Forgive yourself for what you never became,as you are a cosmic child, living in the arms of the universe,for your existence.
I'm home to endless infinities burning bright,so trace my name into the stars that will bring change.
Hence,we are all lost stars,trying to light up the dark gore and gashes of the galaxy.
©poukii
poukii
A wandering lost soul ; follow in Instagram @irida_97
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poukii 13w
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poukii 52w
Pain had elevated my soul to a higher level,
making me to see through the realities of things.
Wrecking ball of pain had made me so addicted to it's frequencies that, now I don't know how to live otherwise.
I can't imagine living without it, even for a second. -
poukii 52w
When I was overwhelmed with the lessons I learned,
I decided to write a book about it,
but then I realised that, it might be even lengthier than
Susquehanna, so I wrote a religion out of my pain.
A religion that only few people can get the essence .
A religion that is not based on any traditions.
A religion that is only based on what this society calls as 'disability'.
A religion that is open to all gender and race, irrespective of their status and nationality.
A religion that ensures safety, security, equality and necessary support aids to everyone involved.
A religion that is not based on any sugar-coated enchanted lies. -
poukii 52w
Melancholy had become my birthmark,
making me an 'Enneagram 4w5' ; The Bohemian.
Pain is the only factor that helped me to find out my roots.
Pain is the only factor that is helping me to connect with people.
It helped me to learn a lot of lessons in life,
even more than people of my age,
making me to question all values and beliefs
imbibed on me.
It made me to go through a lot of experiences that people around me couldn't relate to in anyway. -
poukii 52w
Pain is nothing new for me.
I'm born out of pain.
I will die out of pain.
I breathe the hues of pain.
I tense my cells with pain.
Pain resides in each and every skin pore of me.
Pain resides in each and every nerve endings of me.
I don't know to measure the exact depth of it,
as,I think it is immeasurable using all the scales that we had invented yet.
Pain had filled my life with both joy and sorrow.
It had given me the label of 'happily painful' soul. -
poukii 52w
Graffiti on the wall
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poukii 52w
When my phone ranged suddenly at 1:00am, I thought, again my life is going to be filled with colors.
My long distance crush is calling me, ohh!! we are gonna to be the eternal amours.
Never did I realised in your faceless embraces that,
I am just another one for you.
Never did I thought, your diamonds were made out of the grudge in blue.
How can I forget your negging on those tremulous nights?,
for you were my 'sweet rascal',who dipped me in the
'Aboulomania' of frights.
And now, in these squelching walls of auburn streets,
I am drawing the graffiti of our savage love as streaks,
using those wallflowers dipped in blood, from the graveyards of your memories,
on the behalf of solitude splayed 'anhedonia',on my teeth. -
poukii 52w
Higher self: ohh!! you think too much about what
other's are thinking about you, right?
Let me ask, did any of them were there
with you, during your sufferings?. Had
they even asked you about how you
are doing in your life?
Me. : No!!, they didn't. I was hiding in my room,
all these times. I pleaded for help, but
was made to feel like, I don't deserve
help.
Higher self: So yes, do things as per your intuition.
The first thing you need to do is to
embrace your inner child. Accept
yourself. Learn to differentiate between
your true intuition and anxiety. Things
that comes to your mind, when it is calm
is your true intuition. Follow it, you will
find out your life purpose, and find out
ways to reach me. Don't listen to your
anxiety and people around. You can
achieve greatness, in this lifetime,if
you learn to turn the anger into a slow fire
Motivate yourself to fight for the right
thing. Don't get too deep into the drama
in life. You will surely be able to find
Yourself.
Me : Thank you my higher self!!!, Thanks a lot.
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poukii 52w
Higher self: You will, Don't force yourself, to do things
if you really don't want to, just because
people of your age are doing it.
Me. : Yes, that's my biggest fear, I swing
constantly,from 'all or nothing',in each and
every thing I do. Not able to work in fixed
pace. Feel too frustrated, overwhelmed.
That's why, I am not able to find out the
way to reach you. I fear, I will die without
finding out you,my higher self.
Higher self: ohh!! I am sorry to hear that,but I am sure
you will. You have more strength,than you
actually think. Accept the way you are,
don't try to change that you don't have any
control over. Forgive yourself. You know,
what I feel from your way of talking,
you are highly intelligent than others
around you, they are not able to think the
way you think, that's why you don't have
friends.
Me : Seriously??!! Thank you, but yes,it is
very difficult, because whenever I try to
forgive myself, ' what will people think?,
will I be gaslighted again?', keeps on
spiralling within me, I feel too small and
invalidated. (4) -
poukii 52w
Me : I wish, I was diagnosed, when I was a
child, because I have harmed myself a lot
without knowing all these. I wish, there
was such a system in our schools, so that
children like me gets the necessary
accomodations. I wish, people get the
fact that it not only effects boys, it can
also effect girls and there is no such a
particular look for it. But, when I talked
about being different, people, even my
parents made fun of me. I know, our
society, doesn't likes to accept
differences.
Higher self: ohh!!, So you are late diagnosed. I know
it is very difficult to find out necessary
support. But , don't harm yourself
anymore. Take your time. Are you
currently having identity crisis.?
Me. : Ohh,yes !! because here everything is for
normal people, everything happens in
their favour. I feel completely
disconnected. My chronological age,
doesn't match with age of my mind and
soul. I feel like my mind is that of a child,
body of an adult,and a soul that is too
old. You know, because of this never
did I had any friend. I am not at all able
to find out someone like me or who
understand my struggles. I am not at all
able to find a balance.(3)
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miraquill 57w
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Interview Challenge
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#writingcontest #creativearena
Head to Creative Arena to participate in this writing contest and win a trophy!Interview Challenge
Imagine yourself being interviewed for the success of your first book. --Now, answer the following question in a very poetic and thoughtful manner.--
Interviewer: Today if someone asks you how far have you walked what will be your answer? Where did you start from and how far you still have to walk or have you reached the destination already? -
miraquill 59w
An ode is a form of poetry that expresses praise, glorification, or tribute. It examines its subject from both an emotional and an intellectual perspective. Though Classic odes have a strict format, there also exists modern irregular ode and in the recent times poets have experimented a lot with this form.
--Today , write an ode to a domestic object.--
You can write an ode to cell phone , books , carpet or anything else that comes to your mind.
Tag with #ode and share.
#wodOde
Today glorify the ordinary!
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miraquill 59w
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines words with contradictory definitions to coin a new word or phrase. The absurdity of the resulting statement allows writers to play with language and meaning. For example, the phrase " cold fire " is formed from contrasting words. In fact the word " oxymoron " is an oxymoron itself as it is derived from the Greek words “oxys” (meaning “sharp”) and "moros” (meaning “dull”).
--Today , write a creative piece using oxymoron.--
Tag with #oxymoron and share.
#wodOxymoron
My old youth
is smiling hope! -
miraquill 60w
The word "anachronism" comes from the Greek words “chronos,” meaning “time” and the prefix “ana-” meaning “back” . It is a literary device that places someone or something associated with a particular time in history in the wrong time period. It is used to create intrigue or add humour. For example, an early man using a phone to text his friend is anachronism.
--Today, write a poem or prose using anachronism in it.--
Tag with #anachromism and share.
#wodAnachronism
Get creative and write using this exciting literary device!
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maybeyoushouldreadapoem 61w
HERE'S THE THING ABOUT HASHTAGS:
1. Hastags would be a good tool for segregation ON Instagram rather than Mirakee because Instagram has by default 'grid' feature if you search by hashtags. But it won't really be of any use to us, because our content curation isn't gonna be FROM Instagram. We'd definitely use #maybeyoushouldreadapoem and a couple other generic tags below our Insta posts though. So that exposure through hashtags would also be covered.
2. Mirakee, on the other hand, has the 'list' feature by default if we search by hashtags, and WE CAN'T EVEN CHANGE THAT, WTF. (If we're not mistaken)
So you can see where we're going with this. Hashtags on Mirakee would be useless for the admins because if we keep scrolling and scrolling to read entries, it won't just be irritating and messy, but also very time-consuming and draining.
But we know, and we definitely understand if the readers here would want to read the entries. That's why, readers and writers alike, can very well go ahead and use #mayeyoushouldreadapoem, so that it reaches more people within Mirakee.
But for the curation process for us as admins, we'd request you to be thoughtful and tag us @maybeyoushouldreadapoem
Only then would we be able to reach the tagged entries.
We hope this clears it out..
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maybeyoushouldreadapoem 61w
D'ya have a headache?
Maybe you should pop a paracetamol.
Have you been feeling hungry?
Maybe you should try something delicious.
Have you been feeling dejected lately?
Maybe you should get some needed help.
Have you been sick of the world, altogether?
Maybe you should sleep it all out.
And if you've been feeling all four?
Maybe you should read a poem, first!
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GUYS, WE'RE HERE; AND IT'S OFFICIAL!
Before we start telling you the criteria and the structure for posting and reposting content, we'd like to give a little backstory to our page name first.
We suck at naming things and we're not at all shy to admit it. After loads and loads of experimenting with Greek-Irish-Japanese Pinterest-worthy words, and failing to give 'em our kinda meaning to it; we wanted something simple and elegant. Maybe with a punch of humour. We moved on to recalling book references, our favourite songs and movies for inspiration, anything that'd give us an edge. Alas, we'd suddenly forgotten all the books and movies and songs we'd ever loved. Relatable, right?
Yep, we laughed on our helplessness too.
In just a matter of seconds, our frenzy thought process went like --
"oh oh think of a book name"
to
"idk man"
then
"oh oh what book are you currently reading rn" to
"oh oh it's 'Maybe You Should Talk To Someone' by Lori Gottlieb"
then directly to
"is 'maybeyoushouldreadapoem' is a good enough name"
We took a second each,
and chuckled a little louder in realization.
It hit.
Humour, sass, sweetness, and most importantly, a very good piece of advice!
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We absolutely love it. What about you guys?
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Coming to the what happens on the page, we'd love being transparent. Here's how each thing would go:
CRITERIA: As mentioned already in (@hayat_'s) most recent post;
Structurally, none at all! Prose, poetry, stories. However long or short. (If it's a story in parts, it can be nominated after it's been entirely completed).
Anything and everything that's creative/fresh/insightful/original/witty/has good imagery etc etc qualifies!
In no way does it have to be popular enough, or concentrated around hot-topics only. The idea is to give a platform that appreciates quality content, without any other qualifiers.
We'd love all the help we can get so we'd really appreciate if y'all will take time and tag us in pieces you think are good enough.
NOTE: The tags do not have to be only on new or most recent pieces. Go ahead and pick up your favourites, however old or new and let us know which ones they are. We'd be more than happy to read and share them.
Go easy on us though since mirakee notifications can be accommodated only upto a limit. So be selective. Tag us only on the ones you really think are good.
HOW IT'LL WORK:
Just so everything plays fair, we've divided the content we'd read in two parts--
1. The tagged content.
2. Individually explored content.
Both of us will alternate reading content between those two sections, meaning one day it's Srishti (@thegreymetaphor)'s turn to read the tagged content and Hayat (@hayat_)'s to explore individually; the next day, vice versa).
In the end one of the two pieces will be chosen to go on the Instagram page.
The other piece, you ask? 'cause it'll be no less awesome right?!
We'll repost it here from our (@maybeyoushouldreadapoem) Mirakee account so it's more accessible for everyone to read, and also post a screenshot of it on our insta story.
We'd put up both the Mirakee and Insta usernames of the Writers in our insta stories and posts, so they get their due recognition and appreciation! Please make an effort to appreciate both the pieces, won't ya?
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The posting and reposting time on Insta and Mirakee, respectively, would be around 4-5 PM IST.
Also, since we prioritize consent, the reads of today will be posted tomorrow, so that both of us, the readers and the writers of the pieces, have an adequate 24 hour period to ask for consent and respond. And in a case where somebody would be unwilling for whatever reasons, no questions asked; for us to read some more and look for another.
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Feel absolutely free to drop us any queries, suggestions, feedback, anything in the comment section. We'll make sure we answer each one of you, we promise.
Thankyou, really, for all the love and trust you selflessly bestow on us, can you see us crying through the screens? Trust me, we are. :''))
Your very own Pastel Ladies,
Srishti (@thegreymetaphor)
Hayat (@hayat_)
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If you can, tag your acquaintances in the comments below, we'd genuinely appreciate you spreading the word.
We hope you guys help us build the same community spirit on Instagram, too. Our Instagram handle link will always be in our bio. :).
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_writer_at_heart_ 61w
A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count.
(To know about syllables,
see ➡ #learnsyllableswb)
I have written a haiku on criss-cross lines of palm, in this post.
The moral of this post is that, it's you, who can engender your pathway.
©_writer_at_heart_
#ceesreposts #englishwriters #mirakee #writersnetwork #tod #pod #wod #haiku #haikuc #writersbay @writersbayHaiku
Criss-cross lines on palm,
Won't decide your fate ever.
You design your way.
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miraquill 63w
Soliloquy is a speech or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself often used as a device in drama to disclose a character's innermost thoughts.
--Today, complete the soliloquy starting with---
" The sky overhears everything, Jimmy. Your midnight sobs for a spring that passes by your window pane too quickly shall not go unnoticed and....."
Tag with #soliloquy and share.
#wodSoliloquy
Complete the given soliloquy using your rich imagination.
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miraquill 66w
I stare at the world
atop this old and dead tree
where is the color?
Patience has rewards
come spring the world will fill
with cherry blossoms.
- Takanakchirasu
The mondo is a Japanese style of poetry written in the form of a question followed by an answer. Originally, it used to be written as a collaboration of two poets, one presenting a thoughtful question and the other giving an enlightening answer in two different stanzas.
--Today , write a creative one- liner mondo--
Tag with #mondo and share.
#wodThe Mondo
What are sunsets ? They are unfinished paintings of Van Gogh telling you to not give up on art.
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miraquill 67w
Since the time Homo sapiens first hit the scene 50,000 years ago, more than 108 billion members of our species have been born. And a large chunk of that number is alive right now.
The number of people alive today represents a whopping seven percent of the total number of humans who have ever lived.
(Source: https://www.prb.org)
Today, write a creative piece about being grateful to be alive.
Tag with #humans and share.
#wodWe're very lucky to be existing!
