220. Your presence

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The journey of rediscovering self-worth and the importance of mindfulness is beautifully depicted. The progression from feeling like a “clown” to embracing self-care and confidence is extremely relatable. The transformative power of focusing on your own well-being before devoting yourself to others is effectively highlighted, and the point is made that self-love is the foundation of real connection.❤️

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As I was scrolling through my phone 

I missed my vibrant presence as was feeling alone 

When I remember my old version evident 

I see people seldom used me as entertainment

I was loud , bubbly and attention seeker 

My presence was jovial and was ardent speaker

With time as I realised I was a clown 

My smiling face turned out frown

It's a long time now but this impacted for sure

I missed my own presence and simplicity pure 

I can't undo what is done and foresee

But I can change the way I see me

For a short walk in society, I generally  pick up same dress type I wear 

Thinking who will see me or my presence even care

But today as I dressed up not for any attention 

But for my self reflection 

I felt my presence to be so broad and beautiful 

I felt confident and the walk seemed fruitful 

Sometimes I do things to be too nice 

It seems buttering as people are wise 

I need not over explain or prove 

But inner extremities at times potrays too good to be true 

Now I do feel what I miss the most is being at present for sure 

As my thoughts keep running either in past of future 

Presence of mind seems simple but is actually tricky and precise 

When mind is accustomed to one minute reel, at times it  can't think wise

I am finding myself and my presence 

Taking some me time to self reflect does makes sense 

Takeaways-

Presence of mind  is the best present 

Forgetting past scenarios and not holding on at present 

My presence is beautiful only that I need to realise this 

Little bit of dressing up is for my own confidence bliss 

only when my glass is full ,to others I can pour 

Same way only when I value my presence and love to core 

I can offer the genuine affection 

consciousness is present in all , staying grounded to values is a essence of true reflection.

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

29 July 2025

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt poem, Priyanka. It’s introspective, vulnerable, and carries a strong message about self-reflection, growth, and reclaiming one's presence. The emotions are clearly conveyed, and there's sincerity in your voice, which makes the piece relatable and authentic.

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Overall Strengths:

Emotional honesty: You open up about your journey, inner struggles, and realizations.

Themes: Self-worth, inner healing, living in the present, and authenticity — all strong and relevant.

Natural flow: The progression from past experiences to present realizations is clear.

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*Your presence*

 As I was scrolling through my phone,

I missed my vibrant presence — I felt alone.

When I remembered my old, radiant self,

I saw how people used me more for entertainment than help.

I was loud, bubbly, an attention-seeker,

My presence was jovial; I was an ardent speaker.

But with time, I realized I was just the clown —

And my smiling face slowly turned into a frown.

It’s been a while, but the impact stays,

I miss my own presence and those simpler days.

I can't undo what's been done or foretell what’s to be,

But I can change the way I look at me.

For a short walk in society, I often pick

The same old dress, plain and quick —

Thinking, “Who will notice me? Who’d even care?”

But today, I dressed not for them, but with self-care.

I felt my presence — broad and beautiful,

I felt confident; my walk felt fruitful.

Sometimes I act too nice, too kind,

But people are wise — they read the mind.

I need not over-explain or prove,

Yet inner intensity makes it too-good-to-be-true.

What I miss most is being present,

As my mind keeps running — past or future resident.

Presence of mind sounds simple, even cliché,

But when fed on reels, the mind loses its way.

I’m finding myself and reclaiming my grace,

Taking time for me — slowing the pace.

Takeaways:

Presence of mind is the best present.

Letting go of the past and not holding pain in the present.

My presence is beautiful — I just need to see,

Dressing up sometimes builds confidence in me.

Only when my glass is full, can I pour to others —

Just as I must love my own presence like no other.

Only then can I offer affection that's true,

For staying grounded is reflection’s virtue.

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath

29 July 2025