Sunday 17 April 2016

Dollops of sunshine



I was a resolute seeker,
Seeking dollops of delectable sunshine
In dense, misty forests
And algid, snow-clad mountains,
In my deep, gloomy days
And moments of stinging despondency,
In bitter, acerbic people
And in those who're deceived by fate.

My search restlessly continued
In every lane and place,
Moment, day and person
Till I looked within
And communicated with my soul;
Deep down there,
I found the priceless treasure
Of delicious sun and soothing zephyr.

Now, I carry my own sunshine,
Spread it wherever I go
And share it with whoever I come across.

-Purba Chakraborty
(17.04.2016)





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41 comments:

  1. I found the priceless treasure
    Of delicious sun and soothing zephyr.

    Oh Purba, this is such an incredibly soulful write. The title alone invites the reader in and leaves one spellbound :D Beautifully penned. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights.

    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  2. A great idea that..to carry your own supply of sunshine..nicely done!

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  3. Finding and holding onto light inside is a wonderful thought and gift to help us through those darker days

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  4. There can be no better achievement in life than spreading ones own sunshine. We should have this as our goal.

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  5. I so love the thought of having such brightness inside... I made me smile and long for such suns that can be stored inside.

    Killer Filaments

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  6. Indeed I do think that if one needs answers the first place to look is within oneself. It is great when one looks within and finds sunshine!

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  7. Such a gift you have in words and realizing the inner sunshine you have....I am learning to tap into mine more and more!

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  8. to be one's own light is the only way to end misery...how beautifully you've captivated this!....

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  9. Therein lies the secret, carrying our own sunshine...and you have learned it so young. I love this poem, Purba.

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  10. its like the buddha says' lighting a light for someone else makes it brighter for us as well.'

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  11. Bless you, Purba! I had the joy of reading and re-reading this optimistic poem! :)

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  12. Well... you have shared your sunshine and it's beautiful

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  13. "I carry my own sunshine"---what a beautiful philosophy :-)

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  14. This is so beautiful Purba. "I carry my own sunshine"-Such an aesthetic and blissful thought. Your words indeed emit sunshine. :) <3

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  15. A lovely articulation of the joy to be found in introspection and self-knowledge. Beautifully rendered.

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  16. That's a lovely picture and some very reflective lines yo go with it Purba... very well done :-)

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  17. Very good poem with a true basic message!

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  18. Wow! Such lovely lines to start my day with, as always. Thank you, Purba <3

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  19. Lovely poem. The true story of an enlightened person.

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  20. Lovely words. You are a sunshine poetess.

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  21. Lovely lines. You fill the day with sunshine.

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  22. Be you own sunshine. So cool!

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  23. That's exactly what the Philosophy of life says.. 'Look within you, you will find solution for every problem of yours!' Beautiful lines of Poetry, Purba.. Well said!

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  24. I loved your last lines: where you say now you carry your sunshine everywhere and share it with anyone who may need it. I like your way of thinking. Yes, spread positivity and happiness. Share it! thanks for sharing.

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  25. Glad to see that the sun came out :D

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  26. THat is lovely and yes by sharing they say everything doubles up ...

    Bikram's

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  27. Looking inside one's soul can do wonders! Beautifully penned.

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  28. I carry my own sunshine.. such a positive thought. Loved it.

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  29. Beautiful....sunshine in the heart is always a life-saver...:)

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  30. Beautiful, and profound, Purba. The treasure is within us. We need to find it so we can share the happiness.

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  31. How lovely! I wish we could all be self-sufficient when it came to getting our sunshine. I seem to need it from others at times.

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  32. That sounds like the way to do it! :-)

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  33. Very beautifully penned dearie :)

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  34. It is within us that we find the most answers. Loved it, Purba.

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  35. The treasure of life is our sunshine, spreading love wherever we go. You are the sunshine:)

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