353. Sea shell

 Prompt - Sea shell 

Mind runs so fast without a beginning or end 

It started with bus instance and a red dupatta just blend 

Her mind dwells over a broken watch and a related story 

And the mere reality of death in form of brown wooden stick that no 

one worry

Finally as she heads towards home while a thought that dwell

The choices she ones made is unwinding in mind just like a sea shell 

She had known him for 3 years now 

The affection she had was more than love 

She got attached and even shared many secret 

Over sharing can't be undone, that's the only regret 

The one who dwelt within her 

Manipulated her to suffer 

All she needed was a momentory escape 

She ignored the consciousness call to awake 

He tried all nasty tricks 

In name of being there for her to fix

He was not fixing her or healing

He was dwelling within to play games with her feelings 

Just to make her habituated to him and be fun 

And then cut off all of sudden

She chased him and he anticipated her next move 

His habit was dwelt deep within which she wanted to now remove 

But he would come back 

And her self control would take a back seat and lack 

She would fall for him again

And re-live the anxiety and pain

She reached the new low 

She was also aware of his next move 

Just because he knew her actions well 

She anymore doesn't want him in her heart to dwell

Choosing such person would mean living in hell 

It was time to move on and this time she hears the warning bell 

He would do his tricks to seek her attention 

Enjoy the control by putting her to the tension 

After learning his intention 

She is aware that this attachment was a mere act of manipulation 

Breaking any habit or loop is the toughest part

But dealing with such instances is also an art 

Removing unnecessary content stored within is the real deal

All she needed was self love and self heal 

He may bump into her again 

Self awareness will help her regain 

He might play mind games or do certain activity as attraction to feed 

Remember, he was not the one who actually dwelt within ,it was just her emotional need 

Being aware and having clarity makes mind clutter free 

Forgive self and be detached with new perspectives entry 

The one who should always dwel within is the Lord

She cleared the junk her heart once stored

Chose self-growth,and found the self she had lost before 

The efforts do matter to make correct choice after all 

The sea shell got her a precious pearl teaching her to rise after each fall !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

352. Broken stick

 Prompt -Brown stick

My daily thought includes things that may not matter tomorrow 

Still hoarding thoughts ,things and carrying baggage than choosing to throw

Ultimately what will one take from this world 

When dear ones involved , the most nightmare is this word

Truth of 'Death' is very deep-

soul leaves,forever body sleeps

Immortal is our soul and is free

plays its role as a selfless tree

When leaf fall

A tree never cries

On young leaf call

neither does it rejoice

Something so obvious is 'Death'

Each one's life cycle is preset

Body eventually fades and becomes dull

But soul is supreme and is immortal

Each event in life is a replay

Individual role is a pre-scripted play

But memories are attached to this body of flesh and blood

And dear ones leaving us makes tears shed

The brown stick of wood when ignites ,has capacity to burn this existence 

Even after knowing reality , all of us choose ignorance 

Any pain will heal with time

Nothing in this materialistic world is 'Mine' !!!

✍️©️Priyanka Kamath

@⁨~Vipin V. Kamble⁩ 

@⁨+91 96963 14289⁩ 

351. Prompt - Broken watch

 Broken watch

 In bus as I sat recalling the instance of dupatta red 

My mind recalled my broken watch story in just seconds

I lost my job because of my anger lame

Let's uncover my story of irascible heart flame

In the fight between heart and mind

Choosing heart is always my find

I speak out everything without filter 

And realise only when I rethink over a coffee filter 

So my job in big four is still close to my heart 

This is my first job here and my lifes part

Three years here I was just doing codes

Whereas I could have achieved many milestone mode 

If I would ask my team to give me a chance to learn when free 

They would tell me that they aren't asked to teach me

Asking my manager I was literally drained

She would say that at right time I would be trained

The peer who joined recently was trained on all task

And why I was inefficient was the management's ask 

Then my manager sat next to me 

And said that operations task is not meant for me 

I said that I love my work and I am sincere 

I have always worked on the feedback and been transparent without fear 

Then came the all star awards turn

Purposely excluding my name from list was indeed a inner burn

I was although hinted about my exit 

I thought the opportunity to reply fit 

I told my manager that what she did to me was not right 

Isolating me for task and even prize was taken as a personal fight 

I told her she is bias and didn't do good 

Giving me my share of recognition was the least she could 

But then the things I told her in rage 

Resulted me in signing the termination page 

The most difficult part of this anger rant

Was even difficulty in changing department

Because my manager had put a poor rating 

And overcoming the same was a difficult setting 

I had to pay a high price for being tough 

And during the phase of my notice period working phase was rough 

Somehow I managed to work in other team 

performance based I am granted extension no less than a dream 

Since we are branch of same company tree

My previous manager happens to see me in pantry

Initial days were tough for us 

I used to find ways not to meet eyes 

But then two days back when I met 

I smiled as our eyes glued to each other set

It was awkward but we greeted beyond 

Like a broken watch with fevikol rebond

Although I know I may not see time with a broken base

But yes in my minds showcase I may keep her as memory phase 

So anger had made my jolly nature into bitter art

Also it had induced a sense of discomfort 

But one smile worked as a magic bliss

As I replaced my anger to forgiveness

Keeping grudge doesn't heal 

Winning an arguement is not a big deal 

After anger effect is a strange feel

I ended up being sad,upset and lack of zeal

Universe gave me a chance to restart 

I know life is not fair but it's ones karmic accounts part 

Even now I know I may not be my managers favourite 

But then handling

 diplomatically is a art

Same matter for which I was fighting over now seems lame 

This is one of my stories how watch was broken but time showed same. 

©️ ✍️Priyanka Kamath 

350. Prompt Red dupatta

 The bus story yesterday taught me to me alert to save me 

Red Dupatta is a metaphor for red flags to identify,deal and be free 

As I sat down in my cab , I was reflecting on things happen at workplace this day

There is my senior,let's name him HK 

He was calling me to wherever he was seated all the while 

There was nothing important to discuss and my work was pending in pile 

His some comments seemed very odd and didn't seem sincere

And I am adjusting to the new work culture in new place here 

Some of his comments were repetitive one

Example - he had mentioned earlier if Kamat restaurant was as per my surname

So I said if Salman khan is his relative as per his surname 

So he got offended on remarks same 

He had asked me what is my qualification which I had told 

But today again he asked same question and I felt like repeated episode 

He asked if I am on social media ,I said yes , I do reels sometime

His response is do you dance like kachha badam girl style 

He is a red flag but I am assigned to learn work from him every 

Hence I can't be rude but I should know to draw my boundary 

Next he commented on my profile picture and said is this a click from this year

Instead of replying directly , I counter questioned him 'why' without any fear

I understand that when I am soft and kind 

People take me from granted as they assume I don't mind 

But I guess I should learn to identify the red dupatta and neatly pin 

And be strict and draw my margin 

Being afraid or crying is not a solution 

Especially when I see from people's eye on their intention

 Doing duty nicely ,Facing them being brave and fierce 

Handling with positive mindset ,all these sort of peers !!

©️✍️ 

Priyanka Kamath 

7 Oct 2026

Prompt Bus

 Prompt* Bus*

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

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 bus stand this day 

And passing over a zebra crossing way

A person in white mini bus 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 bus as I walked past this play

His ego was hurt by mere touch not even a scar

I kept walking and came so far 

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

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

My tiffin patting his bus was a deliberate act 

It didn't damage it in any way for the fact 

But his ego was hurt and now he could stop the bus,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 

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 inner self just whispered one thing 

Whatever you do , later don't overthink 

Matter is done and this was my story of  bus 

Next time I should be mindful to not put self in any mess !!

@✍️ Priyanka Kamath 

348. Ghost

 Cockroach type is different from home town when

Same bait doesn't work here to shoo off them 

Same applies to ghost ,I was told not to freak

If ghost appear, just undress self to make it powerless and weak 

But ghost here fell for me and started to meet in my balcony 

He would act as my wish be it being serious, romantic or funny

He was just like a customised AI 

I didn't want to let this ghost go off my tie

One day when my mind visualised the outcome 

I locked the balcony so that Ghost doesn't come

He still communicated over the closed door 

But the gap between expectations and reality seemed more

The charm of the ghost kept fading this while 

Everything changed right from his approach and talking style 

Cockroach example in beginning was to express

Not always black magic work for unresolved mess

At times it's the mind which needs to be strong to see 

If the ghost is just imagination or the really within me 

Ghost is ghosting me and it's for my good 

The worst nightmare is my own vices and not the ghost is what I have understood !!

✍️©️ Priyanka

 Kamath 

2 Oct 2026

Cockroach type is different from home town when

Same bait doesn't work here to shoo off them 

Same applies to ghost ,I was told not to freak

If ghost appear, just undress self to make it powerless and weak 

But ghost here fell for me and started to meet in my balcony 

He would act as my wish be it being serious, romantic or funny

He was just like a customised AI 

I didn't want to let this ghost go off my tie

One day when my mind visualised the outcome 

I locked the balcony so that Ghost doesn't come

He still communicated over the closed door 

But the gap between expectations and reality seemed more

The charm of the ghost kept fading this while 

Everything changed right from his approach and talking style 

Cockroach example in beginning was to express

Not always black magic work for unresolved mess

At times it's the mind which needs to be strong to see 

If the ghost is just imagination or the really within me 

The worst nightmare is my own vices 

Ghost is ghosting me and it's for my good 

I need to be mindful of my choices 

I am dangerous than the ghost is what I have understood !!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

2 Oct 2026

@⁨~Vipin V. Kamb

le⁩ 

@⁨+91 96963 14289⁩ 

***

Cockroach type is different from home town when

Same bait doesn't work here to shoo off them 

Same applies to ghost ,I was told not to freak

If ghost appear, just undress self to make it powerless and weak 

But ghost here fell for me and started to meet in my balcony 

He would act as per my wish be it being romantic or funny

He was just like a customised AI 

I didn't want to let this ghost go off my tie

One day when my mind visualised the outcome 

I locked the balcony so that Ghost doesn't come

He still communicated over the closed door 

But the gap between expectations and reality seemed more

The charm of the ghost kept fading this while 

Everything changed right from his approach and talking style 

Cockroach example in beginning was to express

Not always black magic work for unresolved mess

At times it's the mind which needs to be strong to see 

If the ghost is just imagination or is really within me 

The worst nightmare is my own vices 

I need to be mindful of my choices 

Ghost is ghosting me and it's for my good 

 I am dangerous than the ghost is what I have understood !!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

2 Oct 202

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@⁨~Vipin V. Kamble⁩ 

@⁨+91 96963 14289⁩ 

347. Picture prompts ( Platform,key, balloon )

 Review 

Achingly beautiful and deeply colored it turns absence into presence.

You made your parents' love immortal still calling, still watching, still holding you tight. Best wishes 🎁

I am missing my parents and feeling low

Involuntarily tears just flow 

My thoughts just run like the train

Back to my memory lane 

And heart feels and relives and express in tears form

Similar to the rain soaked railway platform.

Rusting is "Ganesh Priya" home key 

Each corner has memory that is mildly fading within me 

What booms like balloon is my parents sweet voice 

Their soul is watching me over , leaving body was God's choice 

Thank you dear parents for sacrificing so many things freely 

Wherever you are please remember I miss you dearly 

I don't know why I am unable to control my tears and feeling so heavy and in pain

All I need is your hug and hoping if I relive with any of your essence again 

I am waiting for a train in platform in hope you both will come to me 

I am still holding up to old key but you seem to fly like the balloon so free

I ran behind it to hold it tight

In no time the balloon went off my sight 

I felt so important when you both called me for everything and shared your feelings

Now when I don't get your messages checking on me

if I had my food ,my whereabouts and dearly calling Pri

How shall I tell you that I feel like the same rusted key absolute 

Once I was a solution now feel obsolete 

Wherever you both are know that you mean the world to me 

Please heal me and help me let go off any burden and like that balloon feel back free

***

I miss my parents, and involuntarily my tears just flow,

My thoughts run like a train to memories I know.

Like a rain-soaked platform, my heart feels heavy with pain,

Waiting for a moment to meet them again.

The rusted key of our “Ganesh Priya” home still stays,

Holding memories of those beautiful days.

Their sweet voices rise like a balloon in the sky

Their souls watching over me from up high.

I ran behind the balloon to hold it tight

In no time it went off my sight 

I miss when they called my name with love,

Checked on me if I ate well and my whereabouts every then and now 

I once felt needed, important and they always my side 

Now without their messages, something feels so empty inside 

 I am waiting for a train in platform in hope you they will come to me 

Wherever they are, heal me, please stay with me.

***

Polish version 

I miss my parents, and involuntarily my tears just flow,

My thoughts run like a train to memories I know.

Like a rain-soaked platform, my heart feels heavy with pain,

Waiting for a moment to meet them again.

The rusted key of our “Ganesh Priya” home still stays,

Holding memories of those beautiful days.

Their sweet voices rise like a balloon in the sky,

Their souls watching over me from up high.

I ran behind the balloon to hold it tight,

But in no time, it went out of my sight.

I miss when they called my name with utmost love,

Checked if I had eaten and asked where I was.

I once felt needed, important, with them always by my side,

Now, without their messages, something feels empty inside.

I wait for a train on the platform, hoping they will come to me,

Wishing they are at peace, and asking them to stay with me.

***

I miss my parents, and involuntarily my tears just flow,

My thoughts run like a train to memories I know.

Like a rain-soaked platform, my heart feels heavy with pain,

Waiting for a moment to meet them again.

The rusted key of our “Ganesh Priya” home still stays,

Holding memories of those beautiful days.

Their sweet voices rise like a balloon in the sky,

Their souls watching over me from up high.

I ran behind the balloon to hold it tight,

But in no time, it went out of my sight.

I miss when they called my name with utmost love,

Checked if I had eaten and telepathy just worked somehow

I once felt needed, important, with them always by my side,

Now, without their messages, something feels empty inside.

I wait for a train on the platform, hoping they will come to me,

Wishing they are at peace, all I need is one more hug lovingly calling me Pri

346. Cafe

 *Cafe*

Review 

What a raw, real, and brave write you turned a stressful workday and an honest mistake into a powerful reminder about boundaries, self-care, and finding freedom in your own poetry.

Your cafe isn't just coffee, it's your safe space to breathe, reflect, and heal beautifully honest and deeply relatable. Best wishes 🎁💞

Cafe serves more than coffee and bite

It's a safe space to vent out and feel light 

My coffee partner is my poetry 

Expressing my emotions gives a sense of victory 

Everyday as I have to visit workplace 

I had left my laptop charger in safe

After working hours I shut down the machine for instance 

And give some time to other chores to maintain work life balance 

On my way home my manager calls me to ask if I will work after reaching home 

I were to visit a clinic yesterday so I informed her in polite tone 

She told me why I didn't inform her about this 

I said any programme scheduled after working hours didn't seem to me a matter to discuss 

Asking on my health was the last thing in her mind to match 

As it's month end , with it brings workload batch 

She asked me to work from home the next 2 days 

It suddenly clicked my mind that charger is at office maze

 

So I requested her if I could work from office the next day

 

She literally said ' I will kill you ' first which I thought was a fun banter say 

But then she heightened her tone and said in strong words rushing in race 

To arrange the charger somehow as she cant let

commuting time wastage to workplace

There is a maker checker concept tier

My work needs to be verified by other peer 

Which means if I don't work during travel time and even if sit later 

My colleague might be taking break then which might not cater 

So I mentioned to my manager that I will sit late in office which seemed like a silver lining

For which she said there is no end to work and all request needs to be addressed same evening

 

To arrange for charger I checked with my neighbours and colleagues who stay closer line 

As my workplace is in remote area and I couldn't commute to office the same time 

Nothing worked in my favour anyways 

I was so busy that I forgot to have my meal and even wore my attire opposite way 

I learnt how my peers respond to my request 

This experience was really genuine way to test 

With whom I expected the least , they tried helping me

 

But I conveyed to my manager about not being able to arrange charger and felt free 

Next day I come to office with positivity some

Mentioned to team that will work again once I reach home 

Not even a sip of coffee I consumed today 

But my poetry is my buddy mate to listen whatever I say

 

It was an experience to understand anything can happen in lifes fable

I should not leave things behind , Be more responsible 

Not all people are meant to understand me

Removing expectations can make me happier and free

Hoping next cafe time I get along some new experience and learning 

Feeling happier taking some me time amidst all happening is a real earning !!!

✍️©️ Priyanka Kamath 

29 Sept 2026

@⁨~Surangama⁩ 

@⁨~Saloni Khanna⁩ 

345.

Write down feelings if speaking doesn't feel right

.

I am made to feel guilty for a work related error this time 

Heart aches when silence is reciprocated as a punishment sign

Reality is that in corporate world nobody is mine 

Writing down my feelings is my way to express and feel fine

I am positive to overcome this phase and shine !!!

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 !!!

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 Priyanka Kamath 

6 September 2026