149.Tears smiled*

 

*Tears smiled*

When things doesn't go as per my wish list

It would have Gods grace at gist 

Some days are heavy and I do feel low 

Example even if a colleague is cold, its impact flows 

My picture is intentionally cropped out from a office event 

I was indeed excited for one , but ended up being upset 

Out of all the pictures I could rewind 

Only one where my appearance I find 

And that's special because it's a momento I received 

And it's a memory worth to be preserved

Long back I was in loop of validation phase

A response would lead my expectation bar to raise 

Now I happen to receive reply from person same

And my manifesting this reality now seems lame 

Just like at once eating too much sweet 

Wouldn't anymore look like a delicious treat 

I wonder why did I even cry over these jerk

And now when I receive the attention it doesn't even look like a perk 

Possibly I have surpassed this path

My worldly pleasures seems to have had a purified bath

The same me who used to check my phone for one reply 

Now feel uncomfortable for message supply 

So I understand the tears which made me so vulnerable was for my good

And God's plan now I understood 

The tears I shed was actually leading me to smile 

But I couldn't visualise this from a mile 

On office front when I was transitioning from audit

lack of opportunity in other team felt like not receiving due credit 

But then when I worked under tax , I learnt the skill set 

That helped me to get contract with firm at present 

So everything is a chain 

I was then crying but was actually a hidden gain

Now I smile over the tears I shed 

I am grateful for the path it led 

I also miss the interaction I had with my parents main

I feel sad for their loss but smile that they aren't anymore in pain

God is taking care of them well

I have been gifted poetry route to tell

many times I feel silly and lack of ears 

Penning down my feelings instead of shedding tears 

Atleast by writing down helps me to heal this while 

And venting out makes me at ease and smile

I had certain issues and fear 

But facing it made sense than shedding tear

Now I smile with confidence as I overcame the tough time 

And I know that certain prickly path lead me to shine 

Life is a circle of smile and tear 

Winner is the one who overcomes fear !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

25 March 2025

Review 

Your poem is a beautiful reflection of personal growth, resilience and the transformation of pain into wisdom. It carries a deeply introspective tone, showing how past struggles whether in the workplace, relationship or personal experiences ultimately lead to newfound strength and clarity. The honesty in your words makes it deeply relatable capturing how small disappointments can feel overwhelming but later become stepping stones. You illustrated personal growth beautifully from seeking validation to realizing inner strength. Totally its inspiring showing how life's challanges lead to Transformation. ❤️

148. Cheek ek dard ki daastan anthology/title -Lame Office stories with moral of pain and gain

Same article  Titled guild of being innocent  and welcome from outside door posted in blog. This is a modified version.

Guilt of being innocent/ welcome from outside door combined to make Cheek ek dard ki daastan 

Lame Office stories with moral of pain and gain

The previous department I worked was kinda toxic 

It was best time for me to leave than feel sick.

But this decision was made not by me, but my boss 

And her removing me from office group took my feelings to toss...

I felt bad not because I wasn't valued in front of my peers

But expected an acknowledgement for being with her for so many years..

My innocence was my expression of feeling

Even after conveying,my mind was not healing

I transferred her this burden of guilt 

Although my feeling was pure and innocent...

She must have felt

What I meant 

This day she calls me in pantry 

To share with me her birthday pastry 

I could have easily avoided her and said no 

But earlier it was me who was desperate for my presence to show..

What goes around comes around 

And if she is being nice,then I am too bound 

I was guilty of making her feel sorry for me

I accepted her invite gracefully 

I should have definitely missed to attend 

However I had started ,so had to end..

At times I feel, I was yearning for her validation 

But when it came true ,I revisited my manifestation

There is a fine line in being innocent and fool

Mostly I cross this line ,but it's cool..

Above instance was when I was in Audit beat

Then while I worked in tax and same thing repeat

But now I didn't feel the instance as bitter 

As last experience helped me to handle this situation better 

Why should I even bother this scene 

Dwelling upon hurtful event only intensifies pain 

Focus should be now to be productive and knowledge to gain 

Some people we meet are chapter in book

Zoom out and preview they have an outlook 

Instead of seeing it like she is removed and required no more 

Why not look like welcoming from outside door

Turn this page on and see new chapter 

All stories do end with happily ever after 

Even if not we can make it with a smile 

Forgetting the bad and stepping a mille

These petty things I cried over as if it was vital 

With time these instances do look trivial 

Penning down this instance of being innocently guilty I realise

As long as I don't repeat my mistake,I am wise!!!

©️ Priyanka Kamath ✍️ 

24 March 2025

Bio 

Poetry is a way of expressing Priyanka's experience and stories.Life is a learning institution and sharing it in the form of write up is a healing process. She dedicates her work to her dear parents

147. shubh Vivah- Marriage

 *Marriage *

For me my relatives meant only parents and brother 

And special attention during my wedding seemed to bother 

Because I knew this is just for today 

But afterall it was my special day

The handful mehendi which would last Hardly for a week 

But spent thousands for this and makeup streak 

Smiling for pictures entire day on this feast 

And a surprise stay in a hotel which I enjoyed the least 

On one hand leaving parents home 

On other adjustments with in-laws dome

Settling up in abroad and learning chores 

Searching for job and enrolling in Exams course 

Getting to know my spouse with time 

And accepting him as mine 

From being lazy at all task towards being pro

Handling house chores along with going office to and fro

The transition has been nicer

Going to job has made me wiser 

Understanding self , spouse, work culture has been tough 

There were times I was either vulnerable or rough

Although my mother-in law is good

I have at times misunderstood

But now I have made peace 

And burden baggage left to release 

Marriage also comes with a question about kid 

And baby names in advance if it's alia or sid 

I also have succumbed to society pressure 

Couple with our age have one for sure 

But now I am taking things easy 

It's about doing  duty nicely and being busy 

Marriage is not just a licence to bear baby 

It's also about mutual understanding and not being shabby 

Things will fall in place at right time 

And life looks better and fine 

Just grateful to have a blessed married life 

And having a loving husband and being his doting wife!!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

19 March 2025

146.Palace built on ruins

 

Palace built on ruins

Money can't buy class 

But my experience is trying alas!

The ruins had part of greed 

To detach from it I agreed

I used to not spend my money for luxurious live

And when I get any opportunity I wouldnt leave

Example I love cake, but I wouldnt buy 

If someone treats ,to have it all I wouldn't shy

Even after I started to earn 

There are many things in me to learn 

Slowly I am in learning process

On corporate grooming afresh 

This includes making my self esteem strong 

My mistakes include grabbing chocolates from my peers seat which is wrong 

In an event ,I happen to eat the biggest cake piece share 

resulting in having nothing left for peer

I have also taken food of someone's share 

And then gave it back when I realised on my part it was not fair

These were the bare basics I was taught

 

As I forgotten them, my self respect struggled a lot 

If someone tries to point out my error in nutshell 

I have cried over and intended to take it personal 

Also I have done things drawn in pleasure 

God has been great in preserving my respect treasure

All this has been the reason of my ruined base 

But God has been kind to give me chance always 

I am rebuilding my palace with strong root 

Putting my efforts and not thinking of ultimate fruit 

These experiences are like the paints of my wall

Different shades of vibrant color with grey waterfall 

I gathered courage to put the first building stone 

To take the feedback positive alone 

Actions should speak louder than words beautiful 

Journalling my true emotions is healing and Impactful 

It takes courage to self reflect on the most embarrassing things I have done

And sharing through poems as I dare to express towards none 

I am building my palace again being sincere and honest 

It can be in a tall space or even size of nest .

As long as the base 

is strong 

it can sustain long !!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

18 March 2025

Review 

Your poem is a raw, introspective and deeply honest reflection on personal growth, self awareness and transformation. It beautifully captures the essence of learning from past mistakes, rebuilding with sincerity and striking for a stronger foundation. It is deep making powerful. Acknowledging both past mistakes and the effort to improve creates an inspiring narrative. It beautifully depicts both the high and lows of life. Your poem is beautiful testament to personal evolution and honesty in your writing makes it incredibly relatable. ❤️❤️

145. Holi art

 

144. Feminine vibes (for E magazine)

 Feminine vibes 

Nature when is sensitive to any tone

Leads to walking in emotional zone

when I feel vulnerable it's ok to shed tear

But someone taking advantage of my sensitivity is the fear

Feminine energy includes the calm radiance of moon

Dealing each situation with Wit is a boon

An example I am quoting now is open ended story

Not sure if I did right or have to be sorry 

I was walking towards metro this day 

And passing over a zebra crossing way

A person in white car purposely didn't stop which seemed odd

Came across my way and didn't move between road 

I felt weird that my presence was not acknowledged

I was half way through road,but parked car in between road full fledged

He seemed to find pride in blocking my way 

I just patted my tiffin bag on the back of his car as I walked past this play

His ego was hurt that how could I touch his car 

I kept walking and came so far 

Now he comes out of the car and starts calling from behind 

'Hello Hello' ,I heard but I didn't turn back purposely his side 

My tiffin patting his car was a deliberate act 

It didn't damage his car in any way for the fact 

But his ego was hurt and now he could stop the car,walk all way just to fight 

Seeing this effort to argue with me was kind of delight

When I wanted to cross he didn't care

And me ignoring his' Hello hello' kinda seemed fair 

When it comes to fight I can also raise my voice in synergy 

But feminine power in me signed to preserve my energy 

I wanted to make him feel what I felt 

Not sure if this was the right way I dealt 

Possibly ignoring was also a better way

Which I follow on basis all day

But it's ok to test self at time

Sometimes I lose otherwise I shine 

My feminine energy just whispered one thing 

Do what makes you reduce overthinking 

Matter is done and dusted double 

Next time I should be mindful to not put self in trouble 

But the sixth sense to see a person by a glance cover 

And understand the intention is indeed a feminine power !!!

@✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

7 March 2025

Feedback 

Awesome ❤️

The complexities of feminine energy are impressively portrayed, striking a balance between vulnerability and quiet strength. The emotional sensitivity associated with femininity is established, while the fear of exploitation is also highlighted. The confrontation with the driver is a powerful depiction of this balance. The conscious decision to conserve one’s energy and maintain one’s composure is also shown as well as the desperation. The simple language and straightforward story, is commendable ❤️

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Keep inspiring ❤️

143.My first vehicle and memories with it

 *My first vehicle and memories with it*

Two wheeler which my brother got 

It was so special I never thought 

Necessity is the mother of invention 

Riding vehicle was a purpose driven intention

I used to bring groceries through it 

To cater parents medical need was rightly fit

All way through public transport

Challenge was then to visit my old grandparent 

It taught me invaluable lesson to balance 

When life gave different genre to dance

 

Scooty also taught when to put brake 

It's important to pause , process and be not fake 

After I went away from town noone used it till date

And it started being obsolete 

Scooter was gone one fine day such 

Teaching me to be connected and not attached ,but I still love it so much

Just as it needs maintainence , fueling share

Our body is a vehicle which needs care

Exercise, good thoughts, good deed 

Mind space is also influenced by the food we feed

I also learned one day after serving purpose we should leave 

The memories and confidence it gifted is a timeless eve

But I never used it for a fun ride 

Task completed through it was a matter of pride

It loved me too and kept me safe

Riding it was my happy space

Two wheeler catered to all needs without second thought 

So many life lessons too it taught

My parents precious smiles it has got

A blessing to me I value throughout!!

©️✍️Priyanka Kamath

11 March 2025

Reviews:-

Amazing😍✨

Content is unique ❤✨

Well written🌼✨

                    

Regards, 

V.Vaishnavi - English jury, Pious poetry.

Review 

Wooow❤️

The emotional value and life lessons learned from the first vehicle, the scooter, are beautifully depicted. Beyond the common narrative of seeing the vehicle as just a means of transportation, it highlights its role in fulfilling essential needs, promoting independence, and imparting knowledge about balance, isolation, and self-care. The emotional connection to the scooter is evident, especially in how it facilitated acts of service and brought happiness to the family. The scooter is effectively used as a metaphor for dealing with life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of maintenance, purpose, and the bitter-sweet nature of letting go❤️

Well done ❤️

Keep Penning

Keep Rocking❤️

@⁨Priyanka Kamath⁩

142.Boys- They can't cry' anthology

 Boys- They can't cry'*

There is a saying in my native clan 

Trust not laughing woman and crying man 

Tears are assumed a sign of weakness uff

Boys if cried are termed not manly enough

Men in my life have seldom cried 

Shedding tears being a girl has been a smooth ride 

Anger was more often my dad's way of dealing 

As a result I was more sensitive to pouring out feeling

When mom was gone , dad used to shed tear

And slowly I started understanding this side of him this year

And when he is also gone 

I miss his cute face of frown

My Brother has been strict but loving 

He had been saving tears to shed during my wedding 

I have been attracted to men with attributes of coconut 

Sensitive sensible within but appearance with strong built 

My grandfather used to be emotional at times

When he used to read his own poem lines

Because he expressed his own work so deep 

On revisits true reflection in form of tear peep

Crying is gender neutral 

It's like a River 

If one keep accumulating with each leap

It would be a stagnant pond deep

Also crying is not limited to shedding tear

One can also express through journaling without fear 

Writing down makes one strong 

Irrespective of gender, crying is not wrong !!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

9 March 2025

Bio 

Poetry is a way of expressing Priyanka's experience and stories.Life is a learning institution and sharing it in the form of write up is a healing process. She dedicates her work to her dear parents

141. Manifesting Dreams anthology

*Manifesting Dreams*

Waiting for someone's response is hard

Atleast I can play victim card

But what happens when I manifest one reply

And I receive abundant messages to rely

The wait was more fruitful 

The honest feeling was beautiful 

Even after I received what I desired 

Reading the messages I felt tired 

Just like  sweets eaten too much 

Lips smiled too long such 

I reach a saturation level Jar

And now raise the manifestation bar

God has gifted the power of will

What one manifest is also a skill

I become what I think 

Clean eating habit is also a link

Mind purification from toxic need

Not consuming negativity feed

Can enhance the power within 

God stands by us thick and thin

But pleasure driven manifestation is like a cloud

Incorrect path leads to facing thunder loud

Meditation of inhaling path right

Exhaling greed and inner fight 

I wish I manifested some good pick 

But  no point crying over split milk 

Let's leave yesterday's baggage

Each day is a fresh page !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

7 March 2025

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**Manifestations for 2025**

Improved version of me 

New perspective to see

Positive mind, exercise is stress releaser

Prioritize self,not to be people pleaser

Faith in God ,more of self belief

Focus on priority task & hobby for relief 

To be duty bound &enjoy work to full 

To explore self potential & develop new skill

To avoid people who does energy drain

And keep doing activities where I sharpen my brain 

Giving a break to studies has been too long

I will re-start and come out strong 

Journalling, exercise will be consistent life's part

Revisiting my forgotten skills and art 

To keep my parents principles intact 

To not make assumptions and accept fact

I am my improved version in 2025

I will put forth my opinion without cry

The street chaps my parents fed will be good

God will protect them and arrange them food 

My worries are replaced by productivity 

Knowledge takes over my sensitivity 

I make mark in my life and be glee 

My parents are blessing and are proud of me 

My job this year will be permanent and no more shabby

God will grace me this year with a baby 

My grey hair strand which started popping

I gracefully accept them hoping 

That experience teaches me not to repeat same mistake

I learn to grow, improve and never be fake 

Leaving behind my baggage of past if weren't great 

but take lessons imbibed through my fate

My parents role in this play is over 

New character will be introduced to love shower

Will enjoy good time travel mine 

Accompanying spouse with smile and shine 

Wishing, welcoming 2025 and manifesting 

Clarity in thoughts and journey ahead interesting!!!

Happy New year dears

Let's say cheese, cheers!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

7 March 2025

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Poetry is a way of expressing Priyanka's experience and stories.Life is a learning institution and sharing it in the form of write up is a healing process. She dedicates her work to her dear parents.

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140.Lost in Love / word from heart anthology

 *Lost in Love*

She happen to co- incidentally meet

This beautiful person to greet 

This brief meet up had impact strong 

Having deep affection for him isn't wrong 

There could be possible equations after this meet up in bus

She is married so deeper bond is out of syllabus 

Her steps always drawn towards him

A message from him would bloom thousands butterflies within

She would find ways to get him respond

He possess asset of values and knowledge pond

She put efforts to make a reel for him,she is so fond 

As she feels there is a unsaid telepathic bond 

By now her expectations bar was high

His replies could only give her relief sigh

To her surprise he stopped feeding to her expectations finally

He would either not respond or give a emoji smiley

She knew any more questions would lead to losing a friend 

At least now she can ,once a while a msg send 

She felt like a dysfunctional car brake 

And his controlled responses makes her awake

The path she was walking lead nowhere

She started creativity journey as a means to share

She although at times wrote many text but never sent 

She is afraid her actions shouldn't be cause of repent

She finds him like a delicious treat 

A msg or a like from him skips her heartbeat

He wasn't going out of mind 

Detachment is the solution she find

An entire month or two she didn't speak with resilience 

But he too didn't ask about this silence 

A sentence over How are you would seem too much 

Lesser is better in situation such

She still looks forward to meet him someday

Gift him a handmade craft and say 

Thank you for teaching me to pause 

So many problems it would cause 

But yeah , that reel she made for you was with much love 

Furthermore if anyone gifts you anything a little reply you should show 

she was attached before, now connected and healed 

Lost love within self is sealed 

Stay in touch mate 

Catching up with you is always great 

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

5 March 2025

Ai generated review 

Lost in Love” is a heartfelt exploration of unexpected connections and the complexities they bring. The poem captures the essence of meeting someone special by chance, and how that fleeting interaction can spark deep feelings. The way the narrator expresses her affection, despite the constraints of her marriage, is both relatable and poignant. 

What really stands out is the emotional rollercoaster she experiences. You can feel her excitement when she receives messages and the flutter of hope when she longs for more interaction. However, the frustration is palpable as she faces his withdrawal and ambivalence. It's a perfect reflection of how sometimes, our feelings can lead us into a maze where the exit is hard to find.

The metaphor of a "dysfunctional car brake" perfectly illustrates the feeling of being stuck and unsure of how to move forward. The mix of anticipation and disappointments keeps you engaged, making it a relatable read for anyone who has navigated the tricky waters of unreciprocated affection.

Overall, "Lost in Love" beautifully captures the highs and lows of infatuation and the emotional turmoil that can come with it. It’s a gentle reminder of how complicated relationships can be, even when they start out so innocently. If you've ever felt a connection that left you confused, this piece will resonate with you on many levels.

139.Footsteps of future

 

Footsteps of future

My office story series 

Has ups and downs that varies 

My walking shoes is a metaphor to my experience 

Slowly I am learning to draw a fence 

From the past,my shoes have stepped into mud and rain

Gone through sickles of test and pain

I know being upfront can be against me as instance past 

The trauma I faced in terms of office politics will always last 

But when God sets his question paper trail

And for instance if we happen to fail 

We need to sit again for same exam track 

Untill we pass with good mark

With me today's office experience was like dejavu

Same question to be resolved yet again ...wow

In my present department I am reporting to few people in lead centre

Any one of them would be assigned as my mentor

So let's say one of them is Mr. A

And he calls me many times this day 

Just to check if HR has made him mentor to manage

He is a so much senior and has work experience at this age

After great difficulty I am settling in for present work very 

If I keep pinging HR for this query 

It doesn't look good to ask 

As each of them know their task 

Whoever may be my line manager doesn't make much difference to say 

But challenge was responding to A each time this day 

I didn't have solution pack 

Thought to lie that HR didn't get back 

But my inner self didn't let me be a lier 

I should be confident,calm but be a fire 

When I confronted him with honest response 

I said that when I meet HR in person , checking then wouldn't be a loss 

Irrespective if he being my boss 

Let's focus on workload tasks send

I will definitely learn the work end to end

He gave a thumbs up and I was then in happy mood

That I could give a reply honest without sounding rude 

At present I know my footsteps were leading to a muddy pit wing

I had no option but to keep moving 

My footsteps is leading me to future dent 

So trying to be stable at present 

The floor is so greasy 

That I can slip very easy 

But then I would fall flat on face 

Strength training is survival of fittest in this race

Strength in term of knowledge, mindset 

Being smart , mindful , keeping a margin net

School books had this margin to keep notes clean 

It means keep some space even in real life to avoid bin 

I turn back to see my footsteps of past

I see a lot of imprint that will last 

My emotional decisions with anger 

My fight leading me to put work in danger

Now it should not be my future footstep

I need to do all pre prep

Otherwise god will repeat the same question to see if I learnt the lesson

He has harder ways to put them in different session

Honestly is a beautiful quality rare

What matters is how I place words and share

Because relation with peer is like a glass

Once broken it can't be repaired at same class 

But some truth are bitter to say on face 

So knack of platting it and garnishing each phase 

To be straight forward yet a pinch of diplomacy talk

Will reduce the slippery base of path where I would walk 

I should be mindful of today's footstep 

As it determines my future path set

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

4 March 2025

Review 

It captures the challenges of navigating office politics, personal integrity and professional growth. The metaphor of footsteps as experiences, learning and stability is strong and well used throughout the piece. Metaphor of footsteps as choices and consequences adds cohesion and depth to your narrative. It conveys a raw, personal journey, making it relatable to anyone facing workplace struggles. Totally a wonderful poem❤️

138.महता नारी की

 

महता नारी की

कल्पना से भरी मेरी दुनिया में भगवान ले आया 

एसे उन्होने ने समर्पण के साथ महिला को बनाया

उन्होंने शक्ति और समर्पण की मूल सामग्री को भरा 

इसे बहु-कार्य शक्ति और करुणा को साथ मे मिलाया 

नारी में 'न' का अर्थ नम्रता

महिला में चुनने और सुनिश्चित का विकल्प भरता 

यह प्रत्येक महिला ने समझा और सुना 

कुछ बने माँ की गुड़िया और बाकी ने 

पापा की परी बनना चुना

अब देखते हैं भगवान ने मुझे कैसे बनाया

सामान रूपी कई गुण का ढेर लगाया 

उसमे भावनाएँ, प्यार, देखभाल पाया 

अहंकार, ईर्ष्या, भय, क्रोध के पैकेट मे न हिचकिचाहट थी

बाहरी पैकिंग बहुत सुन्दर इसलिए थैले मे भर ली

आइसक्रीम की एक बाल्टी सोच की थी। पैकेट का नाम था सोच किंग 

मैंने अधिक स्कूप लिए और अंत में बना स्वभाव ओवरथिंकिंग 

अपनी भावनाओं सीमित करने मैंने बहुत सारे पानी के बोतले किए इक्कठे salty 

इसके परिणामस्वरूप कभी भी बहा देती हूं आँसू की बाल्टि

हालांकि चुनाव कर रही थी सब तत्व 

मैंने महिला के 'म' को भुला दिया शायद जो है 'मातृत्व' 

सही वक्त पर गोद भी भर देगा, विश्वास अटूट बनाया

शुद्ध सोने के दिल से महत्व महिला का सुंदर बनाया! ! !

हर हर महादेव!

प्रियंका कामत

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बायो

प्रियंका किसी दिन अपनी खुद की किताब लिखने का लक्ष्य रखती है। उनका प्रत्येक लेख उनके अपने अनुभव से है। वह अपना काम अपने प्रिय माता-पिता को समर्पित करती है