In response to secretkeeper.net’s weekly writing prompt #116. The challenge is to use the 5 words given below (or their synonyms ) in a poem or flash fiction.
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Obstacles halt your path
life punches hard, kicks you down
bruised and distraught
the spirit is deflated.
Entangled in a web of turmoil
the urge to quit is strong
but the mind refuses to surrender
trying to find the key to the chaos.
With the head held high
embracing faith and courage
the veil of troubles lay untangled
to view the colours of the rainbow.
Wounds turn into wisdom
courage replaces fear,
bitter feelings become better
honed and chiselled ,
you emerge stronger!
Splendid.! Speechlessly fabulous. 😊
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Thank you Bhavika 🙂
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It is really amazing that such an inspiring poem can be written using these words !
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I am glad you enjoyed it . Thank you Megala 🙂
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You showed how to be successful! Very nice.
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Thank you Sunil!
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Superb words so well joined with the challenge, Radhika. Loved the wisdom in the poem. Awesome.
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Thank you Kamal for the words of appreciation 😄
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Welcome Radhika.
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Beautifully penned, expanding on to the quote by C S Lewis.
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Thank you Somali!
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Wonderful and so meaningful!
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Thank you Vidur!
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Most welcome, Radhika!
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Great words to be admired of
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Thank you Tanvir ☺️
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Welcome Radhika 😊
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You make it seem so simple… Lovely words 👌
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Thanks a lot Deepika 😇
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Wonderful, touched my soul 🙂
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Thank you so much Alok!!
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Your words make even the raging difficulties and hurdles in your path seem beautiful enough to ride over them and find your foothold once again, Radhika.
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That’s so sweet of you to say Pranitha. Thank you 🙂
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It is my pleasure, Radhika
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Wow.. really wow.. I loved the way you rendered the poem around those five words..
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Thank you so much!
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You are an extraordinary thinker ma’am.
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I am honoured dear Meenakshi. Thank you 🙂
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You are welcome ma’am. Its my pleasure.
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Lovely poem and a very valuable message!
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Many thanks!
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Truer words cannot be said! Those bruises bring about more strength that one imagines! Brilliant composition😊
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Aww…..thanks dear 💝
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You write amazingly well dear. Insightful & encouraging lines.
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Thank you so much Bhavana for your appreciation 😊
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Great words Radhika.
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Many thanks Rupali!
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The last stanza feels like what I just posted on ‘heartbroken,’ haha. Perseverance and acceptance.
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😊😊 indeed!
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This is apt and perfect read… 🙂
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Thanks a bunch Ashish!
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It’s always a pleasure to go through your literary pieces which i missed for the past few months but will read all those soon .
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😇 looking forward to your feedback Ashish!
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Sure. I will. 🙂
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Lost in these words…yes hardships frame us in a better version of us more stronger but they steel our softness too…again life is name of change and challenges.
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You said it right Meenakshi. Life with all its challenges teaches us many lessons at times changing our personality too!
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So true
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🙂
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