By
Paree Punnj
I watch the fireworks from my window,
Tightly clutching my brown diary,
All of its 365 pages filled with
The usual banter of my otherwise silent heart,
A couple of ink spills, tear smudges
And scribbles of anxiety.
I reluctantly set this diary down,
Contrarily feeling a slight relief of surviving last year,
I pick another brown diary of 366 pages,
Each being a crisp and untouched white leaf.
I almost didn't want to taint them
With the cloudy disposition of my little heart.
Last year, this time, I was standing
Next to someone who didn't bother
To hold my hand while watching
The dance of the lights in the sky.
This year, I write my first resolution,
"The fireworks shine brighter without
Someone blocking the view.
Resolution 1 - appreciate and embrace
the beauty of being alone."
My first day back at work,
I realised that a new year
Does not mean a new boss.
The camera that was collecting dust
In the corner of my messy wardrobe
Smiled, as I write my second resolution,
"The only thing that feed your soul is your dreams.
Resolution 2 - make room for the things
That lighten up your spirit from within."
When I watched this world
Try to justify violence, competing about
Who is better at playing the blame game,
While those who suffer are often more educated.
I remembered all those times I stayed quiet.
I picked my diary and scrawled with a fury
"NOTHING GOOD HAVE EVER COME FROM YOUR SILENCE.
Resolution 3 - Stand up for what you believe,
Speak louder and louder till they hear you."
And just like that, I already know
That this new brown diary, like this year,
Will be my guiding star on a journey of
finding myself and also, who I want to be.
Three hundred and sixty six chances
Of pure and unadulterated self evolution.
~Paree Punnj
Woah! This is so beautifully penned! Completely loved it! ♡
You’ve got a way with words darling. Your words are wise beyond your years. Proud of you♥️
Thank you so much everyone for such heartwarming comments. Truly blessed to have this kind of support ❤️
Dear Paree, how fast you have learned and expressed the reality…..it’s amazing. God bless you.
Beautifully expressed, very creative poem and excellent job.proud of you.
Indeed a proud feeling to have read this! Highly enriching piece 💙❣️💙
This is amazing Paree!! Way to go young lady. Keep writing, looking for more.
wow this is purely beautiful! Kudos!
Artistically put out and very well emphasized each line, so beautiful! ❣️
Way to go Pari proud of you very well written,
God bless you
Excellent job. Reminds me of a dialogue, " Dying is the easy part. The dead are at peace. The real heroes are the ones who have to keep going". So, keep going…. No matter what :)
Loved how emotions were beautifully captured in the words .
Beautifully written and captures the essence of your innermost feelings :)
Best way to express beautiful ❤️
Love this poem , I feel the lines ❤️❤️
Another feather in your cap.Good expression,nicely written.
Wowwwwwwwwwww amazing…….!!!!!!
I really enlighten with this fire work
Enjoyed….wonderful expressions….
Wonderful poem proud of you pari😘🤗
Beautiful 😄
Wonderful poem paree! Very proud of you, keep up the good work.
Well done Paree. Beautifully written ..very well expressed.keep it up.
Very very nice Paree. Way to go baby, if this is how purely you think.
Very very nice Paree. Way to go baby, if this is how purely you think.
Very nice Par.i.God bless u
Beautifully composed and clearly articulated. Way to go..
Excellent! Lucid writing, profound thoughts…..A very promising poet!
Very nice beta
Superb, beautifully written.
So beautifully written ❤❤
Really love the way how the resolutions have been arrived it!! Amazing
this is so beautifully expressed, loved those resolutions!
Excellently written! ♥️
Very nice and very creative poetry