In response to
Daily prompt : Constant
and
secretkeeper’s weekly writing challenge #129, to use the 5 prompt words in a poem or fiction.
Ease|Storm|Mute|Calm|Rough

My dreams roughly jerked away
drifting into oblivion,
for I have to fulfil my parent’s legacy
“A family of doctors are we
and that’s what you are to be.”
my fate decided and sealed!
Sadly,
science is beyond my comprehension
while,
the world of words fascinates me
I paint my characters with ease
who come alive, as I dress them
with magical verses,
A writer is who, I aspire to be
but,
my scarlet tears, anguished screams and earnest pleas
all fall mute to their distant ears.
My calm persona is just a facade
to hide my shattered soul
mocked and scoffed at,
helpless and hollow within,
I chalk out a plan to escape
the constant storm of tirades.
I sign a pact in the dark
with the god of death
I am sure he will welcome me,
with open arms into a world of my dreams
where only the paper and pen
will be my “soul” companion!
Loved it.. though the msg. it carries is heartbreaking too…. don’t know how to soothe you… praying for your dreams to come true… my prayers..!!!!!
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Thank you. This poem is an earnest plea to all parents not to force their dreams on their children.
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Yes.. may your words spread more and more to those parents to make them realise that their children have come in this world to fulfill their own dreams… 💖
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Amen 🙏
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Absolutely … parents forcing their ambitions onto their kids is the biggest cause of teen suicide in my country! Very well written, i pray your dreams come true.
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Oh, that’s sad. I thought it was more so in India. I hope parents are more sensitive to their child’s aspirations!
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best parenting I’ve seen are those who support their child’s interest/talents, who encourage them to pursue their own passion!!
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I agree 💯 percent!
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Ah! I see! Parents listen! 😊
Beautiful message! Best wishes! 😊
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I hope they do!
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An anguished cry! Parents think they are doing their best, never realising that their best may not be what their kids want. Wishing you all the best in your pursuit of happiness.
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Exactly. Also I do hope not all children resort to such a drastic move. Happy to see you here and sharing your views!
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I do hope no kid ever has to take any drastic move to make her parents see her viewpoint. We have only one life and it is too precious to make drastic moves.
Stay positive. Channel your energies to writing.
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Yes. Timely counseling can help both!
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👍👍
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Oops it seems like reading numerous teenage stories in July during admissions.
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Yes Rupali. In India the months from March to July are so stressful for the young children.
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It’s so heartbreaking and a sad truth in our society where parents offload their dreams onto these kids suffocating their own in the process. Very nicely written Radhika.
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Many thanks Megha. I sincerely hope this attitude changes for the better with more understanding in the family.
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Yes it should.
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Oh my! This one is powerful Radhika! It’s heartbreaking and yes, much needed today. You entice us with your words in every article or composition you share…you are a powerhouse of literary talent! May all your dreams come true, many hugs your way❤️
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Thanks a ton Divya for all the love and hugs 💖
It breaks my heart every time I read about such a tragic incident in the papers. There are a plethora of opportunities today and parents should allow their children to explore them.
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Great write from start to finish
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Thank you 🙂
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Sad, state of affairs.. Seriously, if one is allowed to choose his passion, the choice of going into the arms of death would not be an option. If only this realization comes at the right time…
Well brought out, Radhika !!
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It is really heartbreaking to hear about such incidents. If only both the parents and children understand each other better. Thanks Deepika for your feedback 🙂
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Excellent words, Radhika! I understand fully. When I was teaching. A new teacher came from a family of doctors. She did her duty for ten years, then changed to her love – teaching!
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Thank you Miriam. It is heartening to know that your friend chose to pursue her passion alebit a little later in life. Children being at an vulnerable age in their teens ,it is our responsibility to ensure they do not resort to such a drastic step in a moment of weakness.
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Yes, Radhika, we have another good example… both husband and wife got their MD by parents’ demands. They both are not working in medical fields!! It takes courage to face their decisions!
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Wonderful! Such examples should be used to counsel the disturbed children. I am sure it will help them!
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20% of our doctors are from India. I heard that one doctor went back to India and wanted to work in a needy area. He had one case that her knew exactly how to treat the patient but didn’t have the technology and tools.
I hope you find your happiness!
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Wow!
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Oh this is so deeply touching and beautiful!
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Thank you Pragalbha!
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You are very welcome dear Radhika.
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A negative side of parenting and the desires of their child…the clash and the mental agony…beautifully penned.
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Very much a mental agony which passes on to the whole house. Thanks Jyotirmoy, good to see you here after a long time!
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Yah,needed to take a break.
Missed your writing a lot.
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And I missed your beautiful pictures 🙂
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Radhika this poem is just the exact description of whats happening with one of my very close friends. Stuff really comes alive as she paints her stories but her parents have compelled her to be a doctor.
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That’s really sad Ridhima. I hope the parents are counselled to let their daughter follow her own dreams and not theirs!
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Beautiful poem and potrays the exact scenario of the society and its mindset!
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Thanks but I pray that it improves Sandhya!
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Yes me too!
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Your specialty is, you can write with any given words with deeper meaning and soulful always. I wish your words has to reach even wider space it will definitely useful for this world. All the best ma’am.
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Your loving support gives me a lot of encouragement Meenakshi. Thank you so much 💝
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Relatable 😅
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I guess many youngsters face this opposition from their parents!
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Yes ..It’s common in India.
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Radhika this is something to be taken for attention of Dreamers and their parents.
But whatsoever that it is, you have already turned your dreams and stream lined them.
The God of death shall take care from now, not to take before the dreams come true.
😃
Shiva
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A sad sad truth. How the children are burdened with dreams of parents just to keep up the lineage or prestige. A life wasted in exchange.
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Exactly. I fail to understand why parents don’t realize their mistake!
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Makes me sad! ☹️ being a victim myself
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Oh my! But I am happy you didn’t resort to any negative approach to show your disappointment. Please do reason it out with your parents. There are a plethora of opportunities for today’s youth. I wish you all the best!
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Yeah i didnt as i was an obedient child!! 😄…too late now! But thanks!
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They say it’s never too late to follow your passion. There are many who have switched professions to pursue their dreams. Hope one day you will be able to follow it. Good luck my friend!
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Thanks 😊
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