
Each grain of sand
gently cascades down
at its own pace,
as minutes to hours to years pass.
Since eons, till eternity
in the infinite realms of universe,
for reasons known or unknown
life happens,
without a rhyme or rhythm.
Between
the many sunrise and sunsets
the dark and light
the regrets and letting go
the improvidence and foresight
the scars and smiles
the heartbreak and love
a transformation or regression
a rise or fall,
the boundless space is consumed by
clash of emotional encumbrance,
till realisation dawns
that between yesterday and tomorrow
the only time to be alive is today,
to make a choice
to be in the “Now”,
to free the soul,
before the last grain in the
hourglass of life
drops down
to be lost in the vast dimensions
of the sands of time.
Wow so beautifully described!! 😊💖
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Thank you Prerna 🙂
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Beautifully written 😊💕
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Thanks Sukanya 🙂
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Woah! I am speechless, dear Radhika.
What a wishful thinking and the way you have written it, I have become your fan❤
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Your feedback fills me with delight Ramya. Thanks a ton ❤ !
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Beautiful Ma’am, truer words have not been spoken. 👌
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Many thanks Aishwarya!
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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Wow!! Just wow! Brilliant poem combining all prompts, R!
The “be in the now” is something that I am realising off late.. and it’s wonderful to be there 😊
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Thanks a ton HS. Being in the now is often forgotten in the tussle of today and tomorrow!!
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Radikha, magnificent, sweeping poem. Very beautiful from beginning to end…I especially love the ending! ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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So happy that you liked my effort Cheryl. Thank you and have a lovely day ❤ !
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This is the truth of life. Beautifully written Radhika. Thanks for joining in the challenge
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Thank you so much Sadje. My pleasure 🙂
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🙏
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Amazingly true words ❤
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Amazingly true words❤❤
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🙏❤️
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This is so beautiful Radhika.
And I am so glad to read it today as most of yesterday my thoughts were on karma, past, future and the Now. Something like getting enlightened 😅
Keep shining your light Radhika. Love and blessings 💖🤗
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I am so glad this piece connected with your line of thought Ashokji. Thanks so much for the love and blessings ❤ !
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My pleasure Radhika. I hope your day is going good 😊🌹
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Yes, it is. But outside it is dark and has been raining incessantly!!
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I can well imagine 😅 unusual rains in Pune too. And forecast of rains for the whole week 😇
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Yes, here as well!
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This is beautiful.
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Gratitude Rupali!
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Wonderful poem 👍life racing towards our end ! 🤝
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Thank you Srikanth!
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Rightly said. Between yesterday and tomorrow it is the present which one should cherish.
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Absolutely Kritika. Thank you 🙂
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My pleasure 🙂
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“the only time to be alive is today,
to make a choice
to be in the “Now”,”….I like this, Radhika, it is ‘here and now’!!
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Here’s to ” here and now”! Thanks Indira
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I love this, though I feel the pressure of losing time while reading this 😅
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Lol!! Thanks Joana!
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Words full of wisdom… beautifully done.. Radhika ♥️
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Thanks so much Sarika ♥️
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My pleasure dear 🤗
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Aah, I will run out of adjectives to describe this Radhika. So meaningful and so beautifully expressed 👌💕
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Many thanks Deepika ♥️
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Epic poem, Radhika!
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Thank you V.J!!
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My pleasure!
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Amazing piece, Radhika! Every line speaks and especially
“the only time to be alive is today,
to make a choice
to be in the “Now”,
to free the soul,”
Thank you so much for joining in!
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Am so glad that you liked my effort Eugi. Thanks so much.
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My pleasure, Radhika!
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Beautifully penned !
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Thank you Era!
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😊😊
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Beautifully written!
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Thank you!!
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Beautifully penned Radhika. This piece conveys a lot of wisdom.
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Thank you Usha
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You are welcome. My pleasure.
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I have always loved watching the hour glass, there’s something soothing about them. Your poem is absolutely beautiful, the hour glass as if consists all of life moments, one grain at a time and how it all comes together at the end again.
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Absolutely Pragalbha. Since we all have time , only till the last grain falls, it is only prudent to enjoy each moment, being fully in it . Thank you for sharing your thoughts here.
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My pleasure 🙂
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The sand trickling in the hourglass is a great analogy Radhika, gentle yet strong reminder of time which stops for none!
True, almost everything in life is about a repetition of highs and lows. Rather than be lost in them, ride through them, savour every moment and look forward to what the future might bring. Best way to enjoy the journey🌷🌻🥀
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You have put it across very well Deb!! Thanks
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Beautiful written ! 👍👍
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Thank you!!
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Exceptional. Deserving of two likes! In fact, I unliked it only so I could like it again. Great words!
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Haha! That’s so sweet of you Ben. Heartfelt gratitude 🌹
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Welcome!
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That’s so lovely and meaningful life lesson. Being in the now absolutely makes our soul free, I love it 💖
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Thank you so much Meenakshi ♥️
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My, this is amazing!
Could read on and on.
A feel of profoundness in it too.
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Thanks Jude. Much humbled 🙏
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🧡🧡🤗
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Incredibly beautiful! Feeling a sense of awe! ❤
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Wow the way you portrait it,..its really commendable,🥰
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Thanks Babita
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Beautiful 💖
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Thank you Kamala 🙏
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🌹🙏
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Wow…. Journey of life is explained succinctly
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Thank you Vinith
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You’ve said it very well, Radhika! 🙂
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Thank you Susi ❣️
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You are very welcome, Radhika! 🙂
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Gorgeous. Such a perfect description of the journey of life. You captured the sentiments and emotions and put then so poignantly. ❤️❤️
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Thank you so much Rishika. Glad you liked this 🤗
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i love the imagery here Radhika
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Thank you Mich !!
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Well written🙌🏽🙌🏽
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