Hello, beautiful readers! I'm trying out another poetry challenge from Reena called Reena's Xploration Challenge. This week, Reena provided a couplet of Mirza Ghalib that, in English, translates to:
Whose crafty creation am I; the image implores -
Every image stands enrobed - but in paper robes
The challenge is to write a piece inspired by the second line of the couplet. The line reminds me of so many teenagers that I teach, and so I decided to write about them. I chose to write a free verse poem about the fragility of ego.
there she stood
wearing a veil of fortified steel as armor
a glare of indifference shared with the world
but within
the whispered words around her
crumble her resolve
for her armor is nothing but paper robes
Would you like to write a poem inspired by this quote? Join us here.
A deep truth spoken in few words! We've all been through this phase. Thanks for sharing the prompt link!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you enjoyed my poem. I look forward to participating more in these challenges. :-)
DeleteBrilliant use of the prompt 🙂
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteWith granddaughters going into teenage years, I relate so much to this poem, Yvette. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, Jan! The teenage years are difficult ones, for sure. Luckily, your granddaughters have you to remind them of how wonderful they are. :-)
DeleteBeautiful use of the prompt, Yvette🖤👌🌼
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jude! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
Delete(Jules) I believe many of us have been in this particular situation. And it doesn't help when the friends you think you have betray you... But we can grow out of such ~ and learn to help others who are unable to defend themselves.
ReplyDelete(PS You only have to subscibed once... while I don't see the pop up asking for you to follow... you don't have to do so everytime it pops up.)
Sorry about that. I was getting your posts as notifications instead of emails, and I was trying to figure out how to change that. I'm still learning WP. I didn't realize you would see all my blunders. Lol!
DeleteOooh. Nice, Yvette. The prompt seemed challenging to me, but your poem just flowed. You made it look easy. And definitely teenagers in there.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Diana! I appreciate your kind words and your visit. :-)
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