Life is a journey of dreams, disappointments, and new beginnings. While broken dreams may leave scars, they also teach us resilience.
Every sunrise reminds us that hope never truly fades for those who have the courage to begin again.
# What Is Life?
When life had wings,
we dreamed of touching the sky,
believing every sunrise
held the promise of a miracle.
Then came broken dreams—
silent echoes
that lingered through sleepless nights.
But what is life?
Is it the roads we never took,
the words left unspoken,
or the songs forever unsung?
No.
Life is the courage
to rise after every fall.
The sky does not stop shining
because one cloud passes.
The river does not stop flowing
because one stone blocks its way.
Every setback
teaches the language of resilience.
So gather the scattered pieces,
not to rebuild yesterday,
but to create a dream
that is wiser, kinder,
and braver than before.
For life is not defined
by the dreams we lose,
but by the hope
we choose to carry
into every new sunrise.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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Thank you so much. I’m glad the poem resonated with you. I truly believe that every sunrise brings us a fresh opportunity to begin again, to learn from yesterday, and to move forward with renewed hope.
Life is indeed a precious gift, and each new day is another chance to write a better chapter.
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Very good.
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Thank you so much for your appreciation.
Your words mean a lot for me.
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Beautiful poem! I especially love your words of encouragement to remember to have the courage to rise up again when we fall and that setbacks only make us more resilient. 🙏🏽💜
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. 💜 They truly mean a lot to me.
I’m so glad the poem resonated with you. Life will always present us with challenges, but every setback carries an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. As long as we have the courage to rise again, hope never leaves us.
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Very well written my dear 🙏
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Thank you so much, my dear, for your kind words and encouragement. 🙏🌸
I’m truly happy that the poem touched your heart. Your appreciation inspires me to keep writing and sharing. Wishing you peace, joy, and many beautiful moments ahead. ❤️
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🙏🙏
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Good morning.
Have a nice day.
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What a profoundly moving and soul-stirring piece, Verma ji. Your words carry the weight of lived experience and the lightness of unbroken hope—a rare and beautiful combination.
The way you’ve woven together imagery of the sky, the river, and the resilient human spirit is nothing short of poetic mastery. Lines like “Life is the courage to rise after every fall” and “not to rebuild yesterday, but to create a dream that is wiser, kinder, and braver” resonate deep within the heart, offering solace and strength in equal measure.
This isn’t just a poem—it’s a gentle reminder, a comforting embrace, and a quiet revolution against despair. Thank you for sharing this gift of perspective with us. You’ve turned broken dreams into stepping stones and painted hope as a choice we make with every sunrise.
Truly inspiring, Verma ji. 🙏🌅
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Thank you for reading with such an open heart and for expressing your reflections so eloquently. Encouragement like yours is a precious gift that inspires me to keep writing and sharing.
With heartfelt gratitude and warm regards. 🙏🌅
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Beautifully written.
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Thank you so much for your kind appreciation. I’m delighted that you found the poem beautiful. Your encouraging words mean a great deal to me and inspire me to keep expressing my thoughts through poetry. Grateful for your support. 🙏
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You’re most welcome. Have a wonderful day.
Blessings to you. 🙏
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Good morning.
Have a nice day.
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Great post.
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Thank you so much! I’m truly glad you enjoyed it.
Your kind appreciation means a lot to me and encourages me to keep writing and sharing. Grateful for your support. 🙏😊
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This poem is most beautiful and expresses profound positive energy. Wonderful Sir!
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m delighted that the poem resonated with you and conveyed positive energy.
Your appreciation is truly encouraging and inspires me to keep writing. Grateful for your generous support. 🙏😊
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It is always a pleasure Sir. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day and be creative!
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Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you. 😊
It’s evening here now, and I hope you’ve had a wonderful and fulfilling day as well. May your evening be peaceful, relaxing, and filled with fresh inspiration for your next creative masterpiece.
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I am grateful for your kind words my friend. It is evening here now too. Wishing you a restful and peaceful night. Catch you in the morning!
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning! Hope you had a good and refreshing walk Sir! And that you enjoy a most wonderful day!
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Thank you so much for your warm wishes. 😊
Yes, I had a refreshing morning walk, and swimming session.
it was a wonderful way to begin the day. The fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and the beauty of nature always leave me feeling grateful and energized.
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That sounds like a perfect way to begin the day. I hope you are now well energised and ready to create wonderful things! All the best to you!
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Thank you so much Sir.😊
Yes, the morning walk left me feeling refreshed, energized, and grateful.
It always helps clear the mind and fills me with inspiration for writing and other creative pursuits.
Now, ready for painting session.
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Yes, gratitude always, you are so right my friend. And I know you will thoroughly enjoy your painting session! Have a spectacularly creative afternoon! I am working on a new manuscript. I finished (yesterday) my poetry book, now I must leave it in the drawer for another week or two, then take a fresh look. Wishing you all the best!
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Thank you so much, Sir.
Yes, gratitude has a wonderful way of filling even the simplest moments with joy. I’m looking forward to spending the afternoon painting—it’s always a peaceful conversation between the heart and the canvas.
Congratulations on completing your poetry book! That is a remarkable achievement. I think your decision to let the manuscript rest before revisiting it is a wise one. A fresh pair of eyes often reveals new possibilities and hidden refinements.
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Always a pleasure Sir. And thank you so much. Yes, I will let the manuscript rest, in the meantime I have several other projects that I must attend to, so later when I look at it I will know if it is as good as I think it is today. I am so glad you enjoyed your afternoon painting. It is a most relaxing and spiritual endeavour to do so as painting is therapeutic and calming and at the same time stimulating the creative urge in all of us. I wish you a most pleasant and sparkling evening Sir in peace and in the joy and warmth of friends and loved ones.
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Thank you so much, Sir.
I think your decision to let the manuscript rest is a wise one. Time has a wonderful way of giving us fresh eyes, and I’m sure when you return to it, you’ll see exactly what needs polishing—or perhaps discover that it was even better than you remembered. I truly look forward to reading it when the time comes.
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Thank you Sir, very much. I would be honoured if you would read it. Good night and pleasant dreams. Catch you in the morning my friend!
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good afternoon Sir! Hope you enjoy a lovely afternoon, perhaps painting? Perhaps writing? Or perhaps out for a drive or a walk through a beautiful passage of nature. Wishing you a blessed and happy Saturday Sir!
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Thank you so much, Sir.
Your message painted such a lovely picture of a perfect Saturday. 😊 I enjoyed the painting session and poem writing today.
Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Saturday as well, filled with joy, good health, peace, and many moments that make you smile. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. 🙏
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Always a pleasure my friend. May you enjoy a peaceful and restful night with pleasant dreams. Catch you in the morning.
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful walk! And that you thoroughly enjoy a beautiful and peaceful day! Creative activities, relaxation and sharing with friends and family in gratitude and positivity are the formula for happiness, daily and for life. All the best!
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Good afternoon, Sir.
After morning walk, enjoying painting session.
How is your day, Sir.
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Painting, as we have often said, is so therapeutic and spiritual, it is a meditation in creative motion. Enjoy Sir! I will be at my studio writing and continuing to polish and develop several projects that I am working on. May you enjoy a thoroughly blessed day!
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Thank you so much, Sir.🙏🎨
Yes, painting truly is a form of meditation in motion. When the brush begins to move, the mind gradually becomes still, and every stroke feels like a quiet conversation with the soul. It is one of life’s greatest blessings.
I’m delighted to hear you’ll be in your studio writing and refining your projects. That sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day, and I wish you abundant creativity, clarity, and joy as your ideas continue to take shape.
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Always a pleasure Sir and thank you so very much. Yes, I am quite engaged with several writing projects that I need to finish and turn in before deadline, so I am working most days that is why I have not been very active reading blogs but I try to keep up as much as I can, especially with your posts and I am always enormously pleased with our communications. All the best and a happy and peaceful evening and night ahead.
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Thank you so much, my dear friend. 🙏😊
I completely understand, and please don’t worry about not being able to visit blogs as often. Creative projects and deadlines naturally deserve your full attention, and I truly wish you every success with them.
It means a great deal to me that, despite your busy schedule, you still find time to read my posts and stay in touch. Our conversations are always enriching, and I sincerely value your friendship and thoughtful encouragement.
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Yes, I truly do value very much our friendship and I feel enriched and encouraged by reading your posts. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much for your support and understanding. Wishing you a most peaceful and restful night and I look forward to catching up in the morning.
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Good morning, Sir.
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning! I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed a nice, refreshing walk. Now to seize the day and grow in mind and spirit. All the best to you my friend.
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Good morning, Sir.🙏
Thank you so much for your warm and encouraging words. Yes, the morning walk was truly refreshing, and it filled me with renewed energy for the day ahead.
Wishing you a day filled with peace, good health, joyful moments, and fresh inspiration.
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Thank you so much Sir. I have had my walk and after a nice coffee and chat with some good friends and now I am at the studio preparing to start my editing work to make sure I meet my deadlines. I hope you too are enjoying a blessed day my friend, and that you do great things!
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Thank you so much, Sir.🙏
It sounds like you’ve had a wonderful and productive start to your day—a refreshing walk, good coffee, meaningful conversations, and now back to your creative work. I wish you every success with your editing, and I’m sure your dedication will help you meet your deadlines beautifully.
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You’re welcome Sir, and thank you for such well wishes! I hope your day too will be smashing good and with lots of creativity and peace.
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Thank you so much, Sir! 🙏
Your kind wishes truly brighten my day. I sincerely hope your day is just as rewarding—filled with creativity, joy, and a sense of accomplishment.
May inspiration flow freely in all that you do, and may peace and happiness accompany you every step of the way.
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Thank you so much my friend! I know it is close to night in your part of the world, so I wish you a lovely evening of peace and tranquillity and a night blessed with restful sleep and sweet dreams. All the best to you.
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Thank you so much, Sir. 🙏😊
Yes, the day is over here, and your warm words have made this evening even more special. I wish you a wonderful day filled with joy, good health, creativity, and success in everything you do.
Take good care of yourself, and may peace, happiness, and inspiration always accompany you. Until next time, my friend—stay blessed!
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Thank you so very much! Until tomorrow my dear friend, sleep well. Catch you in the morning.
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Good morning, sir,
I am on morning walk track.
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Good morning! I hope you enjoyed a nice refreshing and invigorating walk and that now you are happily ready to engage in creative endeavours. Have a wonderful and blessed day!
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Thank you so much, Sir.
Yes, a peaceful morning walk is always refreshing—it clears the mind, energizes the body, and sets the tone for a creative and productive day. I’m looking forward to spending the day with poetry writing.
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What a beautifully written piece Verma ji🤍! It doesn’t just speak about life’s hardships—it gently guides us through them with hope and grace. The message that every setback teaches resilience is something we all need to remember. Thank you for creating something that comforts, inspires, and encourages us to keep moving forward, one sunrise at a time. 🤍✨🦋
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Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt words. 🤍🙏
I’m truly touched that the poem spoke to you in that way. Your reflection captures its spirit so perfectly—that life’s hardships are not meant to defeat us, but to gently shape us into stronger, more compassionate human beings
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Wow, this is life’s biggest question. The range of answers to it is just as big. But I love that you define life not by how it breaks us but by how it builds us. Love your poetry, Sir V!
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Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words! 🙏💙
I’m truly grateful that the poem resonated with you. I believe life is not defined by the hardships we endure alone, but by the strength, wisdom, and compassion we gain from them. Your beautiful interpretation captures that spirit perfectly.
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