During this shutdown period ( at least in India ) there are many of us who are privileged to be at home- Enjoying. Some of us are exercising, some cooking, others watching Netflix and some catching up on much needed sleep. But there are many who have their own demons to fight- people with anxiety, depression, addiction – especially when they are alone. I know some. I am one of them. Those friends, colleagues, those people we know – need an extra boost of Hope. They need someone to call them/ text them to ask just a simple question ” How are you buddy ?” I hope this poem brings them home, even a little one. It brings me hope. Even though the poem is in Hindi, I have uploaded subtitles ( translations ) so that at least my English speaking friends can listen and read and find some HOPE. STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY, STAY AT HOME – AND REMEMBER THE WORLD LOVES YOU !
Check Mate, remains a dear poem to me. Written in dark times, this poem reminds me of courage, resilience and hope. I hope it gives you the same. Originally penned in 2010.
दोस्तों, हम सब के जीवन में कई सीखें हैं | मैं भी ऐसी ही एक सीख को कविता के रूप में आपके साथ साझा कर | आशा करता हूँ कि आपको यह कविता पसंद आएगी | आनंद लीजिये और मेरे इस चैनल पर आते रहिये ऐसी ही प्रेरणा से भरी कविताओं के लिए | धन्यवाद |
A poem penned during a dark period in my life. A poem reminding me that even in the dark times, Poetry is the respite. When hope is lost, when one feels alone, when one feels like giving up, poetry can revive you.
