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.