336. Work life balance

 Value the present,relish the past // The lesson that stayed

Maintaining work life balance 

The work culture has become very demanding 

If one works endlessly the requests keep coming 

So setting up boundaries is something I am learning 

Gaining positively on mental health is also a form of earning 

Productivity parameter should be effectivemess within work hour 

Not feeling guilty for maintaining healthy work life balance is need of hour 

Last week was too heavy on me and felt low and bursted out in tears 

I couldn't write a poem , celebrate a festival and just was working with pressure and fear 

I couldnt even eat in time and was choking as I was just gulping the meal

My hands started trembling and felt as I if I can't anymore feel 

This weekend I determined to change my ways 

And a lesson from this instance that always stays 

To not be workoholic to that extent that I lose me 

Weekend I just chilled for the first time in many days and felt free

What is the point of earning if I am not able to feed me with a happy mind 

The teacher is the life experience and this is the lesson I find !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

6 September 2026

335. Trust issues

 Value the present,relish the past // The lesson that stayed

Trust issues 

Have you heard about an app called Bottled ?

It's a way of connecting to new people across world 

I was curious to try some 

So threw a bottle feature with a message and opened one 

The message had a music recommendation and checked about mine

The conversation was brief ,within limits and fine 

What amused me was that I was blocked from the chat without any reason

And I understand now that such connection is just like a season

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Maintaining work life balance 

The work culture has become very demanding 

If one works endlessly the requests keep coming 

So setting up boundaries is something I am learning 

Gaining positively on mental health is also a form of earning 

Productivity parameter should be effectivemess within work hour 

Not feeling guilty for maintaining healthy work life balance is need of hour 

Last week was too heavy on me and felt low and bursted out in tears 

I couldn't write a poem , celebrate a festival and just was working with pressure and fear 

I couldnt even eat in time and was choking as I was just gulping the meal

My hands started trembling and felt as I if I can't anymore feel 

This weekend I determined to change my ways 

And a lesson from this instance that always stays 

To not be workoholic to that extent that I lose me 

Weekend I just chilled for the first time in many days and felt free

What is the point of earning if I am not able to feed me with a happy mind 

The teacher is the life experience and this is the lesson I find !!!

✍️©️

 Priyanka Kamath 

6 September 2026

334. Light changes everything

 Light Changes Everything

What happens when one goes into a quiet mind zone,

To disconnect from reality, keep scrolling through the phone?

The flashback of Priya 🐣 and Anka’s 🐔 relationship that just came to a halt,

With sunrise, everything changed, with no one at fault.

Does each morning feel fresh and bright?

Does a guilty mind feel light?

Because light changes things when it generates within.

Who decides if a guilty pleasure is a coping mechanism or a sin?

Certain realities feel so dark even when light emerges,

I keep asking myself how to control the inner urges.

The dilemma between the paths I choose,

My actions shouldn’t make my soul lose.

I am waiting for the light within to change the evil me,

And to let go of all the baggage and finally feel free.

333. Rakhi challenge

 Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka sabki hai sunani

Anna ki hoon Mai pyaari Priyank munni 

Bhaiyaa ko har cheez Mai copy karti 

Pyaar Bhi Karti aur khoob ladti 

Koi harkat karti toh unse khoob darti 

Aap ke aage Kuch Nahi paisa aur rupaiyya

Aap khoob jeeyo and Khush raho mere pyaare bhaiyya

332. Weight of silence

 Weight of silence

After a delightful lunch conversation on spices with Priya 🐣 pal 

Anka🐔 kept waiting for her evening snack time arrival 

But she didn't turn up nor replied to Ankas message 

As if Priya was free from even friendship cage 

Anka wished she would atleast put a note 

The pizza in front was the one Priya loved a lot

The weight of silence was heavy to process 

But knowing Priya is keeping fine makes Anka stress less 

She typed a long message but kept in draft without sending 

Some chapters do have an unexplained ending !!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

18 Aug 2026

331.world photograph day

 

This is the first saree I love to say as mine

This was clicked to circulate during my proposal time

I did my own draping, make up , hair do 

I always loved posing too 

My younger self was carefree confident and laughed so loud 

I became so serious in life to succeed and make my dear ones proud

The photo reminds me to do things that makes me glee

In search of destination I should never lose me !!!

330. Shattered glass

 Review 

You’ve beautifully portrayed this honest, relatable journey from seeking validation to rediscovering your true creative spark. The way you’ve forged your own unique path—leaving behind the pressures of your roots and building confidence on your own terms—is so inspiring. Keep writing from your heart and keep moving to that new rhythm; your true magic lies in your authentic voice.💕

I am the skimmed version of my ancestors in terms of my skills in line

My journey on poetry ,art and craft was rooted back to my school time 

I was not liked by my relatives or my teachers in school days 

With no friends around I seeked validation all ways 

The moment I wrote for myself,I did things for my genuine love abundance 

I felt a positive change in me , started gaining confidence 

Automatically it seemed like people started noticing me 

I enjoyed the phase where I felt powerful and free 

As all fingers are not same ,so is the life phase 

I fell in the loop of validation chase 

This is the exact point where the glass of my transparent self shattered 

As anyone's reaction to my work mattered

Even after constant efforts I write any poem fearing 

As if the writing wings I have is disappearing

The skimmed version of me feel more diluted 

My focus seems so much diverted 

Starting back fresh is my way of giving me a chance again

Being rooted to my genuine self and to confidence regain

I may never match the genre of talent my ancestors roots had

But now I see a change in mindset to explore me ,my qualities good and bad 

Things I missed in past or the shattered glass can't be same

Being in present and doing my best in things I can is my aim

Root of rhythm is activated within me where every beginning finds it's beat 

I will improve , keep writing and do things I love in repeat !!!

©️ Priyanka Kamath 

9 Aug 2026

Shortened version 

Root of Rhythm

I am the skimmed version of my ancestors in terms of skill and line,

Yet my love for poetry, art, and craft began in school time.

Not always liked by teachers, relatives, or friends around,

I searched for validation wherever it could be found.

The moment I created from genuine love and delight,

Confidence grew within me and life felt bright.

But I fell into the loop of seeking praise,

And the glass of my transparent self shattered in many ways.

Now I choose to begin again, fresh and true,

Returning to my roots and confidence anew.

I may not match the talents my ancestors had,

Yet I am learning to embrace my qualities, good and bad.

The shattered glass may never become the same,

But living in the present and doing my best is my aim.

The root of rhythm awakens with every beat

I will keep writing, creating, and repeating what I love with joy complete.

©️ Priyanka Kamath

9 Aug 2026