309. The longing inside a glance

 

The longing inside a glance*

I don't want to show my emotional side 

But any memory of my parents makes me teary eyed 

I wanted the time to seize on the final goodbye 

Death is the only truth but often to ourselves we lie 

The last glance felt as if I long for more 

The realisation broke my heart that no hugs anymore 

I was the princess of my home 

Now the four walls also felt so alone 

Google photos flash so many memories 

And I connect to joyful stories 

They waited for my call and me too longed to speak 

Being around them was my happiest self at peak 

The last glance of mom was calm just like a little baby in sleep 

Her beautiful eyes were closed but hugs I gave her heartfelt and deep 

My dad always was childlike and sweet 

He loved when I got him lot of goodies to eat 

The last time I met him he was happy to know I was there 

I didn't want to leave him but soon he left and I found him nowhere

I long for the glance once more 

I love them from my hearts core 

The longing inside a glance when I see them in photo frame 

All I need is a hug and mom's hand food same to same 

I miss their voice messages and video calls and endless talks over phone 

The happiness they felt when I would be coming home 

My pets too who would surround me with all kisses and playfulness

The home is filled now with emptiness

As I am attached to all things too as it has memory

The longiness to not part way but giving up with a soft sorry 

I wish that my parents come to take me along with them finally when it's time 

I long for their one final glance with heartfelt smile !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

23 Feb 2026

308. The truth behind the gentle lies

 

The truth behind gentle lies 

My peer has habit of hugging me each time , as she feels a cozy hug rejuvenate her from lethargy 

In name of friendship ,I was treated as her agony aunt and I felt a lot of drain in energy 

Each day she would call me just to express what her boyfriends new milestone

It reached a stage I was afraid to even open my phone 

She used to know the answer and yet kept asking why he did this way and the breakup it led 

After a point I understood that she wanted someone who would agree to whatever she said 

Not judging her but may be I am not the right person to involve in such shallow talk 

I observed my wavelength was different than her and it started impacting my work 

I confronted her and mentioned that I like a professional relation than gossiping over a coffee

But even after expressing truth ,this still persisted and I didn't feel free

She continued to watsapp me and I as a favour kept checking on me with days growing 

At times I may not feel great but I don't like someone messaging me whole time and asking how I am doing 

My way of venting out and expressing is by way of writing poetry 

Next day I told her a gentle lie that my watsapp isn't working if she try

If I was a therapist, I would have earned in millions over the hours I spent behind 

Same time I would have done something worthy and filled knowledge in my silly mind 

She initially continued pinging in instagram but I check that less

This way it reduced and I came out of this mess 

Now when I meet her,I am cordial but I maintain this distance 

So being a bit strict is fine than entertaining something that can deplete my peace 

I see she is hanging out with other peer

I am happy that she got someone like her 

I may not have many friends but I don't desire to have the wrong one 

I know I told a gentle lie but it was for productivity prioritize me and to harm 

none !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

19 Feb 2026

307. Soft doesn't mean weak ,it means controlled*

 *Soft doesn't mean weak ,it means controlled*

Let me tell you a story of snake which was too soft 

And people weren't afraid and used to hurt it at each cost 

Then it started to scare others just so that people wouldn't abuse 

Then on people were alert and didn't consider it loose 

Moral is that people often tend to not value ones humbleness 

And treat it as a weakness 

How many of us believe that our name carries a part of our personality?

My name would mean lovely and a variation on having a softness in overall quality 

Softness can be sub divided into 3 categories 

First is a variation on being fragile and absorbing everything within

Second is modifying softness Which means being soft until he or she pins

The problem with second category is that if in anger the tone changes 

Then need to write apology which can run into pages 

Third category is having a soft tone but mixed with professionalism and diplomacy

This is something I aspire to be and my lifelong fantasy

Repercussions of being strong in words can be heavy

But too soft is also not good actually

Being diplomatic and professional is the best way forward 

Why should I carry baggage of hurt if I feel one 

I should give it back same day as it come

But way of expressing is a million dollar skill 

It can worsen things or better things with damage nil!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

18 Feb 2026

306. The essential year of my life

 *The most essential year of my life*

The term 'essential' carries an essence

A memory which highlights my dear ones presence 

Each year where my parents were present 

Is so essential and no less than a present

This day I saw a little baby in metro whos smile I still feel 

I felt it's like an indication for something special to me that appeal 

This year can be my essential year by god's grace 

I wait for the blessing, not in a hurry or race 

I manifest to complete my exams pending from a long time 

2026 will give me good news of having my parents back in form of little sunshine!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

17 Feb 2026

304. Faith inside me falling

 

*The faith inside falling*

I met a little baby my way back home in the metro ,seemed like a story untold

The little one was about 5 months old

As soon as I sat beside him he gave me the most precious smile 

He indicated to come in my arms ,I wished I freeze this time 

The soft skin was so gentle and  delicate 

I felt for a moment can I still have this blessing in my life or it's too late 

My faith is strong but at times this feels as mirage 

I manifest with strong faith but falls fatal with calling age 

The baby was so beautiful and I kissed his tiny hand

In this crowd this might be the only time I got this chance to find 

For a moment I thought may be my dad came to meet me in this form 

I held the babu closely in my arm 

Babu throughout was holding me and smiling 

Giving me a hope that my faith shouldn't be falling 

The babu's name is Armaan which in 

Hindi means a 'Wish' I endure 

I manifest with utmost faith that I overcome victorious from my failure 

The faith within me is strong ,that walks along 

Falling I may have faced is just stepping stone 

The faith inside falling is a pathway to overcome 

I will do my duty well not focusing on outcome !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

17 Feb 2026

303.Secret admirer/ The apology inside a gift*

 

*Secret admirer/ The apology inside a gift*

The qualities within me I once embraced 

Seeking attention, validation when situation faced

Since I didn't have that fence ,I was vulnerable to manipulation 

My life's string to control was in others possession 

I used to be the secret admirer to everything good I observed in them 

May be it was something I seek which was unhealed within 

At times this secret admiration take takes form of obsession 

That we tend to lose control of the true assets within our possession 

The major gift I had was self realisation when I did something wrong 

But when secret admiration was exorbitant, I chose wrong path along 

I thought I had lost all this gift from God 

And now my soul felt i lost the connection cord 

Each day is an effort to be a better version of myself and see

To come out of the toxic loop and protect my energy 

I didn't love me enough and I am sorry to myself

This day I gift a heartfelt apology and a silent promise to not lose me for anyone else!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Ka

math 

14 Feb 2026

302.* I miss depth in a world obsessed with speed*

I miss depth in a world obsessed with speed*

What do we instantly say when asked 'How are you?'

Yes the reply is in line with "All fine , hope you are too "

But is it always true to refer 

Or our mind is trained for this answer ?

There are three category of talks instinct 

One is in depth which is getting extinct 

Second is small shallow talks few 

And third are the ones who says 'who are you' when I ask 'how are you'

This is a world which seeks instant outcome and feels delight 

Which prefers taking tablet supplement than soaking in direct sun light 

The talks often are shallow 

From within one is not content but hollow

At times I take office cab to reach worksplace

And a colleague was next to my space 

I recollect from one of the previous conversations that he has a new born named 'toshikking'

So to make small talks I checked how is the little one doing 

His instant response was 'how do I remember these details tough'

As he would never remember them if someone is not close enough 

Generally to make small talks I recollect few details which may be lame

His response felt like this is a trivial information in my Brain

No wonder I take time to understand important thing

As these unwanted extra information are in priority wing 

I marked this colleague as a third class category I mentioned above 

I know how to deal with him next time now 

Forget depth , me being in category of small talks tend to slowly move to no contact 

Me expressing in writing is because there isn't anyone to talk and this is a fact 

Being busy is a blessing and I actually like the fast pace

Than keeping a dedicated time, I enjoy writing poems while commuting from worksplace 

To understand any concept I agree, we need to go in depth each time 

Learning curve applies and we speed ,excel and it's a progressive sign 

May be I am in that mindspace now that enjoy doing my duty and embracing speed 

And taking one day at a time and circumstance it lead!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

12 Feb 2026