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. ❤️