Poetry Pieces – Page 6 – Beyond Scribbles

Graceful Life #Poem #FictionMonday

December 21, 2024

The harsh realities,the unpleasant truths,the unkind experiences—life, a mixed bag of sweet, sour, and bitter. Yet, there’s grace in the chaos,in the uncertainties that pop in and out.There’s beauty in surviving,as resilience and hope emerge,dancing through the intensifying tensionbetween despair and promise. The ever-so-graceful life,despite its jagged edges,offers moments of stillness—soft whispers of happiness,tender reminders … More Graceful Life #Poem #FictionMonday

Dewdrops #FictionMonday #Poem

December 16, 2024

Could the dewdrops be repulsedby the world around them,clinging so dearly to the petals? Or are they gently drawnto the flower’s delicate touch,its tender embrace,whispering sweet nothingsin quiet communion? Perhaps it isn’t aversion,not an escape from something else.It might simply be affection,a quiet fondness,that draws the dewdropsto the petals. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written … More Dewdrops #FictionMonday #Poem

Skill #FictionMonday #Poem

December 9, 2024

To be kind to yourself,as you would to anyone else—is it possible?A skill indeed,a valuable one,if only you can masterkindness toward yourself. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the two hundredth and twenty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – SKILL hosted by yours truly. Do join in if you have … More Skill #FictionMonday #Poem

One Thing I’d Change #Poem

December 4, 2024

What’s that one thing I would change about myself? I want to say there isn’t any. I’m good as I am, flaws and all. Thank you very much. A usual, noncommital answer, showing off an uncalled expression of self-love, proclaiming “I am enough”,covering up the bruises and aberrations as if they mean nothing— but are … More One Thing I’d Change #Poem

If I Didn’t Need Sleep

November 26, 2024

If I didn’t need sleep,I would happily gaze at the stars,night after night. If I didn’t need sleep,I would count the stars flitting in and out,between veils of clouds. If I didn’t need sleep,would I grow bored of gazingat the sparkling stars, night after night? But I need my sleep—to dream of counting stars,hopping from … More If I Didn’t Need Sleep

Fiction Monday – 225

November 4, 2024

Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-fifth edition of Fiction Monday. “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and … More Fiction Monday – 225

Fiction Monday – 224

October 29, 2024

Welcome to the two hundredth and twenty-fourth edition of Fiction Monday. “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” ― Dalai Lama Stories From Last Week Fearless by SarahUnderstand the rejection by SuzanaBeyond The Shackles by Vinitha Fiction Monday The idea is simple – to write. On Mondays, I will post the prompt … More Fiction Monday – 224

The Voice #MundaneMonday

October 7, 2024

Beyond all the noise, I hear my inner voice. It doesn’t always happen, but often, its familiar tune repeats. The first time I heard it, I was surprised. I dismissed it as a fluke, yet the surprise came from what the voice said—it spoke kind things about me, things I needed to hear, things I … More The Voice #MundaneMonday

Kaleidoscope of Time #FictionMonday

September 23, 2024

A kaleidoscope,many seasons of life pass,vibrant with colors. Memories grow faint,as time’s filter slowly shifts,yet colors remain. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the two hundredth and eighteenth edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – FILTER hosted by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell. Check … More Kaleidoscope of Time #FictionMonday

Fiction Monday – 217

September 10, 2024

Welcome to the two hundredth and seventeenth edition of Fiction Monday. “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” — Princess Diana Stories From Last Week A Slice of Love by VinithaThe grudges are not good! by Suzana Fiction Monday … More Fiction Monday – 217