free from this cage 

As there is no point appearing like pious sage 

It's not about showing off that things don't bother anymore I no longer explain 

In reality if I don't change for good and still thoughts instilled lame

Inner strength is when I am immune from toxic pleasure eventually straining 

Genuinely I should be able to accept that I didn't change ,but evolved and just stopped explaining!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

6 Feb 2026

295.Rooted in love . Poetic essence emagazine Feb

 Review 

Amazing ❤️

A beautiful, heartwarming piece of content that strikes a balance between the honesty of heartfelt emotions and the unwavering power of devotion, like a prayer whispered from the heart. A touching testament to finding magic in everyday life and discovering peace in the process.❤️

Keep writing 

Keep shining ❤️

My dear God

Your presence in my life feels divine 

Even after facing challenges I feel fine 

You are making me tougher 

You relish each food whatever I offer 

I am blessed to have everything you have gifted making me strong 

This month I thought I am receiving a blessing which I waited for long 

But when it didn't happen the hopes felt clickbait

But may be it's for my higher good I have in you faith 

I do miss my parents but I know they are happier a lot

Each day I express my gratitude words fall short 

I may have written many poems and thought

Relating to my office stories and deep feelings caught 

This poem is for you expressing my love for being there 

Your mere presence is magical , I am aware 

The gift of inner consciousness 

Empowers me sense check and wellness 

I completely surrender to you with love and belief 

Speaking to you and listening back is such a relief 

You have unique way of conveying lessons I know 

Please accept my poem for you written with lots of love !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

5 Feb 2026

294. Storm behind calm face

 *Storm behind a calm face*

Pen friends no longer in that bond 

Which once upon a time they were so fond 

He kept checking on her 

She didn't respond and adhere 

He knew her well 

Yet on this silence he chose to dwell

After few days she felt ok and then gave update 

Perhaps ,he had moved on and she was late

He just said to not stay in touch 

After that there was hardly any conversation such

There can be storm beneath surface so calm

Their paths do cross but faces stay firm !

 ✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

4 Feb 2026

@⁨~Vipin V. Kamble⁩ 

@⁨अव्यग्र 👿⁩ 

293. Crossroads/ penguin

 

Review 

The transformation from seeking external comfort to finding inner strength and spiritual support is beautifully depicted, expressing the tension between the security of the “herd” and the solitary, yet liberating, path of self-discovery. ❤️

Keep Writing ❤️

Keep shining ❤️

The penguin used to be in group as a defence from snow fox  

One day she decides to think out of the box 

With each steps she sees she is alone 

She runs but finds none 

In crossroad of life she can either choose to be in group 

Or break the boundaries and come out of the loop

The snow shows her the birds eye view 

Where she realises the reality few 

She was searching for comfort in her mate

But life is always not fair and at times depends on fate

We are born alone and shall leave this way too 

What matters is happiness we shared true 

When we do something different 

People can be with envious intent 

Our progress may not be liked by all

At times walking alone saves from downfall 

But she is driven by emotions

Let her take time to process 

She is strong and will overcome this phase 

It seems like she is running alone but God always has her back in each race !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

3 Feb 2026

292.Month end dialogues in office

 *Month end dialogues in office*

My senior pronounces my name as Prianga all time

And month end or year end if happens in weekend line

I hear these conversations often 

When he ask how I am doing and I say fine - a formal tuning 

And in return ask how are you , I always get a response as surviving 

Alternative answer would be that he is not fine 

And the reason would be that somethings are still pending in pipeline 

His 'Prianga have a nice weekend came '

I replied wish you the same 

He said 'For me, I will be working in weekend '

So you enjoy the day start to end 

He asked me if I had my food 

I said" yes , I had mine ,thanks all good "

I knew asking him back would give me similar response

I was quiet and he expected I should also ask hence 

He only told me - Prianga ask me 

I said oh sorry , I Missed to ask did you have something to eat 

He replies Don't ask me I haven't had food and entire day glued to seat

Day and night I am working with no rest 

Anyways you enjoy your day Prianga all the best !!

😁

✍️©️ Priy

anka Kamath 

31 Jan 2026

291. Night

 Night 

If I am able to express,it is Saraswati Ma’s grace, almight

So I pen a few words on Vasant Panchami night.

Peaceful sleep is one precious gift God blesses,

Yet my breathing issues turn nights sleepless.

Cold catches quick, breath turns tight,

I tremble at times, teeth clenched in the night.

Goosebumps rise, nature calls keep me awake,

With every cough, my body starts to ache.

I turn and turn, changing sides,

But time itself refuses to slide.

Nights of chills and wheezing persist,

Even without AC, the cold insists.

I wish this night would gently swoon,

I manifest I will get well soon.

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

23 Jan 2026