The corporate world beckoned me with propitious propositions
with a cache of dreams, wrapped with sincere efforts
I embarked on the journey in earnest pursuit,
the promise of a bright future, calling out loud.
With time, the grooves of stress deepened
harried life style became a way of life
work life balance, was on a precarious edge
frustrated sighs detonated to anguished screams.
Reflecting on the aftermath of an emotional detritus
I collected the scattered fragments of myself.
Infused with a renewed vigor to start afresh,
I tread on the road less traveled, with a leap of faith!
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Beautiful Radhika.
I took my leap of faith long long back and every day has been worth it 💖🙏
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Ah yes, I read it in your book. I am glad that this path has lead to a journey of growth and peace which most humans fail to attain.
Thank you Ashokji 💖
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It is all His grace in the end Radhika 😊💖
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Loved the ending!
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Glad to hear that Akshita. Thanks 😊
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Wow!🤩
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🙏❤️
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Loved the theme ♥
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Thank you Sonali ❤️
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Most welcome ♥♥
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Loved the ending, Radhika. Not an easy task on a road less travelled! Let the faith lead!!
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Of course. With faith leading our path, the journey is bound to be fruitful. Thanks Indira!
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That’s the truth. Work life balance can be a lot of struggle. Great take on the prompt, my dear!
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I have seen so many people struggle to maintain that balance. Sadly many times it does take a toll on their family life.
Thanks Shweta!
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Oh yes. It does. It takes a severe toll on their family life. You’re very welcome.
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You’ve written a wonderful poem Radhika, life sometimes demands us to take a leap of faith. Thanks for joining in
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Absolutely Sadje. When required, we should garner that courage to take that leap of faith , as it can be a defining moment/decision in life.
Thank you Sadje for the prompt ❤️
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Indeed, there are times when we need to put our trust in ourselves. You’re welcome
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You are so effortless with your writing 🙂
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Thank you Vignesh for that lovely compliment 🙏
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Welcome 🙂
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Articulation is stunning. So true words.
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Thank you so much Kritika ❤️
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My pleasure always 🙂 (heart)
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Wonderful. 🙏🏻🌹
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Many thanks Amber 💖
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cool
like how ur feeling
as you shatter that glass ceiling
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Thank you!
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That must have taken a lot of courage!
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Yes, it does take a lot of courage to tread on that path with conviction. Thanks a lot!!
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This is the reality to many of us. Beautiful take on the prompt dear Radhika and the end is just perfect! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰
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Thank you ❣️ Wanted the ending to be a positive one.
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“The road less traveled” reminds me of the poem “Road not taken” which was in my 9th grade English textbook. The road less traveled tends to be rough, but if it’s for you, the destination it takes you to would be a paradise! I wish you so much luck and congratulate you on having the courage to take the less traveled path. It’s a promising one, really!
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Thanks Sahana for sharing your thoughts here. The road not taken is an iconic poem. My last line was kind of inspired by that. Many times we let fear of the unknown overshadow faith and bias our decision making ability. All we need then is to take that leap of faith. ❤️
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I love how your words knitted together here in a beautiful tapestry to create an image full of life and meaning. My favourite part was the line about work life balancing precariously on the edge and the clever double entendre/meaning behind it. I also liked the Robert Frost allusion near the end of the poem. Simply fantastic writing! 💕
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Thanks so much dear for understanding my poem and the thoughts behind it so well. Much love ❤️
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To tread on the path again with Truth and Faith is all that is wanted. Awesome and beautiful poem on life, Radhika.
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Yes, that should be the driving force behind our decisions. Thanks a lot Kamal ❤️
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Always welcome Radhika 😊😊😊
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Really we all are like this and especially love the last line.💌
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Oh yes most of us are in the same position. Maybe we need to believe and change that outlook. Thanks Suni ❤️
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Loved it dear Radhika..! Such a wonderful piece..!☺️
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Thank you so much dear ❤️
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You’re very welcome..!😊
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Beautifully done ..Dear Radhika ❤️
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Many thanks Sarika ❤️
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My pleasure dear ❤️
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Work/life balance has always been a challenge for me…still is, even though I am retired. I just can’t seem to do things in moderation. Thank you, Radhika for your beautiful, relatable poem. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Maintaining that balance is very demanding Cheryl. Though we try our best to do that, many times it just gets too daunting. Then it’s time to pay heed to our inner voice and not hesitate in walking on another path. So glad you 🎂could relate to this. Thanks a lot Cheryl. Enjoy your day ❤️❤️
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It is a life.
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Wonderfully crafted Radhika. Wish you peace, good luck and success on this de route Radhika.
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Wonderfully crafted Radhika. Wishing you peace , good luck and success in this de route.
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Thanks for your wishes Sowmya 🙏
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Oh wow fantastic to read, how a person creates his or her own path
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Thank you Meenakshi 💖
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This is so relevant and relatable to so many who discover the truths of life through choices made with excitement and leading to different awareness. It is a leap of faith indeed to follow your knowing and it gives way to positive possibilities. Beautiful poem 💛
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Very true Pragalbha. Walking with courage to travel the other path, with open mindedness and conviction, will definitely get us face to face with many promising outcomes. Thanks Pragalbha for sharing your inputs. Much appreciate it ❤️
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You are very welcome, my pleasure 💛🙂
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Loved the ending mam ! Thou, the work – life balance is yet to learn from my side. Great take on the prompt !🙌
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Thanks Dakshali. I am sure you’ll around managing it well. Best wishes dear ❤️
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Splendid vocabulary and woven words. I looove it.
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Thank you Jude!
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My pleasure.
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Thank you so much mam !🙂🙏🏻
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Your beautiful poem rings do true everyday Radhika! Especially so after the great work life disbalance that has happened post Covid.
Wish I can also gather my courage and take the leap of faith someday 😊
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Deb, thanks so much. This was inspired by so many people I see, struggling to maintain their sanity amidst the growing work pressure. Hope you find that moment of courage to take that leap of faith. Have a lovely friday!
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Leap of faith is a need of life.. especially when the challenges come to balance between work and life. Love your poem, Radhika❤❤
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Thank you so much Rosida ❤️
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Splendid❤️
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Olivia, many thanks ❤️
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Nice 🌼
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Thanks Megha
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This was a beautiful and relatable poem for so many Radhika❣️
So well delivered with the human struggle we experience finding balance and restoration.
Every job no matter what it is has this.
Fabulous pearls of wisdom💖
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Yes, most jobs have their highs and lows. But when the lows far outweigh the highs, its time to heed to our inner calling and take that leap of faith, I guess. Thanks and have a lovely day ahead Cindy 🙂
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Absolutely true we have to listen and act on what’s right. Thanks and you do the same💖💖💖
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Well done. I literally liked it. Thanks for sharing.
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You have written a beautiful poem, it’s so hard for women to make this work life balance happen. I am myself struggling a lot. Your post was comforting. Sometimes I question the big why but then I am still hanging there in confusion.
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Thanks a lot Malaika. I am glad my words comforted you. Yes, it’s really challenging for a woman to balance both. But they are resilient and always emerge stronger. Take care my friend. ❤️
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💞😌
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Wonderful poetry and relevant to the current time, Radhika
I am happy to find that I’m not alone in leaving the corporate path to pursue unconventional employment opportunities 😄
Look forward to reading more
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The ending, that’s the point I am right now: infused with the renewed vigor to start afresh!
And I am taking a leap of faith! So help me God.
Thankful for your post.
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Glad you have the courage to take that leap of faith Yemisi. Wishing you all the success in your endeavor. ❤️
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Amen. Thank you ☺️💕
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Ah, Radhika, resonates well with me. Spent 16 years in the Corporate world before finally leaving. Leap of faith, indeed, and a life created again and lived well. Lovely take on the prompt. 💜
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It takes a lot of courage to take that leap of faith Jeff. I am glad this worked well for you. Wishing you light and happiness in the path ahead 💜💚
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Indeed, me too, thank you, Radhika. Love and light to you, my dear friend. 💙💛
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I believe your poem echos the thoughts of many who have joined in the mass resignation. The meaning of ambition is being redefined. I believe for the better. Lovely poem Radhika 🙏
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Thank you my friend. At times it’s so important to trust that intuitive feeling and take that leap in another direction.
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