344. Magazine September

 The festival arrived and with it came hope anew

That I will overcome my vices as I start new

When I feel overwhelmed, even a bit

I switch by opting for a toxic habit

It gives temporary pleasure

And an escape to feel leisure

I promised Bappa that I will change my ways

At present, I am not focused and feel all over the place

But if I have promised something valuable to me

Then I choose to deny being captive to my mind tree

The present energy rush within me is insane

So I am writing a poem to flow it in a creative lane

Festival brings home positive vibes and a chance for a new start

To be consistent and choose the right path is an art

When God is within me, I know I am protected and He won't let me do wrong

Ganpati Bappa removes all obstacles and is making me strong!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

18 sept 2026

343. Magic of Ganapati

 Ganpati is a lord of removing obstacle and also grants Wisdom and skill

We all are blessed with creative minds and this itself is a magic pill

I am from GSB community Mangalore 

Here Ganpati is brought in family elders home 

Always I wished if I could bring Ganpati home but there are many facts I find 

Along with restrictions and things to keep in mind

I then thought why not make some creativity 

And past year I tried making utensil Ganapati 

I felt very happy and this year I thought of making one from vegetable

In UAE we don't get off for work to celebrate any Hindu festival 

And first half of the day went with a lot of work load

Then thought passed what if I can't bring ganapati Bappa on board 

Previous evening itself I had prepared majority of festive food 

During my lunch break I quickly made a cute veggie Ganesha and the experience was so good 

I made him sit and read my letters and offered him whatever I made to eat 

I quickly completed my work and felt as if ganapati asked me some sweets to repeat 

I wound up my office work and prepared few things for Bappa

He graced me to make modak, snacks and banana appa

I felt as if I was a mother to this beautiful baby , to let him go heart refused

For visarjan I made a sambar out of the ingredients used 

I didn't feel like asking for anything and my heart felt so free

Felt magically blessed that Inspite of hurdles he chose and came to me 

I sang few bhajans with my imperfect voice but true feeling

Felt his mere presence was my only need for inner healing 

I was in tears throughout as I couldn't believe he came home 

Always in my heart ,I know I am never alone 

He made me a mother the moment he accepted my wish to give him a form and adore

His magical presence felt so grateful and I wished nothing more

God is in our hearts and bringing him home is a way of offering gratitude 

The magic I received was abundance blessings and a positive attitude 

Even for a moment I didn't feel like I wanted to ask something 

Because God's presence in my life equates to having everything 

I can't express in words the feeling to love without expectation

Magical is the feeling to be a mother wit

hout even my realisation !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

16 sept 2026

342.

 Poem using Moon key train secret rain

Just as moon change from full to new 

Mind train speeds up with addiction few 

Secret to reveal is that I am two faced but in pain 

My heart cries and pour like rain 

Key to my lock is self realisation 

And to be real and overcome addiction 

341.

 The young girl is married, trying for a child,

Unable to conceive, but her will stays strong inside

The egg within her makes every effort somehow,

But sheds away with each try and lies outside now

She preserves tiny hope with care and trusts the process,

Until one day it forms egg which hatch, with a note saying “Success!”

She becomes a mom, as she had dreamt always,

God’s blessings arrive in magical ways

With no expectations, just effort & faith in the Lord,

The egg’s magic becomes her conne

ction with God!!!

340.

 The door is gateway to Georgia's sulphur bath

I never imagined I would explore this path

It's a public pool where folks take bath without clothes on

The water has healing quality and improves skin tone

It was a beautiful experience to explore

The lush greenery outside

And within me, I had nothing to hide!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

10 September 2026

@⁨~Vipin V. Kamble⁩

339. Teddy talks

 I have my old teddy bear in parents home but felt bad to see it torn, now with my little nephew niece 

When I met, teddy seemed sad with open tummy, my heart freeze 

I started to stitch it as we spoke how I use to teach teddy all my subjects and share my fears Today I saw him broken and in tears 

On fixing his tummy I felt a bit relief to see in him pain free in gentle care 

The kids pulled the teddy and and jumped in joy flying it in air 

Teddy requests me to set him free 

Kids sensed it and hid it so that I don't take him with me !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

9/9/2026

338. Flash challenge

 Stare

S- his eyes keep seeing me throughout as he drives

T- that gaze isn't comfortable for me

A- I arrive at the workplace and back home 

R- I feel odd to drivers message with all emojis of heart 

E- I choose to overcome this instance tactfully and not escape. 

337.value the present,relish the past

 Value the present,relish the past *

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

He asked me about my social media account 

My profile is public so it was fine to share I thought 

Immediately he vanished 

The moment I felt the exchange of conversation was not relished

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

Real connection is something very rare at this time and age 

I feel maintaining a good relationship seems like a baggage 

I relish the past aspects on how carefree yet careful I was 

Now I observe any outcome and it's cause 

Presently I was possibly vulnerable to be attracted to something which was not good 

But I value the fact that I carefully replayed the act and my mistakes I understood

I value the people I have in life and will not go in search of unknown friendship 

Some lessons are learnt through others experience and few from own hardship '

!!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

8 September 2026

337.

 

At work, I had a fun quiz, which was a thumbs up,

I felt guilty later, as my work was piled up.

My aim is to finish pending work with a happy mind,

No guilt for choosing what my heart finds.

First step towards my dream: enjoy what I do,

There’s no pressure;nothing to pro

ve!!!

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

***

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

331. Earbuds

 

327. The fragrance of memory

 Sensory Chronicles 

Week 2

The fragrance of memory 

Anka🐔: it's lunch time and I have got us biryani but you aren't looking fine 

 Priy 🐣: I am unable to overcome overthinking nature of mine 

Anka pulls out Bay leaf and offers to Priy and asks to write down the feelings and be free

Bay leaf has not just made biryani flavourful but on burning the leaf will manifest positivity

Priy 🐣 - I will. But I can't have food as my tooth has sensitivity 

Anka 🐔- Eat this clove to find some relief,it's a real deal

The biryani has good amount of Turmeric from within to heal 

Priy 🐣 - This water bottle here was given by my teacher 

I already had one but I took this to have it later 

But when she wanted some water I didn't have one to offer 

I thought I shouldnt have taken it in anticipation of keeping a buffer 

Placing Clove in mouth feels bitter

But it's soothing the teeth and I feel better

Anka 🐔- The little experience you faced has a takeaway 

But doesn't mean you overthink and stress your day 

Next time you know to make choice

Eat the cardamom pod , cleanze your oral health and have a clear voice 

I too have a dilemma if i should take someone's favour

Can you suggest which spice could help me add a solution flavour 

Pri 🐣: Be careful, and have some black pepper within you to think well before you accept, for nothing here comes for free.

Don't fall in a loop ,Protect your self respect, you need to sleep peacefully in your home tree 

Let's have our lunch and catch up for evening snack 

Rest well , work well and learning to deal with situation is indee

d a knack!!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

9 Aug 2026

Updated 

Fragrance of memory

It is lunch time and Anka 🐔 bring veg rice item 

Offering to Priy 🐣 who picks the whole spice like a treasured gem

Anka 🐔 said that these gives flavour to rice and then are discarded

Pri 🐣 mentions the quality of whole spices which which are never time barred 

Like cardamom,the original mouth freshner to have after food 

In same lines chanting God's name freshens mind and feels so good

Like turmeric which acts as antiseptic ,Positive mindset makes day looks peaceful even if it's hectic 

Like Clove reduces tooth ache ,Whole spices preserves essence but doesn't overshadow the flavour of food 

Each experience make one realise a new perspective, a new take 

Everything in life happens for a reason and for our highest good !!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

10 August 2026

Updated final 

Fragrance of Memory

It is lunchtime, and Anka 🐔 brings a veg rice item.

Offering it to Priy 🐣, who picks the whole spice like a treasured gem.

Anka 🐔 says these give flavour to rice and then are discarded.

Priy 🐣 mentions the quality of whole spices, which are never time-barred.

Like cardamom, the original mouth freshener to have after food,

In the same lines, chanting God's name freshens the mind and feels so good.

Like turmeric, which acts as an antiseptic

Positive mindset makes the day look peaceful even if it's hectic.

Like clove reduces toothache, whole spices preserve essence without overshadowing the flavour of food.

Each experience makes one realise a new perspective - everything in life happens for our highest good!!!

©️✍️ Priyanka Kamath

11 August 2026

329 . Book club. Shri Maatre namah

 

Shri Maatre namah .

One of the first books I ever purchased for my mother was the Lalita Sahasranama. It contains the thousand sacred names of Maa Lalitambika, who embodies the divine energies of Maa Lakshmi, Maa Saraswati, Maa Parvati, and Maa Durga. She represents the supreme feminine power, and this sacred scripture comprises 182 verses that reveal her thousand names.

This is my humble attempt to understand the meaning behind these divine names and share my reflections, beginning with the very first name.

Shri Mata 

Shri signifies greatness. Shri Mata means universal mother. All creatures are born from her cosmic womb. When we meditate upon Shri Mata, we connect with the boundless love and nurturing energy of the Divine Mother. Her presence fills us with courage, removes fear, and reminds us that we are never alone. We are always protected, guided, and embraced by her infinite blessings. 

Shri Maatre Namah. 🙏

Shri Maatre Namah

Name of Maa Lalitambike from the Shri Lalita Sahasranama

"Shrimaharajni"

Shrim is a powerful Beej Mantra.

Maharajni means Supreme Queen. She is the Queen of Sustenance. Chanting or reciting this name is believed to instill confidence, strengthen leadership qualities, and help us face our fears with courage.

Shri Maatre namah 🙏 

✍️ Priyanka Kamath

Shri Maatre Namah

Shrimad Simhasaneshwari

The divine Mother's name begins with "Shrim," a powerful Beej Mantra associated with auspiciousness, abundance, and divine grace.

Simha means lion, the king of the animal kingdom, symbolizing courage, strength, and fearlessness. Ishwari means the Supreme Goddess, the Divine Mother who helps us overcome fear, dissolve negativity, and transform our lives with compassion and inner strength.

The first three names of the beautifully represent the three cosmic functions:

- Shri Mata – The Divine Mother, the source of creation.

- Shri Maharajni – The Supreme Queen, who sustains and governs the universe.

- Shrimad Simhasaneshwari – The Goddess seated on the majestic lion throne, representing transformation and the dissolution of negativity.

Chanting this divine name is believed to instill courage, remove fear, and strengthen the mind. For anyone struggling to make decisions, feeling anxious, or seeking protection from negative influences, meditating on this name can inspire confidence, fearlessness, and inner resilience.

Shri Maatre Namah 🙏

328. Friendships day Flash challenge

 

Found Golu, an abandoned kitten this day in a playground many years back tiny and light 

Returned home with this fluffy little ball in white

I felt so happy with all his activities and shared everything to this kitty 

Each of the memories with him and all the pets I owned has a special place in my heart's serendipity 

Nobody can beat the amount of selfless love these animals pour 

Deep in my heart ,I pray they are at peace and grateful for the friendship so pure !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

02/08/2026

@⁨Vipin V. Kamble⁩ 

@⁨+91 96963 14289⁩