She writes poetry
About sunny days and iridescent butterflies,
Of sparkling rays and moments in Spring.
She writes prose
Of triumph of the human spirit;
About raising one’s head in pride
When blessed to do something nobody else can.
She is lauded
For the work that she does
For the minds that she shapes
And the hearts that she touches.
But nobody sees her
Mind’s eye:
That hollow space where sadness, despair and loneliness
Eke out their existence;
Nobody knows
The searing pain underneath the happy smile.
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I am a Write Tribe Pro Blogger– Trying to blog everyday for a year.
Today is Day 55
Also linking this to Day 26 of the Ultra Blog Challenge
I think most writers can relate to this one, Vinodini 🙂
Thank you Vinitha 🙂
So many people live up to that quote, we’d realise if only we’d look closely. This has been the story of my life at so many instances when I think back now.
Oh my Shailaj, you have done it again. Your writing is WAY too realistic…I can so relate, at times of course! 😉 <3
Words I could relate to so well…hugs, Shailaja!
Am amazed at your commitment to blog every day for a year. Beautifully written and an experience in which we can all relate. Guess that is what makes it poetry/prose.
Sounds familiar 🙂 Beautifully written as usual Shailaja!
Beautifully penned, Shailaja.
You are welcome. It’s the reason I wrote my life story which is now published.
One that I can relate to, only too well. Thank you for reading.
Love the quote…the story of my life