Muktika Poddar Poems

In the darkness of night, a gleaming beam peeks,
Through the window pane, illuminating her unique seek.
From the universe's vastness, she taps her might,
Drawing creativity, manifesting a glowing light.
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I wish selfishness wasn't a human trait, but it is,
And not because we were made like this.
We were given a capacity to think and formulate,
But our experiences and wishes seldom correlate.
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People say survival is for the fittest.
I ask: what is this survival truly worth?
Is it worth fighting with demons of the world?
Corrupting your core to salvage the hurt?
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Love, a master magician, weaves it spell.
A trickster of mind, stealing desires to sell.
A gambler of emotions, the sweet deceitful kind.
It burns alive, yet feels warm and subtle inside.
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For a second, I thought I was alone,
But I was not.
For flowers bloomed every day,
Unfolding their growth with mine.
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Here we are, leaving footprints awash,
Together we belong, in the crash and fall.
Heart, oh heart, how we cruising,
Hoping love would save us from bruising.
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Have you ever felt like you're falling?
When really you're just standing firm?
Like the mind is trapped in a mind maze?
And every thought blurs into a deep haze?
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Don't apologise,
Don't self confine,
If it's not for you,
Say no, redefine.
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Adult friendships are seldom trusting,
You barely find solace to be resting,
Some purely transactional, most just situational,
Such is the tragedy, even when everyone's lonely and emotional.
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When I looked into your eyes, at our final goodbye,
I saw the reflection of the girl, with naivety's wondering why,
As darkness refined and lit my soul with inner fire,
I transformed into the womanhood, I was destined to acquire!
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