I feel suffocated. Trapped.
They say the birds are chirping. No, it is the cardinal singing a death song.
I cannot see. Everything’s black, so black. Oh no, not black, it is dark. But what’s the difference between dark and black, you ask.
The blind one doesn’t see black, but knows and feels what darkness is.
A rag is tied around my mouth. I can feel it, but I can’t see it. Why can’t I see it?!
My hands are sore, they are tied behind. With a rope. Isn’t it the same rope with which you strangled my dreams, your dreams?
Everyone’s dreams?
Dried vines wrap around my body. Trapping me further. Suffocating me….
It is getting hard to breathe now. I– stop– crushing– my drea–!
-Ishita Gupta
There are many people, who are not able to fulfill their dreams, because of the pressure of society, and other factors which keep them trapped inside.
To all those people who feel fearful and hesitant to achieve what they want, because they are afraid as to what the society might say – don’t give the society the power to control your dreams. They are your dreams, your fight and your life. The journey may be difficult, but if you really want to achieve your dreams, do it regardless of what others might think. Because people will always find something to say. That’s how they are.
अगर कोई चीज़ पूरी शिद्दत से चाहो, तो पूरी क़ायनात आपको उससे मिलाने की साज़िश में लग जाती है।
SRK, Om Shanti Om (Famous Bollywood dialogue)
Translation: If you desire something from deep inside, the entire universe conspires to help you get it.
Your poetry had such a deep essence ishita…
That part about black and dark was so beautiful 🖤🤍
Phenomenal !!
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Ahh, thank you so much Tanvi! This means a lot!! Love❤
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Your writing style is admirable ❤️❤️ it’s always lovely to read your verses…I think I may have heard the dialogue( maybe a variation of it) in one of Paulo Coelho’s books…
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Thank you so much Roshni dear!❤
Yes, I read it recently in Alchemist. But being the SRK fan that I am, I will always love om Shanti om’s version more😆
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❤️❤️❤️
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This is so well written Ishita.
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Thank you so much Vignesh!🙂
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Welcome 🤗
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Isha, this was so deep🖤
I am not sure if I recover from over-exposure to this awesomeness
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Thank you sooooo much Akshi!!❤❤❤ Means a lot!!!😍😍🤗
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The blind ones don’t see black. But, don’t they also not see darkness or light?
Sometimes, we’ve to let go of other’s dreams that create pressure on us and just focus on dreams that we own. I hope you find ways to escape the trap.
This is a great poem, Ishita, with deep and beautiful words! ❤
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That’s true! They don’t see darkness, but can still feel it.
That is absolutely true. Sometimes people won’t support you, not even your close family and friends, but you need to go on.
Thank you so much Anisha!❤🤗
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Yeah, maybe they can feel it. I didn’t think of that.
You’re most welcome, Ishita! 🤗
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❤🤗
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Beautiful
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Thanks a lot!🤗
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Very beautiful my dearest Ishita.
“My hands are sore, they are tied behind. With a rope. Isn’t it the same rope with which you strangled my dreams, your dreams?”
“don’t give the society the power to control your dreams” Indeed. No one should do that.
Bravo.
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Thank you so much sweetheart. I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Glad you agree with the sentiment.
Thanks again dearest G.❤
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My pleasure hon 🙏🥰❤️🌹
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🥰❤
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How beautifully descriptive, lovely work but never surprised to see that from you.
I am so glad you found time to write always a treat.
“I cannot see. Everything’s black, so black. Oh no, not black, it is dark. But what’s the difference between dark and black, you ask.”
You can feel the pain. Here the confusion. Lovely work as always Ishita. Sending my love ❤️🤗🦋😘Joni
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Thank you so much dearest Joni! I am ever so glad and thankful for your love and support ❤ So happy you liked it. Means a lot💕💕
Love and hugs🤗😍 Ishita
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A stunning piece.
Love and hugs, Joni
❤️🤗🦋😘🌺🌹💕
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xoxoxo….
❤
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what depth an courage you give in this very difficult poem is darj and yet encouraging to keep reaching out . Excellent my friend.💖
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Thank you so much Cindy, dear! So glad you enjoyed it❤🤗
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This is so admirable Ishita! The way you explained the difference between black and dark is really exceptional. And the quote, okay I’ll prefer SRK’s version, haha. Loved this piece, very well crafted ❤
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Thank you so much!! Really glad you liked it❤
Haha😆
Thanks once again💕
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You’re welcome ❤
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So beautifully penned 👌💟
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Thank you so much!!🤗💕
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You really had me, I thought this was the beginning of a horror story! Love it. I may use the premise sometime in a mystery book.
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Haha! Thank you so much!❤🤗
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Beautifully deep and very well composed, Ishita ❤
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Thanks a lot dear🤍🤗
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Deepness overloaded in each line❤loved it to the core
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Thank you so much dear♥️🤗
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So deep and beautiful, Ishita❤❤
The way you explained the difference between the dark and the black, phenomenal!!
Loved this piece🎀💕
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Thank you so much for your kind words Aayushi! Means a lot❤
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My pleasure, Ishita💗💗
You absolutely deserve them!!
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❤❤🥰🌹🦋
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Dear Ishita, you have such a gift for creating,for painting so vividly a mood that penetrates the reader and absorbs us totally. We become part of your emotion, part of the pain of being held back from your dreams. You are a wonderful writer, lyrical, flowing and powerful. This poem is a gem among gems in your collection.
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Karima, my dear. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so humbled. This means so so much to me❤❤❤ You have touched my heart💕💕 Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Sending love and hugs🤗😍
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My pleasure Ishita, your poetry has captivated me❤️
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Your writing has captivated and moved me as well Karima. You are a gem of a person❤
xoxo
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