Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Strength

Strength is not holding back tears.
Strength is acknowledging tears.
Courage is not being without fear.
Courage is being despite fear.

Sometimes words fail, and tears
speak very loud, and very clear.

Emotions are natural.
The shower of tears,
the thunder of laughter,
all simply natural.

Crying is okay; it is not at all wrong.
Don't think that those who never cry are strong.
And don't consider yourself a weakling if you cry.
Hold no fears; shed those tears; you will not die.

16 comments:

  1. wow..wonderful!...i mean i had read almost all of your poems and articulates. exellent...kya likhte ho aap!
    keep up the good work :)

    take care :)

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  2. THANK U Pradeep for putting my mind into words! I always believed in every word u said there amidst the contrary that ppl taught me to be..


    **Strength is not holding back tears.
    Strength is acknowledging tears.
    Courage is not being without fear.
    Courage is being despite fear.


    SO DAMN TRUE! Pouring out our emotions is not a crime...it's natural and it should flow...hiding ur true self from others in order to look strong is no good for u...Cry if u must, fear if u should, just let it all out!

    Wonderful job!

    Keshi.

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  3. Nice poem.

    Tears is a wonderful creation. IT heals and makes you stronger. i personally think that crying makes us stronger. and it has helped me through my years. :)

    a beutiful expression the one i love is

    Courage is being despite fear.

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  4. Hi Pradeep,
    That was really good poem buddy.
    Every word every sentence has a deep meaning.
    Waiting for more from you...

    Regards

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  5. Dear Everyone,
    Thank you for your kind words.
    (Smile)

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  6. Lovely sentiments!

    PS. I plan to read Naomi later when I can give it the attention it deserves.

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  7. hi pradeep

    i'm addicted to your way of writing and the expression that you inject whilst producing an articulate yet convicing post!

    just wondering, is writing an in-born talent or any jack for that so matter could be became a great writer

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  8. do u really think so? you know i cry a lot! and i'v started to wonder.. :)

    courage is being despite fear..i like this line a lot..

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  9. As they say in Texas when someone wholeheartedly agrees --

    "Amen to that!"

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  10. hi from a passerby...
    was indeed passingby

    one to thunder
    with laughter, but
    thinking today
    at times one needs
    a shower
    of tears without fears.

    thanks.

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  11. "Courage is being despite fear."

    -simply beautiful. the whole poem is beautifully written. one of the most inspiring piece of work.

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  12. I am simply overwhelmed by the honest reactions to this post. :)

    Navin, that is a difficult question to answer. I believe expression just finds way - writing, music, painting, singing - it just finds way.

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  13. thank you prady. this poem carried me through the weekend when i needed to hear it.

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