Nithya Venkat's Poetry Blog - A Collection of My Poems

A Prayer Said-A Leap Into The Dark

2025-10-25T07:38:00.000-07:00

Answers in prayers-a prayer said

Into the darkness I leap

Between yesterday and today

Figuring out the what and why

Reasons why we are alive

The causes and reasons blur

And I doze between bouts of sleep

As the flashing lights blind my eyes

The rhyme and reasons slip by me

As to the questions what and why

I reason out with a clever trick

Delving into sacred scriptures

Building answers brick by brick

Plodding on through written words

Words carved into rocks and stones

Reading between the lines to seek

The reason why we are skin and bones

As I ponder on the mystery of life

My eyes give in to blissful sleep

I know somehow my answers lie

In the prayers, often my lips do read

This is a poem about wondering why we are here on Earth. Prayers can answer our questions about what and why.

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Dream On Dear Child

2025-09-28T09:39:00.000-07:00

Sailboat sailing on the wishes of a child
Dream On

Cotton candy trails

Fluffy white clouds sail

On the wishes of a child

Sailing through the sea

Seeking adventure

Ahoy! A pirate ship ahead

Swords unsheathed

Soldiers jump aboard

Clashing steel sound

Hip hip hurrah

All is won

The child giggles

All the while sleeping

A contented sigh

Escaping the lips

Of a sleeping child

Dream on

Dear Child

Sometimes, we see children dreaming in their sleep and wonder what is going on in their minds. They may just be dreaming.

This is a poem about the dreams of a child. An adventurous dream sailing at the behest of a child's wishes.

Dream on, dear child, dream on.

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Echoes of Your Voice

2025-05-06T07:24:00.000-07:00

Echoes of your voice cannot be heard.

It is not you, it is me

I cannot see what you can

I cannot hear what you can

I cannot understand what you speak

Your words resound in the silence deep

But it is you who cannot reach me

An iron wall you have built

Shutting off feelings of pain and guilt

No happiness are you willing to find

Scared of a broken heart, a world unkind

You refuse to live your life to find

The world is full of happiness and hope

Open your heart, and love will pour

This poem is about how people can isolate themselves from others around them and live in their own world.

Cold White Winter - Haiku

2024-08-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

biting cold wind weaving around the trees

biting cold wind

huddling around the fire

a warm hug

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Goodbye - My friend

2023-03-14T08:09:00.009-07:00

Goodbye My friend

Final goodbyes are hard and heartbreaking, leaving a gaping hole in your heart that can never be filled or healed.

These poems are about those final moments in life-

Where Are You Going - My friend

Where are you going my friend

I do not see a path ahead of you

Where are you going my friend

Do you not want me to come along with you

Where are you going my friend

Can you not see you are leaving me behind

Where are you going my friend

Your eyes are closed, and you are asleep

Where are you going my friend

Are you taking the mighty leap

Where are you going my friend

I see you cannot breathe

Where are you going my friend

Please don't leave me

Where are you going my friend

Is this the end

Where are you going

Don't leave my friend

Hold my hand, my friend

Don't go just yet, my friend.

Hold my hand

Get up

Let us relive our happy days

Times when we laughed

Talked till dawn

Laughed till tears rolled down our cheeks

Argued about this and that

Agreed to disagree

Just like true friends would do

Let us relive the happy times

Once again

Dont go just yet

Hold my hand, my friend

Let us walk into the next day

Where the sun shines

And we get to live

Another day

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Life As It Is-Old Age You Cripple Me

2022-12-22T08:12:00.011-08:00

Old Age - You Cripple Me

Old age is inevitable. This poem is about how old age slowly but surely cripples us and renders us null and void.

Old age ravages the body but not the soul. We will conquer old age with the spirit of the soul.

The spirit is always young and will free us from old age's shackles.

Old age, you cripple me, but you cannot take my enthusiasm for living my life to the fullest and enjoying every moment on earth.

Here is my poem -

Old Age - You Cripple Me

My soul tethered to my body

Frail, weak, not able to withstand

The havoc old age wreaks

Twisting and bending me

Like an old crooked tree

Old Age

Oh, how you cripple the body

Why, Oh why, are you so stone hearted

Do you not know the pain and agony

Ripping my body and obliterating my soul

Oh, why? Oh, Why? Oh, Why?

Old age, do you not see how I am

You know how I was

Healthy and strong

But now, my frail bones

Rattle, and my legs wobble

I cannot stand or walk

Nor can I make the pain go away

My body screams in agony

My soul wails day and night

Do you hear me,

Old Age

Can you hear my cries?

My searing teardrops

Carving lines on my face

My hair is pure snow white

Gone are the glorious days

When my hair was my crowning glory

One by one, telling tales of their own

The strands have fallen off

Carrying my sorrows and pain

Old age, you cripple me

How can you be this way?

You can steal my body

But my soul is mine

Always young

Carefree

Living each moment

Enjoying life

Till the very end

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Sleepless Night

2022-10-28T07:12:00.001-07:00

sleepless nights

A poem about how sleep evades drooping eyelids. Sleep seems to play hide and seek with the mind struggling to block all the happenings of the day.

All evasive sleep, tossing, turning, struggling to get a good night's sleep.

Sleepless Night - A Poem

Turbulent thoughts

Knocking on walls

Bouncing off

Reverberating

Hearing noise

In the screaming silence

I toss and turn

Waiting for sleep

Elusive sleep

Playing hide and seek

As my eyelids droop

Another thought

Rushes in

Screaming to be heard

Mulled over

Thoroughly ripped apart

Word by word

Scrawling images

On blank walls

As I toss and turn

The sun shines

The day has begun

Good morning

Once again

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Fabric of Life - What Is Life?

2022-05-18T20:13:00.009-07:00

The Fabric of Life - Splash of Colors

The "Fabric of Life" is a collection of poems that try to understand the meaning of life.

The question "What is life?" has puzzled many of us who try to seek the answer to this question. These are poems about those puzzling thoughts that have baffled many.

Fabric of Life

Worn out thin

Deep pools of reflection

Looking back thoughts flood

A swim in the ocean

Going along with the tide

Memories recollections of days gone by

Wondering if this is all there is to life

A tapestry of colors interwoven

Intricate designs etched into palms

Lines weaving in and out

Colored threads dancing

Dancing to the tune of the needle

Stitches in time second by second

Colored threaded through the needle

In and out, in and out

Weaving patterns of life

Recollections sitting in a rocking chair

One by one contemplating

Slowly but surely

Tossed and turned by the tide

Slowly but surely reaching the shore

The beacon of light

Guiding me on my path

The final stitch sewn

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What is Life?

What is Life

What is life

Moments

Of happiness

Moments

Of laughter

Moments

Of pain

Moments

Emotions

Living

Loving

Crying

Laughing

Life

Choices

Plenty

Mindboggling

Choose

Wisely

Live

Happily

Life

Is Yours

To live

Happily

Ever After

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Mother Nature - Let Us Preserve

2021-12-14T21:15:00.008-08:00

Mother Nature-Let us preserve

We have to preserve Mother Nature for our future generations. We must make sure that they enjoy what we have enjoyed on this beautiful planet Earth.

Together we must preserve nature and stop cutting down trees, polluting the environment, and reduce our carbon footprints on Earth.

These are poems reflecting thoughts about preserving nature for everyone to enjoy and continue enjoying for many generations to come.

Deep beneath the earth

A fire lighted by love

Blessed from God in heaven

Showered with kindness and love

Roots begin to grow

Holding soil together

The flowers begin their show

Blooming now and forever

Rainbow colored dreams

Painted by Mother Nature

The message to all it seems

To make nature last forever

The silver streams streak

A pathway to ocean glory

The rocks carve and etch

Mother Nature’s story

The luscious green grass

Paints a background for nature

The flowers popping up in-between

A glorious canvas of majestic stature

The wonders of God’s creations

Is for all the world to enjoy

So let us preserve mother nature

And make sure we don’t destroy

Let us preserve nature for future generations.

As the night rocks itself to sleep

The gentle bliss felt through the night

The moon shines with the twinkling stars

Singing a sweet lullaby

Rest, oh rest, weary earth

Let your soul live in peace

Without thudding footsteps

Sounds of traffic, cruel unrest

Without the thud of a trees

Capturing your every breath

To be boxed and shipped

For commercial success

Paid in the wealth of paper and coins

The good old days are finally gone

When the earth was filled with fresh air

Planet Earth breathed without a care

Nature’s bounties for all to share

Let us preserve planet Earth

For the present and the future world

Photographs - Just Memories

2021-10-11T19:59:00.029-07:00

What better than photographs to relive a memory captured by the essence of time.

This is a poem wondering - is that all we are now?

Just memories - Photographs

Are we just that now

People standing

In photographs

Hand in hand, smiling

With dreamy eyes

Gazing into one another

Captured by still moments

Of sheer happiness

Fleeting moments

Now gone with the wind

Are they just memories

They are now

Framed in wood

It now hangs

On a blank wall

A reminder

Of what we used to be

Just memories

Of happy times

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Haiku Collection#1

2021-02-20T08:40:00.004-08:00

Haiku Collection

The following are modern haiku that do not follow 5-7-5 rule.

The following haiku captures emotions related to the winter season.

winter snow

the swing swings

alone

autumn leaves

her memories

brushed into the past

winter frost

desires of a frozen heart

in a block of ice

raindrop reflections

i can see your face

in a crystal glass

empty alley

the wind swings by

for old times' sake

Memories-Once Called Home

2021-01-21T21:13:00.003-08:00

Once Called Home

Going back to your old home where you used to live can be traumatic. Just seeing the place where you lived and enjoyed your childhood and teen years old, worn out with cracks on the walls with peeling paint, can be heartbreaking.

This poem captures all the emotions when you return, trying to relive those happy moments in a place that you called "home."

black mold

peeling paint

dilapidated walls

network of cobwebs

spiders spinning tales

with yarns of memories

spun with emotions

of what was once called

home

memories

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Earth - Goodnight

2021-01-17T00:27:00.004-08:00

Earth - Goodnight

A poem about how Earth needs rest to relax and recuperate.

We should take care of our planet and let Earth flourish for us and future generations.

Sweet Earth Goodnight

As the wind blows

The trees sway

Leaves rustle

Shadows play

As the sun sets

The rays slant

Caressing Earth

With its loving glance

Done with the day

Earth welcomes

The darkness

The Milkyway

Gently sinking

Into the night

A sweet reverie

With stars insight

Earth lulled to sleep

To rest and relax

With sweet dreams

Earth goodnight

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Haiku - Autumn

2020-12-20T01:34:00.001-08:00

scarlet-red leaves

scrunch beneath my feet

rows of red maple

autumn colors

an artist brush

dipped in red

autumn breeze

fizzy apple cider

in a crystal glass

I Am

2020-10-27T00:42:00.001-07:00

Never change who you are.

If you have to change yourself, then you are not in the right place in your life.

A true friend is one who will accept you as you are with all your perfections and flaws.

This is a poem reflecting those thoughts-

I am

Myself

Mirror reflections

Mere optical illusions

A play of shadow and light

Following given patterns

Grazing my external self

My depth lost in the silver glaze

A mere replica showcased

That is not who I really am

Look beyond the mirror

To find the real me

Within my soul

I am me

Myself

Written for OctPoWriMo - Day 26

Kaleidoscope-Seeking Light

2020-10-22T21:09:00.005-07:00

This is a poem about how lights reflect at various angles, bursting into glorious hues. It bounces off at various angles, giving way to interesting shapes and patterns as it twists and turns in a kaleidoscope.

Life has its ups and downs, twists and turns with twisting patterns.

But finally, we will see the light at the end of the tunnel reaching our destination.

Kindred spirits traveling distances

Abstract reality connecting paths

Lattice patterns frame windows

The effervescence of colors shines through

Integral equations in unknown signs

Deferential planes trying to meet

Optical illusions secretly deceive

Seamless margins merging into one

Cacophonic voices completely drown

Overwhelming whirlwind of emotions

Parachuting hoping to land safely

Ensured of light in the dark

An acrostic for OctPoWriMo-Day 22

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Fly High - Never Give Up

2020-10-10T20:01:00.003-07:00

Trying to succeed - it is never easy. You have to rise up to the many challenges and fly high. You may fall, but you rise up again; never give up. Capturing these thoughts in the following poem.

Fly High-Never Give Up

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Flailing

Flying

Diving

Rising

Scaling heights rise, flailing flying

A leap of faith fly diving rising.

Written for Day 10 - OctPoWriMo 2020 31 Poems in 31 Days in Tyburn form of poetry.

Tyburn is a six-line poem consisting of 2, 2, 2, 2, 9, and 9 syllables. The first four lines are all descriptive words. The last two lines rhyme and incorporate the first, second, third, and fourth lines as the fifth through eighth syllables.

Magic

2020-10-08T22:04:00.003-07:00

A Diamante Poem for Day 8 - OctPoWriMo 2020 31 Poems in 31 Days. Visit this page to know more about the prompt and to read more poems.

magic

grand production

tricking conjuring transforming

props imagination impression illusion

stunning revealing exciting

staged performance

conjuror

What is a Diamente

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Break Free

2020-10-04T07:35:00.006-07:00

Today's poetry prompt is "Falling"

Sometimes we have to struggle in tough situations life throws at us

Falling

Grappling

Trying to find a hold

Jagged edges cut through

Arms that cannot hold

Raging fires burn

Streaks of red

Etched into the soul

Chained to iron balls

Falling fast

Trying to break free

From the abyss

Of no return

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In response to Poetry Prompt by OctPoWriMo 2020

Rain Dance - Haiku

2020-10-02T06:49:00.000-07:00

Poetry Prompt - Open

wet ruffled feathers

vibrant display of colors

peacocks rain dance show

In response to Poetry Prompt by OctPoWriMo 2020

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Memories Living Life - In-between Then and Now

2020-09-05T08:00:00.016-07:00

Memories-Time has passed

Thinking about how we gather precious memories living life in this beautiful world.

Life as I know it is all about living life to the fullest and making precious memories to relive sitting in a rocking chair, all cozy and warm in front of a warm burning fire full of life.

Capturing all those feelings in this poem-

Memories Living Life - In-between Then and Now

Life

In between then and now

Time has passed somehow

All the moments joyfully lived

All the moments in vain not to forgive

Gone with the wind

Memories

Hauntingly, sometimes fail to cease

Reminding me of times that could have been

So much better than what it seemed

In the blink of an eye

A petal falls with a sigh

A heart shattered for no reason

Harsh words in anger were spoken

Thinking back on all the moments

A treasure hunt full of emotions

Found in a rocking chair

A life that has been lived

Laid threadbare

A frantic search for memories

To be lived for all eternity

In between then and now

Time has passed somehow

Making memories

Living Life

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The Balloon

2020-06-25T10:20:00.006-07:00

The balloon

Twisting and turning

Caught up in a race

Trying to beat the wind

With childish spite

The balloon twists and turns

Not willing to give up

Full of itself

The balloon

Huffs and puffs

Haughtily laughing at the wind

Rising again and again

Not willing to give up

The balloon dances with glee

Shaking its tail

Steadily rising above

Mocking the wind

Suddenly the wind

Blows with all its might

All that is heard

Is a pop

Eerie silence

And the whistle of the wind

Shattered dreams

Gone with the wind

Lost in the dark

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In Response to

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My Love For You

2020-06-23T08:34:00.003-07:00

We have been together

You and I

I can see you beyond the universe

I can hear you call my name

I can hear you beyond distances

Measured by infinite seconds

Traversing the galaxy

From yours to mine
Together we have traveled

Floating across the Milkyway

With dreams of stars

Sprinkles of moondust

Comets lighting the way

To a world beyond the universe

Where you and I exist together as one
Your name upon my lips

Your heartbeat, in mine

My love reaching out to you
Born together

Again and again

Every second we discover

Our love for each other

Growing strong
My love for you

Sealed forever

In your kiss

To last for eternity

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Cycle of Life-In A Tree

2020-06-16T19:14:00.000-07:00

Wafer-thin leaves quiver

the chill wind swirls about

finding nooks and crannies

chasing all the dry leaves out

Color faded leaves fall away

from the tree branches

tearfully they bid farewell

ready to take their chances

Gently floating to the ground

covered with white snow

they welcome the freezing earth

to merge with her below

And then life begins again

with the winter bowing out

summer is here to say hello

spreading the cheer about

the leaves grow once again

spreading the greenery

life begins all over again

the cycle of life in a tree

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High Tide-Haiku

2020-05-19T07:41:00.003-07:00

stormy seas

pull of the moon

high tide

jagged edges

rock sculptures

hug the shore

seagulls squawk

sound of silence

shattered