Written as part of Weekend Wordle #4 at A Prompt Each Day, which gives a set of ten words as inspiration, from which I’ve used nine AND Wordy Wednesday at Blog-a-Rhythm, which offers the picture as inspiration. Also sharing this with Poetry Pantry at Poets United and The Tuesday Platform at Imaginary Garden with Real Toads. Image given by Parul Kashyap Thakur.
Dreams in Candlelight
for the lessons for which she longs,
for which she writes her every song,
her father lives from week to week,
earning to make true what she seeks.
she stays up late, the desire to learn,
with a candle, the night she burns,
no money to waste, or tears to shed,
she knows the path is tough ahead.
not all are told to chase their dream,
to rise to where their destiny gleams,
not all enjoy the fruit she now eats,
education, elusive, choicest of treats.
sheβs got a chance, shown the light,
she believes sheβs up for the fight,
yet she prays to bring forth the day,
when all like her can find their way;
when she can finally have her say.
(Β© 28th June 2015)
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
I love and admire her selfless prayer and her thoughts for all, a beautiful poem Leo…
Thank you, Sumana. Glad you liked the poem π
It takes hard work and sacrifice to earn a place and voice in the world…but with the backing of those we love it can and will be done…a poem of strength and endurance..and of course dreaming which is vital..
Yeah. The support of loved ones matters a lot in such dreams coming to fruition. She has one such voice to support. π Glad you liked the poem, Jae Rose.
what a very supportive father she has.
also, she was doing her part to be successful, after all, it is her who will lead her future. the father can only give her an advice or two.
Yep. A bit of effort from both sides toward securing the future. I hope more such efforts happen. π Thanks, Totomai.
To strive and prosper and not to yield. Where one’s Dad has worked out a way it is imperative to do one’s part to complete the equation. Great lines Vinay! And thanks for the prompt!
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Yes. She tries to do her part, Kaykuala Hank π Glad you liked the poem, and most welcome for the prompt. π
A vaid voice in this poem, and search for freeom, and a ender mood, despite the struggle.
She has a bit of freedom, she searches for it for others like her. Thank you, Hamish. π
Not only is she the lucky one she also sees the need for change that all have a chance like her to achieve their potential. It possible for her through an enlightened father, for other a social change may be necessary.
Yes. If more such fathers were there, it’d be a start to change the society, I think. π I hope it comes to fruition, Old Egg.
Indeed.. It’s a sad state when women are stopped and silenced.. Good that she’s getting somewhere
I’m glad too, BjΓΆrn. π Hope more like her get the chance. π
Hoping she will indeed find her way!
I hope so too, Mary. π
This is such a beautiful piece π
Thank you, Sanaa π
time can bring many things.. and we should never give in.
Indeed π It’s important to believe, and for someone to believe in us. Thank you, NataΕ‘a Dolenc
Too beautiful and uplifting….especially the last stanza π
Thank you, Sims π
A girl fortunate to have a father who supports her dreams and hard work.
Yes. The support of a loved one matters in such a situation for sure, Sherry Blue Sky.
Such a powerful poem….education is a life changer all should have the opportunity for…
Absolutely. The opportunities are becoming better every day, but still a long way to go I guess. Thank you, Donna. π
Yes, so important!
It is, Rosemary Nissen-Wade.
Yes the long road is hard and parents may be needed to help, but it is worth it.
It is π And I hope she finds that road. Thank you, G L Meisner π
I totally agree education can be a life changer and it will indeed help her have he say in this world. π
I hope it does too, Ankita π It’d be boon for her future.
I actually know a ‘he’ who did this, study by the candlelight and succeed.
Any effort to succeed, facing hardships, is admirable π He or she. Alle, Cookie?
May all the voiceless one day have their say.
No Idea (Longer Poem)
Amen to that, MMT π Thank you.
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You’ve aptly told a universal tale for soooo many women in this world. Education opens doors for them that have been closed for ages.
In my classes I loved to see these ladies, young most but not all. Both men and women are struggling to finish their education but women often have to overcome biases and tradition as well.
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Thank you, Leo, for coming to my blog/poem and thank you for your nice comment. It’s been several years since we’ve exchanged these courtesies.
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A chance is all they need, and I hope they get it. The doors are there for them.
Indeed, it had been a while. Good to be back to your blog, and good to see you at mine. π Thank you, Jim.
Great use of rhyme in the telling of your tale.
Thank you, Kerry π
Well said–too many have to struggle for the simplest of educations–the doorway out of poverty and into dignity.
Yeah. Too many. But there is hope in the world, Joy and I’m glad for that π Thanks.
I was very touched by the father who truly love and support what his child wants. Mine only wanted me to follow his dreams for me….not the same.
Yeah. Very different. Some of them still do that though; maybe even most of them. Glad you liked the poem, Dell.
And I am sure that her optimism and determination will get her everything she wants and beyond!
I hope so too, SR π She deserves it.
It is indeed, very commendable that she put in efforts and hardwork, and yet her desire is so selfless.
I know. π And she has someone to support those dreams of hers as well. Hope she succeeds, Jb. π