Her supple body
coupled with
nimble steps
on tight rung wire
stretched thin
on a pole top
Life a gamble between the
balance and the misstep
she takes the risk
from dusk to dawn
People are looking up
gazing at the sun
to get a glimpse of her
how skilfully she moved
from one end to another
The passerby stops and watch
with constant amaze
how easily she can spin
her body
with so much grace
When all the hungry eyes
betting on her fall
she constantly ignores
the stomach which growls.
Her daily bread is
mounted on the another
end of the wire
to bring
back the light
to her dazed
eyes is her
only desire.
This post is in response to the daily prompt
Agile
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I’m a mother of a smart and energetic seven-year-old. I started expressing myself creatively since the last two years. Since then I have been continuously inspired by events in my life and around me which has helped me in penning my thoughts.
I’m an avid reader, loves to sing, an ardent lover of poetry and sometimes can scribble few lines too. Loves to dance in the rain, have an undying love for nature, can watch the beautiful sunset for hours. Love to kiss and hug my loved ones.
I have worked in the IT field for almost a decade as a manager, worked crazy hours and traveled around the world. In that busy schedule, I never got the time to creatively express my thoughts. Now every time I finish a poem, free verse anything it fills me with so much happiness and excitement and a feeling to have created something of my own. I’m planning to post at least one creation of mine weekly.
Lastly, a million thanks to all who visit, like or follow my tiny bits of creation.
Every time you do that, I get to know one more beautiful person in my life and get the chance to see their creation too.
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Now you appear at the top of my feed for a reason 🌹 … destiny has applied an algorithm of admiration to my online moments!
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Works in my favor.Did you get the chance to read the 7 poems in my anthology? Really appreciate your time.
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No … the links do not work from my iPhone. I will fire up my laptop shortly!
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hmm.. strange it works from mine.
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Wow. This is so real and amazing.
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I know we, Indians can easily relate to it.Hoping would do too.
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Yeah. That’s true.
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thanks for the reblog.I thought this one is too simple to be liked so easily.
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that these children are made to perform just to get food is so sad 😦
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Yes they are street side performers.
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talented beggars made to perform … thanks for highlighting her situation!
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Thanks.Have seen enough while growing up.my mom used to teach for free for one of such kid.
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Did your Mum used to do this … wow
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No, not the tight rope walking she used to give free education to such kids.
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then you definitely have her genes, sharing these topics to make people more aware .. what special ladies you are!
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Aww, that is such a compliment. I’m really honored. Will let my mom know.
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doing the same work just in different ways 🙂
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Awesome!
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Thanks Linda
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Wooow.. light into reality!
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Thanks Megha.It just popped into my head.
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I have nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award.
https://nopurposeclub.wordpress.com/2018/01/18/my-first-mystery-blogger-award/
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Thanks. Will check it out.
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Pleasure…
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Comments made me understand the major theme, well captured, but sad what people go through to feed
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Glad you could relate.Thanks for reading the post and the comments too 🙂
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Awesome….words defining the plight so well….great….!
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Thanks for your kind words.I love every bit of feedback from my beloved readers.
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“she constantly ignores the stomach which growls.” Reality
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Thanks so much.
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amazing!
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Thanks Neha
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Reblogged this on Megha's World and commented:
This post is in response to the daily prompt Thin
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It takes tremendous skill, balance and determination to walk some thin lines.
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Yes.It always a treacherous path to get to the loving heart.
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And so worth it!
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Yes it is.
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Your words paint the such vivid image of childhood hunger. The image merges with your words, speaking loudly of the torment, risks and pressures endured. Yet I’m encouraged by her perseverance to make it to the other side and be fed. She’s focused not distracted.
Wonderfully written
Yonnie💜🙏😊
Yonnie
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Thanks for such a thoughtful comment.Yes childhood hunger and poverty is so rampant in developing countries.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Such as life, walking on a thin line and trying to keep our balance. Beautifully written! 🤗
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You saw it from a different perspective.Thanks so much Becky.That’s the love of having readers like you
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My pleasure. 🤗 Always!
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