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Lamenting Voices

A poignant, evocative and inward looking poem by Nikita.

As I woke up today,
to an Alarm Clock,
bustling noise
of the city,
of people running
for work,
of chirping birds
singing and rejoicing.
I heard
something Strange
Voices
that was so familiar
Who was It?
What are they
trying to tell me?
Why do they Cry?
I asked Myself.
When I listened
closely,
patiently,
and lovingly
It was my own
Inner Voices
lamenting,
crying,
withering,
I enquired
What have you lost?
They replied,
“You.”

Picture design Anumita Roy

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Nikita Goel
Nikita Goel is a published author with 25 books! Her blog, "The Enchantress" has made it to Top Blogs of India consistently for a decade now. She writes for various online portals and magazines published worldwide. She won the "Best Editor of the Year" by Aagaman Literary Society. She has worked as a teacher, counselor, editor, columnist, writer and Social Media Manager for various organisations in India & U.S.A.

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