This poem reflects the quiet resolve that comes with new beginnings. It speaks to self-reflection, release, and intentional growth—choosing hope and courage while stepping into the uncertainty of the future with steady faith.
# To Change Within #
A new year arrives,
just a change of date—
yet it asks me
to change within.
To let go of what weighs me down,
and hold close
what helps me grow.
Some wrong things
I gently leave behind.
Some right things
I choose to embrace.
The road ahead
is unknown,
but my feet are steady,
and my heart is willing.
With courage in my steps
and faith in my hands,
I walk forward—
ready to live
a life worth living.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
Categories: kavita
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Such a lovely poem brimmed with hope and positivity, Verma.
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
I’m really glad the poem resonated with you and conveyed that sense of hope and positivity. Your encouragement truly means a lot to me.
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My pleasure, Verma
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Pleasure is mine.
Stay happy and blessed,
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very nice .
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Thank you so much,
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This poem reflects what I have been also feeling for a long time, specially as a young person who is trying to step into the real world for the first time.
Beautifully woven as your usual writings are!🪷🌙
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Thank you for sharing that so openly.
It means a lot to know the poem resonated with you, especially at such an important and vulnerable stage of life.
Stepping into the real world can feel overwhelming and uncertain, and realizing you’re not alone in those feelings can be quietly reassuring. I’m glad the poem could offer that sense of understanding and connection.
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Lovely poem, Varma ji😊
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Thank you so much! 😊
Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. I’m glad the poem resonated with you.
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Sorry, Verma ji🙏
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Oh, sorry for delayed response.
I truly appreciate your kind words, and I’m grateful you took the time to write. Wishing you a peaceful and wonderful day ahead. 😊
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It’s okay, thank you!
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This poem is a wonderful way to reflect on welcoming the New Year! 😊
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Thank you so much! 😊
I’m really glad the poem resonated with you. The New Year feels like such a natural moment for reflection, hope,
and fresh beginnings, and it’s lovely to know the poem captured some of that spirit for you.
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This poem deeply touches us with its serenity and silent strength. It reminds us that a new year is less about changing the date and more about inner transformation, about letting go of what weighs us down and intentionally choosing what makes us grow. The image of firm steps and a willing heart is especially beautiful, as it shows that courage doesn’t eliminate uncertainty, it only learns to walk with it. Thank you for this delicate and hopeful reflection; it’s a gentle invitation to move forward with faith and purpose.🙂🙏🏻✨📖✍🏻🧚🏻♀️⛓️💥
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A beautiful and inspiring reflection—this poem captures the courage and hope needed to embrace new beginnings and the intentional growth that comes with them.
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Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words.
I’m really glad the poem resonated with you and that its sense of courage and hope came through.
New beginnings can be both tender and demanding, and it means a lot to know that reflection connected with you.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this.
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