The original post which was selected for BlogAdda’s Spicy Saturday Picks– March 11, 2017 during International Women’s Day got deleted by mistake. So I am reposting it once again.
Life is an endless battle. Seldom in life, everything goes as per our plans. Struggles and tribulations are a part and parcel of life. At such times, we have the option of being defeated or come back stronger and wiser. Challenges in life are blessing in disguise because they bring out the best in us.
I have seen many ups and downs in my life. And it was during a low phase that I started writing to vent out my frustrations and sometimes just to motivate myself. When I look back now, I thank that challenging period for helping me discover the writer in me. I love this quote by the famous Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi- “If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” He has so beautifully summarized the value of challenges in shaping our personality.
I wrote ‘Warrior of Light’ about two years ago during a particularly frustrating low phase. It was to remind me that I shouldn’t let the challenges dampen my spirits for ‘this shall also pass’. Self-motivation is the best motivation. Try it. It really works!
I’ve fallen again and again
Into the dark chasm of despair.
I thought I’d lost it all
Yet I kept moving towards light.
Like the spider, I fall and rise
But not to weave the webs of despair.
I rise to get entangled
From the limiting thoughts that drown me.
I’m a warrior defeated and torn
But still my scars are proudly worn.
One lost battle doesn’t define my spirit
I retreat to come and shine again.
Flickering light at the end of the tunnel
Beckons me with the hopes of future.
Darkness is just a phase in the journey
Only the courageous will reclaim the glory.
© 2017 Shaloo Walia All rights reserved
Self motivation is actually the best form of motivation that lasts longer than any other thing.Lovely poem emanating hope.
Self motivation indeed lasts longer because it comes from within and is not dependent on external factors. Thanks for visiting my blog!
This is a very deep poem. Liked the way you capture the essence of pain. Very nicely put.
Though late, congratulations on the pick by BlogAdda.. ?
Thank you! This poem was written during a particularly low phase and probably that’s why it reflects the pain that I was going through at the time.
I do have such experiences and can relate.
Yep…After all, life is a series of ups and downs.
During this time of great awakening, we are being called to shine our light.
True! Testing times make us rise and shine.