From Triumph to Shadows

Karan Bhatia posted under Poetry Tale-a-thlon S3: Poetry on 2023-08-14



A consummate professional, a dreamy life Tiptoeing towards success, one step at a time People disorient while he strides with aplomb Passion, grit and talent, tick. Ok what next? Relish the bloom till it lasts, they say ‘Cause life’s tapestry weaves darkness too While passion quickly turned to obsession The talent no longer appealed What accentuated him is now a hazard In no time, adornments are now a façade He now remembers that modest upbringing Where simple joys bloomed in life’s tender care When innocence made life significant Guided by values across shifting sand Take me back, he yearns To modest upbringings that mold me for more And then the voice from within cracked him up “I am an ever flowing river, I am time”   Penmancy gets a small share of every purchase you make through these links, and every little helps us continue bringing you the reads you love!