This heartfelt poem reflects my journey from a disciplined work life to the freedom of creative expression after retirement. It showcases my identity as a writer and artist, highlighting my experience of navigating life with inspiration, faith, and emotional depth.

“Still I Bloom” honors the enduring spirit within us, reminding us that we can still blossom beautifully, even as seasons change.

❤️ Still I Bloom ❤️

I am a canvas brushed by time,
A silent song in emotional rhyme.
Once bound by duty’s daily thread,
Now I write the thoughts once left unsaid.

The pen I hold — no sword, no shield,
But the truth it carves in every field.
An inner writer born in recent years,
Who turns both joy and pain to tears.

With colors bold and thoughts set free,
I paint the lovely world I wish to see.
Each stroke, a whisper from the soul,
Each shade, a step toward feeling whole.

“Retired,” you say — I smile, agree —
But not from life, not poetry.
Inspired still, I rise each day,
To find the light, to feel, to pray.

Prepared I am — not out of fear,
But faith that storms will soon be clear.
A lantern lit for those who roam,
A map of heart that leads them home.

And yet, beneath all grand pursuits,
Beyond the art, beyond the roots,
I’m simply human — flawed and kind,
Try to see the world with an open mind.

I laugh, I ache, I dance, I fall,
I give myself to life’s sweet call.
In every breath, I find creating
Reminds me – the heart is beating.

(Vijay Verma)
 www.retiredkalam.com

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