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A Silent Yearning

A Silent Yearning

Her heart yearns

For something more than this

Bound by the ordinary

She was anything but

Patiently waiting

For her prince

To come save her

The damsel sits

In her bedroom each night

Playing her violin

If only she had saved herself

She would already be free

About “A Silent Yearning”:

This poem is a response to fellow blogger, Kevin’s, No Theme Thursday prompt post for this week. He has some great picks this week but this image just stood out to me today. He has awesome NTT prompts every week, do check out his blog for more. I think he’s skipping NTT this week but he still has other awesome posts to read.

I think I barely posted this on time or maybe I was a little late, my apologies Kevin! But I really wanted to share this poem today. I loved this image as soon as I saw it, there was something beautiful yet sad about her. The poem is mainly about how so often we wait for the right person, thinking that they will make our lives better and save us from all our problems. When in reality, we can do that ourselves. Not always, but often.

Don’t get me wrong, the right person should improve your life. But no one can “save” you. Especially not from your fate. At least that’s what I think.

What did you think of “A Silent Yearning”? Do you believe in soulmates? Let me know in the comments below because I would absolutely love to hear from you. Or simply stop by and say hi.

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104 responses to “A Silent Yearning”

  1. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    This is incredibly lovely! 😊 the image is definitely so beautiful, too

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, yesss Kevin creates the best images!

      Reply
  2. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Yes, you were a bit late. But luckily, I know the guy who runs the thing 😄

    Very lovely, poem, Pooja. And you are correct – We need to rely on ourselves first and foremost.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha it’s good to know people in higher places 😉 Thanks so much. Absolutely, we need to put ourselves first instead of waiting for someone else to do so.

      Reply
  3. Barb Taub Avatar
    Barb Taub

    If only…

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Indeed 😢

      Reply
  4. John Avatar
    John

    So sad. I haven’t seen my soulmate in over 40 years, shes the one that got away. 😭

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh no, that’s so sad 😞

      Reply
      1. John Avatar
        John

        Yes… 💕😭😭

        Reply
  5. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    A gentle build up, then those last two lines! Ouch. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, yeah I like sad endings I don’t know why 😢

      Reply
  6. sandysbookaday Avatar
    sandysbookaday

    Very true, Pooja, and eloquently put.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  7. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    It is a beautiful poem with a good message. My wife and I have been married for 33 years and it feels like it was meant to be. On the other hand it is not smart to sit around and wait for your prince / princess.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you. That’s so nice, 33 years is a lot. True, I think you can’t sit and wait your whole life. If it’s meant to be you’ll find someone but you can’t put your life on hold.

      Reply
  8. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    poignant, Pooja…and those last two lines.. thought provoking 🤍💫

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much 💕

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        pleasure always 🤍💫

        Reply
  9. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    … if only she had!! Nice one Pooja!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    I agree with you Pooj, nothing can save us from ourselves. It’s our personal homework, not a team assignment. Freedom is in our head, and some of us, yes, can have soulmates.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, we need to work on ourselves on our own. No one can magically make our problems disappear.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        Happy independence day!!! I made yellow curry and went to the Indian style disco music concert, it was pretty amazing, people danced and I did too a little bit. It’s such a good workout! If I could dance like this twice a week, I would have been in much better shape. Look at all those Indians and be jealous, haha

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          That’s awesome! Haha this is your sign to try some Indian dancing each week.

          Reply
          1. Milena Alien Avatar
            Milena Alien

            I am going to try Jewish folk dance tomorrow, and Indian is also on my list, I need to get ready to join, haha

            Reply
            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              Oh fun, I’m sure you’ll have fun with those.

              Reply
              1. Milena Alien Avatar
                Milena Alien

                fingers crossed

                Reply
  11. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    SMiLes Dear Pooja my Soul Mate
    is the Roots Branches and Leaves
    The Water Waves Ocean Whole Tree Which Means

    There is Plenty of my Soul

    Left To Lift Others Up

    Ah Yes There is Not Much
    More Attractive Feature
    of A Human Being Than One
    Who is Naked Enough Whole Complete

    Nothing Really to Add or Subtract

    Where the Giving
    Is All the Receiving

    On the Other Hand
    Filling Someone Up

    Who is Empty is

    Quite A Challenge
    For Them to Figure Out

    My Wife of 34 Years is the One
    Who Helps Clean Up What Hits

    the Fan

    Yes the Reality
    of Life Intestinal
    Bugs and the Such
    That Really Happens…

    It’s Simple Math the
    Less Empty We aRe the More
    We Have Strength to Lift Others Up

    At Least With the Energy to Do It…

    Other than that Romance Novels
    And Dating Apps Aren’t Always Real

    Yet

    The Forest
    And The Beach Is..:)

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      True, relying on nature or what makes us happy is way better than focusing all our energy on finding the right person. Sure, you may find the one at some point but we can’t put our life on hold while we do that.

      Reply
      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        SMiles Dear Pooja
        i’m a Realist Yet

        Life Will Surprise…

        The Story of my
        Marriage Will Make

        Most Fairy
        Tales Blush

        Including The
        Mirror That Dare
        Not Speak Less

        Than my Wife is
        Still The Fairest
        Of Them All

        With
        No
        Makeup
        Or Hair Dyes
        Just Waking

        Up With No
        Need To Even
        Brush Her Hair

        Still At Age 54

        Yet That is only
        The Tip Of The
        Iceberg Of A New

        Real “Titanic Never Ending
        Love Story” Now With SMiles

        Yet True i Still FULLY
        Understand Yes
        The Averages of
        Non-Disney Life 😱

        Reply
  12. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Great poem.

    The dictionary definition of a soul mate is someone who shares a deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance. Finding such a connection depends on the size of your social circle and whether those people share your beliefs and values. Some are lucky to find someone early in life, and others never come across such a person. Having said that, I know quite a few married couples who say their spouse drives them crazy sometimes because they are so different, but that helps make their relationship complement their life and ward off boredom. Or, more simply said, is the line from the movie Jerry Maguire that many women gush over, “You complete me.” 😊

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I like the dictionary definition but what I see these days is people trying to find a “perfect” soulmate. I don’t think perfect exists. Sure, some people are better suited but that’s about it. No one is perfect.
      That’s nice, if I ever end up with someone I would want them to be similar but not too similar. Being with someone a bit opposite does keep life interesting and also helps you grow as a person because you see things from a different POV.

      Reply
  13. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Excellent

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you.

      Reply
  14. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    You captured the image so well with your poem!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
      1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
        singlikewildflowers

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
  15. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
    LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

    Lovely!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply
      1. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar
        LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

        My pleasure.

        Reply
  16. Sia Avatar
    Sia

    lovely🌷, It’s so true that we often wait for someone else to come and save us, when we have the power to make changes ourselves.
    Last lines really made me think👌

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 😊 That’s exactly it, we forget that we have the power to make the changes ourselves.

      Reply
  17. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    Yes. You have to do it yourself.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  18. msafriyie Avatar
    msafriyie

    If my soulmate exist, i really want to experience life with him, but i wouldn’t want to wait on him to come save me lol

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol I feel the same way, it would be nice to spent your life with your soulmate but you can’t put your life on hold for them.

      Reply
  19. Betty | The Box of Wonder Avatar
    Betty | The Box of Wonder

    this is so beautiful..💕

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much 😊

      Reply
  20. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    she is already free
    but with such intense misery
    sweet sour
    pays by the hour
    to talk about it
    it is
    the inner gupta
    hooah~

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Ah yes, paying to complain for an hour is no fun lol.

      Reply
      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        why not>? carp on Gudka!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          The paying part is the annoying part lol.

          Reply
          1. utahan15 Avatar
            utahan15

            whose paying? not me.

            Reply
  21. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    Excellent lines indeed…thanks.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
  22. Poorwa Avatar
    Poorwa

    Someone else might help but at the end, we have to trust ourselves to save us. That’s what I think.
    Beautiful poem 💙

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, exactly. That’s what I think too. Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
  23. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    I enjoy the poem, Pooja. When arrangements are difficult, especially repressive situations set by cultural expectations, it’s possible that someone will come to save the victims, though it’s unlikely. It seems that in the ultimate justice of things, we must make moves to rescue ourselves. I hope you’ve been having a truly pleasant week.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, I think we have to fight to rescue ourselves because it’s unlikely someone will come save is. Thanks and hope you’re having a pleasant week too.

      Reply
  24. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    An intriguing story Pooja. You write fiction well.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say 😊

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re most welcome my friend

        Reply
  25. curious 🌎 Avatar
    curious 🌎

    💜💛💚 Beautiful 💗

    BLESSED and Happy afternoon 🌞🌷

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much ☺️

      Reply
  26. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Poignant piece with an intriguing ending, Pooja. You captured the lovely image beautifully.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja.

        Reply
  27. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    A tender scene. 🎻 Love where you took this! 👍🏻

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much ☺️

      Reply
  28. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Love it PG!
    It’s fun how you write all that based on image

    Why can’t she be a girl who’s preparing for the stage show 😝
    You made her damsel

    Love it 🧁

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Lol, it’s just that I can tell from her style that it’s old timey, back when women we’re allowed to do anything fun 😅

      Reply
  29. Pequeño mundo (pk🌎) Avatar
    Pequeño mundo (pk🌎)

    BEAUTIFUL 💖🧡💚

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you ☺️

      Reply
  30. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    I get it. The whole princess thing MUST be boring 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      It’s such hard work 😅

      Reply
  31. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Not 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
  32. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    Ps When will my interview be posted 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Mid next month 😊

      Reply
      1. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
        Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

        Thanks, my wife is anxious to hear it 🤣😎🙃

        Reply
  33. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    So tender. Loved it, Pooja.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        You’re welcome

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          😊

          Reply
  34. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Good poem with wise follow-up, Pooja. May your dreams come true.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say.

      Reply
  35. Anuran & Sayoni Avatar
    Anuran & Sayoni

    This poem is so lovely and the calmness adds to the beauty

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, very glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  36. Therese Barnabas Avatar
    Therese Barnabas

    Dear Pooja, you are a lovely young woman, and you write lovely poetry–I’ve put your book on my Amazon list to purchase soon. I’m fascinated by “Zillenial”–I’ve not heard the term, but I’m 71 (old) and not familiar with a lot of trends/news outside my small world. Blessings to you for great success & more than that, peace and happiness.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. Yeah, I think Zillennial is a newer term and mostly on social media. Thanks so much for stopping by and wishing you peace and happiness too.

      Reply
  37. CurvyElvie Avatar
    CurvyElvie

    Pooja I believe in soul mates but, agree with you no one can save you. I believe you have to be whole in order to attract your soul mate.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, that absolutely makes sense. If you’re not whole you won’t be happy with someone even if it’s your soulmate.

      Reply
  38. dumbestblogger Avatar
    dumbestblogger

    I hope the prince likes violin music.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Unfortunately, he prefers the piano…

      Reply
      1. dumbestblogger Avatar
        dumbestblogger

        Well that sucks.

        Reply
  39. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Girl stop waiting and save yourself!!!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Exactly, more people need to take control of their own lives!

      Reply
      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        Definitely!!!!

        Reply
  40. sahiti dukkipati Avatar
    sahiti dukkipati

    Poem is so lovely very well written and ya completely agree with the fact at last its only you. You have to save yourself.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, I think so too.

      Reply
  41. Ahzio Avatar
    Ahzio

    I believe you can alter your situation, but I also believe everything around you shapes it as well. Enjoyed the poem! Take care Pooja!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s very true and thank you so much!

      Reply
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  43. curious 🌎 Avatar
    curious 🌎

    💚❤️💗💜💚

    Happy friday 🌷🌸🌺🏵️

    Blessings 🇪🇸 pk 🌎

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 💕

      Reply

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