How long will you
gaze at those half-baked dreams
with an aching melancholy?
How long will you
watch your vision of glory
getting blurry
with the remnants of failures
and the bitter words of naysayers?
Stop at once
and tap into that mighty reservoir
of Courage sitting in your heart
like the Queen in chess;
She is bedecked with
pearls of faith and rubies of resilience.
Invoke her today
When your mind-kingdom is in danger;
Let Courage fuel those half-baked dreams
and clear your mighty vision;
The failures are now notes of wisdom
Your naysayers, part of your fandom.
-Purba Chakraborty
03.04.2021
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The Queen in chess is the personification of courage indeed. Good metaphor.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful positive poem reminding one to look inside for courage.
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Raise and shine from failure! Lovely lines.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an inspiring post. Thanks Purba.
ReplyDeleteYour naysayers part of your fandom - hear hear! We forget that courage does not mean the absence of failure or fear. This poem is a good reminder.
ReplyDeleteA very apt metaphor . Loved this piece !
ReplyDeleteAmazing, inspiring...I think I should come here and read it again whenever I feel the same
ReplyDeleteAll we need is to stop paying heed to the naysayers... And rest will all fall in place... Beautiful portrayal of courage using the Queen of chess... Loved that metaphor
ReplyDeleteSuper and powerful Purba.
ReplyDeleteTwo images came to mind when I read your poem: Ma Kali and the series-The Queen's Gambit.
Yes to 'reservoir of courage sitting in your heart.'
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I like the analogy you drew between the Queen in chess and Courage. All we need to do is tap into ourselves and we'll find courage. Lovely lines.
ReplyDeletePositive poem, Purba. Courage & confidence can work miracles!
ReplyDeleteThis is so powerful and motivating. Naysayers and fandom, interesting! :-)
ReplyDeleteA great way to start the day. A dose of your poetry. Powerful and motivating at the same time. Great!
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This makes so many sense Purba, your words inspire dear. Yet again your series is awesome
ReplyDeleteloved this, its so true that when your successful everyone pays attention
ReplyDeleteA wonderful concept, and poem, Purba! Courage is what makes life worth living and there could be no greater warrior than the Queen in chess.
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