Every time I look at you, 
I can see how much more 
Precious you have become 
Since God gave you to me.

You are beautiful on the inside and out, 
You are caring. 
You face challenges every day, 
I am so proud of you.

Please learn to trust His guidance 
On every journey, you embark on.
And before you know it, 
Your life will be better than ever.

Do not squander time 
Worrying about trivial matters.
Believe that God has plans 
He answers every prayer.

You may not get exactly what you want; 
We must all give and take.
Perhaps in those times, my dear, 
"God's answer is simply to wait."

If you are patient, thoughtful, and helpful
The Lord will bless your dreams and,
Lay the world at your feet.

My daughter, you are incredible
You will always have my love. 
You are a reflection of the master's touch, 
You were sent from above.

Today and every day, 
I desire to tell you,
You are the best in every possible way.

“Saral hu Saadharn nhi” (Simplicity is not Ordinary). This phrase encapsulates her entire existence. A woman of few words, a daydreamer, who is certain that there is life beyond stars. An HR professional who began her writing journey when corona knocked on our doors. A Content Writer, Screenplay Writer, and published Author. She is die-hard romantic and that reflects in her quotes, poems and short stories and currently working on her first book. She enjoys cooking, dancing, singing, travelling, and is a huge Bollywood enthusiast. She is a wife, a mother and a friend you can most certainly rely on.

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Show me stars in the night sky
Show me light above the tunnel
Show me peace within chaos 
Show me paradoxes of life 
Worth a million different meanings.

Show me power in knowledge
Show me women without rage 
Show me ecstasy of heaven
Show me the wrath of hell
Show me unholy visions
Show me unruly customs
Empowered with the prowess of nature.

Show me life beyond a heartbreak 
Show me death beneath a smile
Show me kindness in evil
Show me goodness in the distressed
Caged within stereotypes.

Show me white in colour
Show me vibrancy in darkness
Show me scars in beauty
Show me flawlessness in cracks
Show Me.

Aakanksha Dinah, a passionate writer, orator, communicator focused on establishing a Training institution centered on creativity and innovation. Aakanksha is a true believer in loving the work we do and strongly believes in smart-work, the reason why creativity works better for her. Aakanksha is enormously focused on making a career in professional writing and publishing. She loves writing poems, self-help articles, and essays. An enthusiast when it comes to learning languages and in short, Aakanksha is a wanderer, an explorer, a mom, a dog-mom, a poet, a cook, a writer, and an influencer.

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You know,
Good actions always give happiness 
Worst acts grant promising lessons 
The best person offers good memories.
Never search for happiness in others,
That'll make one alone and unaided.

Instead,
Even when left isolated,
Search in thyself,
And feel comfortable.
Be thankful,
Acquiring talents and looks.
Be grateful,
Creating money and fame.
Be prudent,
Developing attitude and ego.

Life's not so hard to live,
Sit quietly, embrace that dream,
And never let it go.

All those twists and turns 
Are part of life, do not let anyone stop you,
Wipe out tears, looks towards the sunshine,
Shadows will fall behind.
Delight the little pleasure. 

When it comes to,
 If possible,
Spread it to others.
Happiness never subsides 
By being disseminated.

Give away the darkness from the past,
That blocks the light in the present 
And live in this moment of elation.

Whatever may happen,
Never blame anything 
In lieu,
Fix yourself in such a way 
That you'll always be subtle.

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Retired Finance Officer, Kerala State Electricity Board, Daydreamer, Traveller, Freelance Writer, Home Chef, Mother & Wife. An over-thinker who finds solace in the cathartic effect of writing.

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Let's take off toward another sky 
Where everything is visually appealing.

Let's relive our youth 
When reality was unpleasant and dreams were delightful.

Let us pick 
The cheerful flowers and spread joy to others.

Let us cherish
The relationships and experiences we shared, 
Open the doors of mirth and inquire why you are sad.

Let's explore 
A new route together, 
Go with the flow and follow your ambitions.

Let's restart 
Our lives once more 
And smile widely as you relive each experience.

“Saral hu Saadharn nhi” (Simplicity is not Ordinary). This phrase encapsulates her entire existence. A woman of few words, a daydreamer, who is certain that there is life beyond stars. An HR professional who began her writing journey when corona knocked on our doors. A Content Writer, Screenplay Writer, and published Author. She is die-hard romantic and that reflects in her quotes, poems and short stories and currently working on her first book. She enjoys cooking, dancing, singing, travelling, and is a huge Bollywood enthusiast. She is a wife, a mother and a friend you can most certainly rely on.

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We all have a life - 
As kids, we don't seem to
See through the transparent glass
Of our parents laughing, crying, feeling… 
As kids, we don't see their tears,
We overlook sacrifices and tags of prices,
We overlook their burden, their hurdles;
Oversee the fact that they are more humans
Less God, less 'parents,' less idols we have created!

We, as kids, don't give them lives - 
Lives of their own that they cherish…
We as kids don't see them young,
Don't see them with their hearts racing,
We don't see them in their true colours,
We don't see them in their true spirit!

We, as kids, defend ourselves with the 
So-called "parents are supposed to be like this" card;
We, as kids, humble them when
We are the ones to humble and bow down… 
We question as we made them;
Throwing tantrums, they don't have to handle:
Little do we realize until we become parents ourselves…

We, as kids, forget that they had a life,
Have a life and will have a life after us…
They lived, are living, and will continue to live 
The way they want to - good, bad, ugly;
It is nothing but their choice. 

We, as kids, forget that mom and dad were 
Husband and wife before and after we are born;
They romance, dance, and perhaps fight:
We as kids forget - it is their lives, not ours!

We, as kids, overlook how human they are,
Just as they ought to be - imperfectly perfect;
How faulted, tainted, broken they are,
Perhaps just as we are as kids… 
We, as kids, forget how they are 
Just as kids as we are! 

Aakanksha Dinah, a passionate writer, orator, communicator focused on establishing a Training institution centered on creativity and innovation. Aakanksha is a true believer in loving the work we do and strongly believes in smart-work, the reason why creativity works better for her. Aakanksha is enormously focused on making a career in professional writing and publishing. She loves writing poems, self-help articles, and essays. An enthusiast when it comes to learning languages and in short, Aakanksha is a wanderer, an explorer, a mom, a dog-mom, a poet, a cook, a writer, and an influencer.

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Another year is going by, 
bringing some memories.

Another year has come and gone, 
along with some gifts.

Another year is gone, 
leaving some dreams incomplete.

Another year is gone, 
breaking some promises.

Another year has passed us by,
like stars falling from the sky.

Another year has passed, 
like some long-distance friends.

Another year is going by, 
breaking an old ban.

Another year has passed, 
and with it comes a new burden to bear.

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Do not for,
     Seeking and asking 
     I am a donor, believe in yourself 
     When we give away 
     Happy and peaceful is the mind.

Do not for,
     Craving so much 
     We get what we desire, at times 
     We don't, at other times.
     If everyone is standing 
    On the side of fancy 
    Oh, who will give??

Do not for,
     Begging and looking 
    If we don't reap what we ought 
    Companions are anger, hurt, and uncertainty.

Do not for,
     Wishing the limitless,
     The shift from wanting to granting 
      On the side of needs 
      Happiness is never guaranteed.

Do not for,
     The phase of criticism,
     When we denounce 
     We want people the way 
     We believe is right.

Do not for,
     The way of comparison 
      When we collate 
     We ought to be like them 
      The veritable perishes.

Do not for,
     Mingling person 
     Who gave, distress, guilt, and anger 
     No to, energy vampires 
     Ever tidy up the mind to pull out 
     The stain of bitterness.

Do not for,
   Alluring irrelevant chatter.
  Life is so sweet,
 Learn the art of giving away 
  Comprehend easier life choices.
    By adding value to others 
    Practice giving, instead of taking.
 When one gives, one gain 
When one grabs, one loses 
All givers are happy 
All takers are tormented.

     Be a giver,
     Achieve the very purpose of life 
     The infinite euphoria…

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What is it about sunsets?
Is it the beaming rays of hope;
Or the door to what is done and dusted?
Is it the dawning of a new day,
Or the history of yesterday?
Is it the beginning or the 
End to a chapter perhaps unfinished, or
A synopsis of what, who, how and when:
Perhaps the preface to what the future holds?

Is it the colour, light, ray of magnificence?
Or the horror, power and reminiscence of a finished hour? 
Do all the sunsets have the same story to tell?
Maybe a different tale each time it bids farewell!
Sunsets are orange, beautiful and whole. 

Before the moon and the stars take up their places,
This orange hue lights up the world,
Reminding it of the 'in-betweens' - 
The grey spots, the time that very few remember! 
Sunsets are wonderful - going away only to come back…
Stories of consistency, miracles and new joy. 
As the beams shine through leaves and waters - 
Sunsets are deep, meaningful and historic;
Yes, each time, every time! 

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It's winter again,
It's dark, darkness everywhere 
A whirl of thoughts wrapped me,
My illusionary thoughts.
      Who'd help to take me out of this darkness?

        It's midnight now 
        Like water drifting through my fingers 
        Sleep also drained from my eyes.
Peeping through the window 
The sky bears no stars 
Even the stars are sleeping 
The whole world is sleeping.

       Taking pills is still not a cure 
      The God of sleeping away, far far away 
       Times may keep getting harder.
I want someone to converse with,
At this odd hour?

Everyone is in deep sleep,
Check my mails,
The inner me ridiculed 
Who's there to send mails?
Check messages,
Again heckling,
The message box was empty.
        Can't call a friend, 
         Can't relate a neighbour,
         Now thinking of lazy days.
The sun may shine beautifully 
Sharing it's heat and light.

I just want to scream 
Kick someone or jump 
Singing songs, skipping down the street,
Saying hello to a friend.

       The night grew darker,
       It blew through my window pane 
       It was cold and cold 
       Remind me of winter 
       Yes, winter at my door step.

Time to shed my inner covering, 
Shedding my egoes,
Holding life in hand,
Woven around a mystical winding.
       Oh, winter, I welcome you,
        It's next to me.

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