One can use me
for writing a poem, a story,
a condolence letter
pent up feelings
or even a love letter,
an artist can showcase me
by drawing or painting
a beautiful scenery
gods or demons
or maps of imagination
as he or she wishes…
I can’t forbid anybody
from doing any damn thing,
they can make me
a holy scripture
a daily newspaper
or even a waste paper
and throw me out
unceremoniously…
When I’m born,
I have also expectations
but what turns out
is sheer my destiny
that is in the hands of others,
I also wish
someone could adore me,
rest head on my chest
kiss me,
give me a warm hug
and worship me in spirit…
But I can only wish,
fortunate are those
who write their own destiny…
–Kaushal Kishore
images: pixabay
Kaushal Kishore 
Very very beautiful. Lovely poem, Kaushalji. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Thank you, Aparna ji, for your lovely comment 😊💖💐
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I have to post my comment here, Kaushal, as your website won’t allow me to write.
Thank you, Kaushal, for giving voice to a notepad as it is relevant to most of us. Rarely, someone can map their life without the interruption of unexpected illness, or a war taking over their country and their lives.
Indeed, blessed are the lucky ones who can lead their lives happily every step of their life path.
Joanna
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Very well said, Joanna! Most of us try to chart our course, but destiny hold the upper hand. Thank you for sharing your beautiful reflections!
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Absolutely breathtaking poetry. A love letter to the paper, how fresh and unique a perspective. Thank you Kaushal.
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Thank you, Suzette for your generous words and consistent support that means a lot!
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My pleasure Kaushal. Namaste 🙏
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Namaste 🙏
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Wow. Amazing poem, KK. Love it.💕
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So glad to hear that, Grace! Thanks so much 💖
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You are so welcome 💕
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Powerful writing KK. I love the notebooks perspective.
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Thank you, Anne! So delighted that you liked this perspective.
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Such an interesting perspective you have chosen…I feel a bit more conscious of what I scribble down on a notepad…hopefully my poetry will bring satisfaction to its destiny:)
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It’s my pleasure that you liked the notepad’s perspective. I don’t know how it came to my mind. Thank you, Karima for your kind words and support 😊💖🙏
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It is my pleasure:)
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Wondrously said, KK. A magnificent piece of writing.
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Thank you, Nancy! So glad that you think so!
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Rarely see artistic creations. Thanks Kaushal brother for a beautiful write-up.👋💜💜💜
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I’m overwhelmed with your generous comment, Sadia sis! Thanks so much 😊💖❤️
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Sad but true. Excellent insight!
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Thank you, Susan for your kind appreciation!
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Destiny is unknown and uncontrolled, yet we think we can turn it our way. It is a wish for many, and a claim. How can you know you changed your destiny when you didn’t know what it was originally.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment!
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welcome
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Love how you presented this! How a simple, innocent ‘tool’ can be used in so many different ways…hopefully for good rather than evil! 💞
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Nothing is good or bad. Its uses may be good or bad, e.g. nuclear power. But I’m delighted to know that you liked the piece. Thank you, Dawn 😊💖
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