I Smile.

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I Smile.

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Moushmi Radhanpara

25.04.2019

I burn my body to ashes

But my conscience savors and yearns

I rot amidst my own ashes

But my soul transpires beyond the patriarchal tavern.

I burn and I smile

Beyond my submissive rage

For I have no dreams

Only a small selfish realm.

I burn and I smile

Even from my ashes, when he rise

Drowning me beneath my own existence

Setting my red hair- aflame.

I burn and I smile

From among the quivering ashes

Subsiding, submerging- dying

O God- Can I please cease the smile?

Picture Credits: coub.com

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53 responses to “I Smile.”

Sakshi

26.04.2019

So beautiful and powerful……loved the imagery

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Deboshree

26.04.2019

Your last line? A classic! ❤
The strength that emanates from this verse is worth imbibing in real life. Love how poetically you bring such emotions forth.

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  26.04.2019
  
  Thanks so very much Deboshree, for all the love.
  
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Sifar

26.04.2019

I burn and I smile… 👌 👌
Nicely written … the courage and the willpower amidst all the pain!!

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  26.04.2019
  
  Thanks so much.
  
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calmkate

26.04.2019

a powerful poem that has obviously resonated with many … they have said it all above 🙂

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  26.04.2019
  
  Thanks so much.
  
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  1. calmkate
    
    26.04.2019
    
    you are most welcome, you have talent!
    
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boundlessblessingsblog

26.04.2019

Profound and the picture is so apt, Moushmi. I burn and I smile, too good.

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  27.04.2019
  
  Thanks Kamal.
  
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  1. boundlessblessingsblog
    
    27.04.2019
    
    Welcome Moushmi
    
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Megala

26.04.2019

“I burn and I smile” What a strong personality!

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  27.04.2019
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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Adi

26.04.2019

What an interesting read Moush❤

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  27.04.2019
  
  Thanks Aditi.
  
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Shantanu Baruah

26.04.2019

Never cease that smile – no matter what – for it is beautiful 😊

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  27.04.2019
  
  Thanks 🙂
  
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  1. Shantanu Baruah
    
    27.04.2019
    
    My pleasure
    
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Carolyn Page

27.04.2019

From one small voice comes the cry of many. And this is what it takes for ‘change’ to take place.
You are indeed a wonderful voice, Moushmi… Much Love to you.

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  27.04.2019
  
  Thanks so very much dear. You are truly inspiring. Lots of love to you too 🙂
  
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tomhudson

27.04.2019

Your words communicate to me what oppression feels like. Your words inspire a change which is worth fighting for. Great poem, Moushmi.

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1. Moushmi Radhanpara
  
  28.04.2019
  
  Thank you so very much for reading this so beautifully.
  
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