A celebration of existence, I Am Alive is a raw and heartfelt ode to living fully between birth and death. It honors passion, struggle, joy, and gratitude—reminding us to embrace every moment, every feeling, and every gift that life offers.
# I Am Alive #
I am alive
Because I write,
Because I taste,
Because I burn,
Because I laugh,
Because I fall,
Because I rise.
Between born and death,
I drink life fully—
Every pain, every joy,
Every gift God whispers.
I chase the moments
That makes my heart race,
I hold the silence
That teaches me grace.
I stumble, I bleed,
I falter, I plead,
Yet through it all, I feel—
And feeling is living.
So here I stand,
Bold, open, unafraid,
Grateful for the breath,
For the sun,
For the storm,
For the beauty in the chaos.
Yes, I am here.
I am still alive.
And I will live
Every second
Of this fleeting,
Miraculous life.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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Every fall, every rise, every quiet moment,this poem holds life exactly as it is. Raw, real, and deeply moving.
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Thank you so much for saying that. It truly means a lot.
Knowing the poem felt raw, real, and true to life tells me it reached the place it came from. Every fall, every rise, every quiet pause — that’s where living actually happens. I’m grateful you felt that and took the time to share it.
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Dear Verma ji,
What a beautiful and powerful piece of writing. “I Am Alive” is not just a poem; it feels like a living, breathing declaration of the human spirit. Your words capture the raw essence of existence—the courage to feel deeply, to rise after falling, and to find grace in both silence and storm. It’s a profound reminder that to truly live is to embrace every facet of our journey with gratitude and boldness.
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt ode. It resonates deeply and inspires one to cherish the miraculous, fleeting gift of life. Truly moving.
With warm regards
Srikanth
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Dear Srikanth,
Your words touched me deeply. Thank you for reading “I Am Alive” with such openness and generosity of spirit. To know that the poem resonated with you not just as lines on a page, but as something living and breathing, is more than a writer can hope for.
You beautifully captured what I was trying to hold while writing it—that quiet courage of continuing, of feeling fully, of standing present in both the storms and the silences. If the poem served as a reminder to cherish life, even for a moment, then it has found its purpose.
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Brave on, soldier, brave on 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
Those words carry quiet strength. Sometimes “brave on” is exactly what’s needed — not loudly, not perfectly, just steadily.
I appreciate the encouragement more than you know.
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👏👏👏
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Stay connected and keep sharing.
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And you as well!
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Thank you so much.
I am grateful for your support.
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Powerful and uplifting—“I Am Alive” truly captures the essence of being present. It’s a reminder to feel deeply, live fully, and cherish every fleeting moment of this journey called life.
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Thank you so much for this beautiful reflection. I’m really glad the spirit of presence and aliveness came through for you.
If it encourages even a moment of deeper feeling or fuller living, then it’s done what it was meant to do.
I appreciate you reading and sharing your thoughts so warmly. 🌱✨
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