This poem explores the journey of life, where joy and sorrow, success and failure, love and pain exist together. With simple imagery, it reminds us that every setback builds strength and every feeling enriches life.
It celebrates resilience and the hope that life improves with each day.
# Taste of Life #
My life is a cup of changing taste,
A sip of joy, a sip of sorrow.& waste,
Some days rise like the morning sun,
Some fade away before tomorrow.
Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose,
Life lets the heart both laugh and bruise.
For every crown that rests on the head,
There’s a silent tear that once was shed.
Success is measured by the fall,
The strength to rise and face it all.
Failure whispers in the night,
“Stand again, and seek the light.”
Sometimes love blooms soft and deep,
Sometimes wounds the soul must keep.
A gentle touch, a distant sigh,
Moments that live though years pass by.
So I taste life as it flows through me,
Like restless waves upon the sea.
Joy and sorrow walk side by side—
My life grows stronger day by day.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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A most beautiful poem which becomes a journey through life and all its flavours. Precise words creating the perfect verses. Phenomenal work Sir!
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Thank you so much for your generous and heartfelt words.
I’m truly glad the poem felt like a journey to you—that’s exactly what I hoped it would become, something that moves through the many shades and flavours of life. Your appreciation for the precision and flow means a great deal.
Grateful for your kind encouragement—it adds a special warmth to the writing itself. 🙏✨
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Yes, my friend, it was a pleasure and an enchanting journey to read your beautiful verses. Wishing you a fabulous weekend and a creative Saturday!
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Thank you, Sir.
I’m truly glad the verses brought you that sense of enchantment; that’s the quiet magic one hopes for while writing. Your warmth and encouragement add so much to the experience.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well—may your Saturday be filled with creativity, calm moments, and a little inspiration of its own. ✨😊
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Always a pleasure Sir and thank you so very much! Greetings and blessings!
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The pleasure is truly mine, Sir. Thank you for your kind words and generous spirit.
Wishing you continued inspiration, good health, and many more beautiful moments ahead. Greetings and blessings to you as well! 🙏✨
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Thank you so much Sir! Let us continue to inspire and motivate each other as we endeavour to further expand the limits of our exploration and creativity. All the best!
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Thank you so much, Sir.
I truly appreciate your kind words. It’s always inspiring to connect with someone who values growth, creativity, and meaningful expression.
Let’s definitely keep encouraging and learning from each other as we continue this journey of exploration
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Absolutely Sir! May you enjoy a sparkling evening and a restful night.
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning Sir (or possibly good afternoon). Have a wonderful day and do great things!
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Good afternoon,Sir.😊
Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I truly appreciate your thoughtful words. Wishing you a wonderful afternoon as well—may it be peaceful, productive, and filled with positive moments.
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Thank you so much Sir! It is a lazy afternoon as it is supposed to rain much but I will paint and write, and as always, be grateful. Wishing you the same Sir, with creativity and tranquillity.
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That sounds like a beautifully slow and meaningful afternoon 😊
Rain, painting, writing—and above all, gratitude… that’s a rare and wonderful combination. There’s something so calming about creating while the world outside softens under rain.
Thank you for your kind wishes. May your canvas and your words flow effortlessly today, and may that quiet sense of gratitude deepen everything you create.
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Thank you so much Sir for such well wishes. I too wish you all of the same in your day. May you enjoy the evening! Any TT?
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Good evening, Sir. 😊
Thank you so much for your kind wishes—they are truly appreciated.
I hope your day unfolded gently and that you’re easing into a peaceful, restful evening.
As for TT… there is a paise as football tournament going on in our society campus..
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Thank you so much Sir! Well, I hope you enjoy the football tournament! Have a peaceful and restful night Sir!
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Thank you so much< Sir 😊
Yes, Sir. I enjoyed a lot .My favourite team also own.
Wishing you a refreshed start to your day. Take care 🙏✨
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Thank you Sir! And congratulations on your team’s victory! I know that when mine wins I am immediately happier! Hope you have a refreshing and creative Sunday!
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Good evening, my friend 😊
Thank you so much, Sir.
Yes, a team’s victory does have a way of lifting the spirit instantly—there’s something wonderfully contagious about that joy.
I hope your Sunday was refreshing and filled with good moments. As we step into Monday evening, may the week ahead unfold with creativity, calm, and a renewed sense of energy.
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Yes, thank you! And you are right, we must look forward to creative and productive days ahead in peace. All the best to you my friend!
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Thank you,Sir—that’s beautifully said. There’s something truly grounding about looking ahead with a sense of peace and purpose, isn’t it?
May your days be filled with quiet inspiration, meaningful moments, and a steady flow of creativity. Wishing you all the very best as well—always a pleasure sharing these thoughtful exchanges with you. 😊
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Thank you so much Sir, and you are quite right, looking ahead with confidence and gratitude is very grounding and necessary. All the best to you and may today be a blessed day filled with peace and joy!
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Thank you so much Sir. 🙏
You’ve expressed it beautifully—when we move forward with both confidence and gratitude, something within us settles, and the path feels a little clearer and lighter.
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Always a pleasure Sir!
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Always a pleasure indeed. 😊
Wishing you a calm and peaceful evening—may it bring a little rest, a little reflection, and just the right amount of quiet joy. 🌆🌿
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Thank you so much Sir for such well wishes! I too wish you a calm and peaceful evening and a good and restful night.
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Thank you—that’s very thoughtful of you. 😊
I appreciate the kind exchange. Wishing you continued calm, a light mind, and a restful night ahead as well. Take care and enjoy the quiet of the evening. 🌿
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Thank you, 🙏🏻 so very much! Have a peaceful night Sir. Catch you in the morning.
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Good morning, Sir. 🙂
Hope the night gave you a bit of rest and a softer headspace to wake up into.
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Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! I truly appreciate it and need it ss I am battling a deadline on a manuscript! All the best to you!
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful
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Thank you so much for your appreciation,
Your wards mean a lot.
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Very nice!
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Thank you so much, Sir.
Your words boost my confidence to write even better.❤️
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These verses can only be written by a man who has tasted life in all its spices and flavors. A world of wisdom is contained in this line – “Joy and sorrow walk side by side.” The sooner we learn this in life, the better for us.
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Thank you for such a thoughtful reflection. 🙏
You’ve captured the essence of that line so beautifully—life rarely offers just one flavor at a time. Joy and sorrow do walk together, shaping us, deepening us, and teaching us to appreciate both with grace.
Perhaps it’s this very contrast that makes our experiences richer and more meaningful. And as you said, the sooner we embrace that truth, the more gently we can walk through life.
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Terrific photo too. 😮🌻🌻🌸
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Thank you so much! 😮😊
I’m really glad you liked it—the colors and little details made it special for me too.
Appreciate your kind words! 🌻🌸✨
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