Anchored to the harbor, by twines of anxiety
unknown shores overwhelm me.
Placid demeanor camouflages the conflict within me
Triumph lies beyond the tempest,
the spirit of accomplishment beckons me.
I just need to unmoor, set sail,
to break the spell of fear.
Wc: 44 words
radhikasreflection 
There will be thunderstorms
which we can’t change
on these unknown shores..
Just accept it.. and feel better..
what else can we do!!
In fact was scribbling these lines in the morning.. Now reading your poetry, I doubt if I were replying you in advance..
Between you have scribbled it so wonderfully Radhika..
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To tread to these unknown shores calls for a lot of courage which in most cases is eclipsed by fear.
Akhila, so happy to see you here after long. Thanks so much😊
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Was not much active these days in wordpress.. But whenever I am in my reader, i won’t leave without reading you.. The way you express always catches my attention
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Much honoured Akhila. Thanks so much. Have a great day ❤️
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Awesome lines;
Triumph lies beyond the tempest,
the spirit of accomplishment beckons me.
It’s true that only by overcoming our challenges that we find satisfaction. Thanks for joining in Radhika
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Absolutely and it is so important to take that first step in that direction. Thanks Sadje. A pleasure, as always 😊
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Very true. You’re welcome my friend
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wow the undercurrent in this poem is profoundly moving and your words that change winds midstream are also beautiful Radhika. 💖
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Thanks a lot Cindy 💖
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The spirit ✨ Loved it.
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Simon, thank you so much!
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Courage is the bird that sings when the dawn is still dark, said Tagore. Your free flowing verse beautifully encompasses these thoughts.
What a lilting tribute to the flow of life, dear Radhika.
Have a blessed week ahead. Hugs ❤
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Profound words by Tagore 🙏.
Gratitude Natasha for your kindness! You too have a wonderful week dear ❤️
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Wow. Really well written!!
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Thanks my friend
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This is incredibly potent, Radhika! Thank you so much for writing to the prompt ❤️❤️
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Thanks a lot Sanaa. A wonderful choice of prompt, has so many perspectives and layers to it.
My pleasure ❤️
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Your words really spoke to me, Radhika, especially the “twines of anxiety”. A perfect description.
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So glad to hear that Chris. Thank you!
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That’s a tough one – to break the spell of fear. Here’s to sailing adventures.
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Yup, but one can taste victory once that shell is broken. Thanks Grace
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Wow.. Great.. Loved the concept and the way you have put it.. 🤗💕👌🏼👌🏼
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Thanks a bunch Debbie ❤️
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Always welcome.. Pleasure was mine dear.. 🤗💕
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Get unmoored. That’s it.
This reminds me of the quote about boats: “a ship in a harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.”
Get unmoored and sail!!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Ah, such a beautiful quote with so much truth in it.
Thanks Selma ❣️
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Wow, Radhika such a lovely and wonderful poem.
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Kamal, thanks a lot
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Welcome Radhika ♥️
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“…break the spirit of fear.” Most can identify with your words. Well written.
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Yes Patricia. Fear resides in varying layers in all of us. Thanks my friend!
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Such a wonderful write, Radhika! You captured the fear so well. ❤️
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Thank you Punam ❤️
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So beautiful. Love the message.
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Thanks Jude
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