I was inept,
Scared and lonely,
Found a new solace in thee,
A propitious chance to redeem myself –
To bask in the glory.
’Cause I was unguided & wept,
Oblivious to thine summons,
But now, I’m wiser than before
More clear-headed than ever –
As zestful as a newborn dory.
The camaraderie has swept
Away all my fears & doubts,
Forged unfathomable sturdy bonds
Taught me the importance of civility –
Releasing me from purgatory.
Made me gracefully accept,
The way I am, battered down yet unique,
Explore new boulevards of creativity,
Lettin’ my imagination run amok –
Experimenting with latent allegory.
The closest thing that kept
Me going unhindered in this tortuous journey,
A brimming reservoir of talents,
That invigorated my dormant enthusiasm –
Made me feel like part of a fabulous story.
- Priyanshu Mohanty
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