Jarring Jewels | Writers Pouch

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The Visitor

This contemplation personifies death as an ever-present, impartial force woven into the fabric of human existence. It invites readers to reflect on the meaning of life in the shadow of its end.

Jun 25, 20231 min read

Person in a polka-dot shirt stands by the sea at dusk, arm raised toward the cloudy sky, with waves below.

Impeccable

This poem celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through vivid imagery of darkness, it charts a journey from despair toward hope and self-empowerment.

Mar 25, 20231 min read

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Apricity

This tender poem captures the wonder of finding that one extraordinary person among the many we meet in life. It is a gentle celebration of the rare soul who becomes the summer to our winter.

Feb 21, 20231 min read

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Saviour’s Bliss

This introspection explores the emotional toll and quiet heroism of caregiving professions. It is a moving meditation on burnout and the sacrifices made in service.

Nov 21, 20221 min read

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Utopia

This thought-provoking poem imagines a world free from pretence, cruelty, and emotional pain—a utopia where people can reset their lives, heal and express their true selves without fear.

Oct 22, 20221 min read

Her Eyes

This evocative poem explores how the right spark—embodied in a beloved’s gaze—can awaken hidden passion and purpose within us.

Aug 21, 20221 min read

Butterfly

This moving poem draws a delicate parallel between the admired beauty of a butterfly and the hidden struggles of a man whose life goes largely unnoticed.

Jun 21, 20222 min read

Black-and-white stormy beach with crashing waves under dark clouds, a moody shoreline and distant surf.

A Wave

This evocative poem captures the paralysing effects of trauma and self-doubt, using the metaphor of an immobilising wave to explore the struggle between stagnation and growth.

May 21, 20221 min read

Feminism

Even today, when everyone claims it’s a modern world striving towards equality, it is still not fair.

Aug 4, 20162 min read

Bare and budding tree branches frame a cloudy blue sky with a faint contrail.

Our Dreams?

This poem questions the fundamental aspects in which all of us should introspect our thought processes.

Oct 7, 20151 min read

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The Umbrella Walk

Nothing is more romantic than walking in the rain with your soulmate. Though time flies for the rest of the world, it stands still for those living the experience.

Nov 4, 20142 min read

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The Love of My Life

Love makes life not just beautiful but even meaningful. Relish the verses of a romantic pouring his heart out.

Aug 7, 20111 min read