Thought Lantern organized a Poem Marathon from 1st to 5th Feb, and we congratulate our winners -
Under English Category -
Dr. Romila Chitturi
Day 1 - Rainbow
The heavy clouds begin to drift away,
As sunlight pierces through the silver rain,
To chase the shadows from the weary day,
And wash the colours over the hill and plain.
A sudden arc of liquid light appears,
Emerging from the vapour and the cold,
To soothe away the storm's remaining fears,
In bands of violet, green, and burnished gold.
It stands as a bridge between the earth and sky,
A fleeting miracle for all to see,
Before the shifting winds begin to sigh,
And fade the rainbow into memory.
Day 2 - Moon
A ghostly orb adrift in seas of ink,
The world grows still upon the evening's brink.
She pulls the ocean with a heavy hand,
And scatters pearls across the darkened sand.
A lantern hung within the empty height,
To guide the lonely travellers of the night.
She hides her face behind a veil of grey,
Then steals the golden splendour from the day.
No sound escapes her cratered, dusty plains,
As silent shadows break their daylight chains.
She marks the cycles of our fleeting years,
A pale reflection of our hopes and fears,
Our constant companion, the watchful moon.
Day 3 - Peace
A hush descends upon the restless crowd,
Where once the cries of war were sharp and loud.
The weary earth begins to find its rest,
As hope takes root within the human breast.
No longer do the drums of conflict beat,
Or bitter shadows haunt the quiet street.
A gentle peace now settles on the land,
Passed like a gift from hand to hand.
The world exhales, a long and steady breath,
In a silent triumph over hate and death.
Day 4 - Flowers
Petals of flowers unfurl to greet the morning light,
Drunk on the dew and the sun’s golden hue,
They paint the dull earth in colours so bright,
In shades of deep crimson and soft violet blue.
A whisper of fragrance drifts on the breeze,
Inviting the bees to a nectar-filled dance,
They sway with the rhythm of swaying green trees,
And hold the whole meadow in a quiet trance.
But beauty is fleeting, a delicate thing,
That blooms for a season then falls to the clay,
A short-lived reminder of life in the spring,
Before the bright blossoms all wither away,
Leaving a seed for a brand-new day.
Day 5 - Happiness
It arrives like a sunbeam through curtains of grey,
Chasing the shadows and worries away,
A quiet contentment that starts in the chest,
Whenever the spirit is finally at rest.
It isn't a mountain we struggle to climb,
But happiness is found in the rhythm of time,
In a shared cup of coffee or a friend's steady hand,
The simplest magic across all the land.
Dr. Arwa Saifi
Day 1 - Rainbow
Rain steps aside, the sky takes a breath,
Silence breaks into bands of colour and depth.
Red remembers fires we survived,
Orange glows with the reasons we stayed alive.
Yellow laughs where doubts once grew,
Green forgives the wounds we outgrew.
Blue listens when hearts feel tight,
Indigo softens the edge of night.
Violet carries prayers unseen,
Painted gently between what’s been.
A rainbow asks us to wait, not run -
Storms end quietly, one by one.
Day 2 - Moon
Title - Moon, My Quiet Friend.
Moon, my quiet friend, you rise so slow,
Brushing the dark with a tender glow.
You sit with me when nights feel long,
A gentle pause in the world’s loud song.
You hear my thoughts, I never say,
And soften nights that feel too grey.
When shadows stretch and hopes feel thin,
You teach my heart how to begin.
No vows, no claims, just light you lend,
A faithful watch, a timeless friend.
O moon, remain till dawn is due -
My night finds meaning, thanks to you.
Day 3 - Peace
Peace is a calm that softens the mind,
A gentle space where hearts stay kind.
It heals the hurt we hide inside,
And teaches us to stand side by side.
Peace is choosing words that mend,
A helping hand we choose to extend.
It turns our fears into release,
And shows the world the strength of peace.
Without it, lives fall out of place,
With it, hope wears a human face.
Day 4 - Flowers
Title - Nature's Paradise
Flowers bloom without a sound,
Spreading grace upon the ground.
Soft in shade or bold in sun,
Each one shines when day’s begun.
Petals catch the light they find,
Colours soothing heart and mind.
They sway where gentle breezes roam,
Turning every place to home.
They seek no praise, yet hearts all see,
Such quiet charm sets spirits free.
In every bloom, so pure and wise,
Lives in nature’s quiet paradise.
Day 5 - Happiness
Title - Happiness Lies Within
Happiness hums in simple things,
A cup of tea, the way morning sings.
It lives in laughs that rise and fall,
In gentle hands that catch us when we stall.
It blooms in hope on ordinary days,
In quiet hearts and grateful ways.
Not loud or grand, yet softly true,
Happiness begins inside of you.
Shweta Gupta
Day 1 - Rainbow
Title - Rainbow of my Life
After a storm of pregnancy, you entered like a rainbow in my life,
You painted colours to my dull days and my monotonous nights.
Your cry was a symphony to my ears, my existence circled around your smile,
My heart was filled with love when I met your divine eyes.
I spent hours watching you breathe and sleep,
Kneeling beside your crib, I wondered how, in a jiffy, you made me complete.
You are the answer to my prayers; you reshaped my whole world,
I began believing in miracles after hours of labour and your birth.
You were a miniature so perfect, a tiny human who synced my body and mind,
Hues you added are my favourite, our moments spent together make my present shine.
Rainbow end is a pot of gold, they say,
But holding you in my arms for the first time is a priceless treasure I admire every day.
Day 2 - Moon
Title - Moon, My Companion.
When the hustle and bustle of the day ends with a sigh of peace,
I embrace my loneliness with a pen in hand and a blank sheet.
It's time for the sun to meet the horizon, and no one can see my emotions collide,
A few hours for myself, I need to pause and reflect every night.
As darkness slithers in, a unique silence engulfs me,
It brings no fear but magic, where, like the stars, it's only me.
The sparkling sky witnesses the questions in my eyes,
Expressionless! I curl up in my crib to share happiness and my plight.
No other lamp I need, as my words are ready to greet the moonlight,
I adore a gentle curve on my face to write stories of the night.
Let me introduce you to my dear friend,
It's the Moon who wraps me in a blanket of comfort as it ascends,
My ink gets its personal spotlight, and soon, with my paper, it begins to blend.
Day 3 - Peace
Title - Piece of Peace
I've searched the entire world to find peace of mind,
But stuck in a maze of fear and doubts, it's really hard to define.
Our brain is a pool of thoughts, where worries are caught,
We think, we overthink, and our clarity slowly departs.
To gather peace around, we need to bind pieces of our intentions,
Internal calmness can be fulfilled only when we stop ideating about the external environment.
In the state of chaos, we fail to realize the burden of seeking identity becomes a priority,
We tend to break into pieces and transform into a prey hungry for validity.
Relax and disconnect from those problematic wired neurons,
Instill acceptance, learn from rejections, and peace will undeniably follow.
Day 4 - Flowers
Title - She - The Blooming Flower.
She is a woman, she is tender like a flower,
Her love spreads fragrance, but you tear her apart.
Her petals are soft, but her roots are strong,
Painted in hues, her soul is a melodious song.
You care a little, she will still bloom sincerely,
She doesn't seek attention; her beauty shines naturally.
In every struggle, she sways with grace,
Her heart is a garden where emotions dance and play.
Without her, home feels a barren land,
Resilient, wonder she is, her aura is grand.
Her thorns will hurt; she can safeguard her existence,
She is more than skin; she is God's favourite creation,
'SHE' embeds 'HE'; she is every life's foundation.
Day 5 - Happiness
Happiness is being with your family at home,
Happiness is everything falling into place, and you are ready to go.
Happiness is a surprise from your loved one,
Happiness is having a shoulder to cry on and sharing laughter with everyone.
Happiness is when your truth is more powerful than a lie,
Happiness is when you live each moment and realize that time will fly.
Happiness is when expectations don't bother you anymore,
Happiness is when you stop chasing it, believing that it has to come from your core.
Under Hindi Category -
Tannu Sharma
Day 1 - Rainbow
बिखरे रंग आकाश में
बिखरे रंग आकाश में, लाते चमक आँखों में
हर रंग जैसे, कह रहा हो कोई नई कहानी
कहानी ऐसी जो सुकून ला दे अपनी बातों से
ये चमकते रंग, जिसे देखने को सब उत्सुक रहे, जाने कैसा आकर्षण है? मन अपनी ओर खींचे
कितना भी देखो, फिर से देखने को इच्छुक रहें
रंग हैं आकाश में, या बस नज़रों का धोखा है?
पर मन खुश कर देते हैं, चाहे कुछ पल को सही
जल्दी से देख लो इसे, कुछ पल का ही मौका है
कहते है इसे इंद्रधनुष, जो कई रंग समेटे हुए है
हर रंग प्रकृति का इसमें है समाया हुआ
ये रंग-बिरंगा इंद्रधनुष, कई एहसास सहेजे हुए है।
Day 2 - Moon
चाँद: साथी तन्हा रात का
थी फैली चांदनी हर जगह, था सन्नाटा रात का
हम बैठे आँखें मूंदे, पहरा दे रहा चाँद था
दे रही थी अलग ही सुकून, चाँद की शीतलता
मानो मन को भी, इस चांदनी का ही इंतज़ार था
हम चल रहे आगे, या ये भी साथ था चल रहा
बन गया ये साथी तन्हाई में, इस तन्हा रात का
अठखेलियाँ करते हुए, बादलों में गुम हो जाता
मानो खेल रहा हो लुकाछिपी, ऐसे पीछे छुप जाता
इन्हीं शरारतों से ही तो है मन को ये लुभाता
मन पर ओस की बूंद सी ठंडक, है साथ इसका
इसी वजह से तो ज़हन को, है इसका साथ भाता
ढूंढते हैं वो चेहरे इसमें, जो चले गए हैं दूर कहीं
अक्सर किसी अपने का अक्स, इसमें दिख जाता है…
Day 3 - Peace
एक मशाल लिए चल रहे
एक मशाल लिए हैं चल रहे
शांति की उम्मीद में
जाने कब पूरा होगा ये ख़्वाब?
और होगा अमन-चैन दुनिया में, कब खत्म होगी बहस अपने धर्म को बड़ा बताने की?
और रहेंगे सब मिलजुल के, जाति की लड़ाई कब बंद होगी?
और रहेंगे सब शांति से। इसी उम्मीद से जल रही है लौ ये।
Day 4 - Flowers
पुष्पों से जीवंत प्रतीत होती प्रकृति
पुष्प हमें मानव जीवन के चरण बताते हैं कली बनने से, पुष्प बन खिलने की यात्रा
मानो एक जीवंत प्राणी, हो मुस्कुरा रहा
फिर उस खिले फूल का धीरे-धीरे मुरझा जाना
मानो हमें जीवन का अटल सत्य, हो बता रहा
पुष्पों से जीवंत प्रतीत होती है प्रकृति
इनके रंगों से धरा मनभावन लगती है
सुगंध से इनकी, हवा भी सुगंधित हो जाती है
आकर्षित करते अपनी ओर, मन को हैं लुभाते
भंवरों के तो मानो, ये पुष्प मित्र हैं बन जाते
ये पुष्प कभी-कभी बन जाते हैं, प्रिय की स्मृति
कभी बनते साधन पूजा अर्चना के
और ईश्वर को अर्पित कर दिए जाते हैं…
Day 5 - Happiness
कल को किसने देखा?
हम ढूंढते रहते हैं हर जगह जिस खुशी को
होती है वो यहीं आसपास कहीं हमारे
पंछियों के चहचहाने में, जुगनूओं के गुनगुनाने में,
दिन की सरगोशी में, रात की खामोशी में,
हर चीज में खुशी है, पर हम बड़ी चीज़ों की तलाश
में, नज़रंदाज़ कर देते हैं इन छोटी-छोटी खुशियों को
बहुत छोटी है जिंदगी, कल का नहीं है कोई भरोसा
हर पल खुशी से चाहिए जीना, कल को किसने देखा?
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