She was a pristine enigma
In a world of unfurled parchments
A jigsaw puzzle of a million pieces
some discovered, some missing
There were facets of herself
she was yet to fathom
There were mysteries and riddles
she was yet to answer
Far and wide she went
Seeking, deseperately, some lucidity
Praying for the fulfillment
she didn’t know she needed
Drained and exhausted
she ended the ardurous voyage
Only then did she realize,
her answers lay closer
She found them in her heart,
in the hearts of people she loved,
inscribed in the pages
of love letters of her youth
She found them hidden
between the pages of an old book,
in the embrace of her family
and the scent of her home.
74 replies on “Unfurled Parchments”
I loved the theme you conveyed here!Wonderfully penned!!
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Hey, it is always good to hear when someone enjoys your writing! Thank you for taking the time to read and for the lovely comment. I am so pleased that you thought so. Finding ourselves can be a difficult business but it’s important to remember that all of it lies within us. I hope you have a lovely day. 🌺
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My pleasure! You too!🌻
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So beautiful Rishika. Loved it 😊🤗
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Hi Ashok Uncle, I am so grateful for your appreciation and support! Thank you for taking the time to read and for the kind words. Hope you have a blessed day. 🌼
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It is entirely my pleasure Rishika 😊🌹😊
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‘pristine’ and ‘enigma’ are an interesting combination of adjective and noun… I certainly never would have thought to couple them. Well done!
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Hi Ben. Yes they don’t sound like words that would go together well, but alas I put them together! It is always a pleasure to hear your thoughts! Thank you for taking the time to read and for the kind comment. Hope you have a wonderful day. 🌹
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I didn’t mean it as a criticism at all – just a very interesting combination of meanings!
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Oh, I never took it that way! I’m sorry if I left that impression! I love hearing your thoughts. ❤️
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Beautifully penned 💙💙
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Hi Era, I am pleased to hear that and happy that you had a good read. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I really appreciate your support. Hope you have a beautiful day. 🌺
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Pleasure always 🙂🙂
You too 🧡
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Beautiful writing. I love it Rishika. Some lines connected with me somewhere 🙂
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Hey HS, your comment made me smile. That is a delight! I am so happy that you could relate with it somewhere. We often spend so much time looking for ourselves outside and forget the gold that lies within. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Hope you have a fantastic day. 🌼
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Very true, it is indeed “golden” ❤️it’s my pleasure Rishika. You too have a great day 😊
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Ooh something familiar here! Such a beautiful and warm write-up Rishika 😊💖
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Hey Prerna, I am so happy that the theme resonated with you. Those words mean so much especially when they come from someone who has a flair for writing! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I hope you have a great day. 🌹
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Fabulous one, loved it ❤👍🏻
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Hey Dulcy, thank you for taking the time to read and for the kind comment. I am so pleased to hear that you had a good read. Hope you have a fabulous day. 🌺
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It’s my pleasure
Same to you too 💛😊
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Such a lovely poem! I agree, all the answers are nearby!
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Hey Elizabeth, true words! No need to go far and wide looking for everything that lies within us. Thank you for taking the time to read and for the lovely comment. I am so pleased that you had a good read. Hope you have an amazing day. 🌼
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You certainly have pieced together so many beautiful facets here in such beautiful prose Rishika!
❤️👏👏❤️ Cindy
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Hey Cindy, I am so glad I could do that and capture the essence of the turmoil of finding oneself. It is good to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to read and for the lovely comment. I hope you have a happy day. 🌹
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Those last two stanzas! And this grabbed my attention: “A jigsaw puzzle of a million pieces /
some discovered, some missing”. It’s such a well-written piece. And the title is really interesting.
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Hi Ben, the last two stanzas are my favourite part! I hoped to convey a feeling of warmth through them. It is always a pleasure to hear your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to read and for the kind words. I really appreciate your support. Hope you have a lovely day. 🌺
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Always, of course. I think those last two stanzas really unfurl the poem completely, and part of what I enjoy about this piece is that it feels be unfolding like the title states. You have a lovely rest of your day as well!
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This is so beautiful, Rishika! It’s often in the simplest things were we find ourselves. ❤👏
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Hey Wardah, thank you for taking the time to read and comment! I am happy that it resonated with you and that you had a good read. I agree, the simplest things define us, it’s where we find ourselves. Hope you have a blessed day. 🌼
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Beautiful use of metaphors! I love the journey back to herself. 💞 The last two stanzas took my breath away, especially this line: “between the pages of an old book.” 🥰
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Hey Michele! Oh that is so good to hear. It’s the most important journey of all, I believe. The last two are my favourite part, too. There’s a certain allure and beauty in familiarity, don’t you think?
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Hope you have a wonderful day. 🌹
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My pleasure. You too!
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She found them in her heart,
in the hearts of people she loved,
inscribed in the pages
of love letters of her youth— this verse gave me goosebumps. So beautifully written. Love it😇
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Hi, ahhh that is music to my ears! Always good to know when readers can relate with your writing. Thank you for taking the time to read and for this lovely comment. I’m glad you had a good read. Have a wonderful day. 🌺
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You made it worth the read. Amazing take. It was a real pleasure
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Beautifully articulated!
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Hi Gaura, I am so delighted you thought so and had a good read! Thank you for taking the time to read and for the lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Hope you have a fantastic day. 🌼
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Rishika, beautiful, flowing poem with a universal message. I love this! ❤ All the best! Cheryl
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Hi Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to read and for the kind words! I do think it’s universal, too. So many of us try to find ourselves on the outside. When it’s all within us. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Hope you have a blessed day. 🌹
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Poem that felt like a warm blanket!
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Hi Shruti, that’s so sweet of you! Thank you for taking the time to read and for this lovely comment. I’m delighted you enjoyed it. Have a happy day. 🌺
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Hey wordsmith, now I actually got the meaning of your page tagline..😅😅
beautiful read it was, especially these lines,
““A jigsaw puzzle of a million pieces
some discovered, some missing”
I remind something scary from it,
But thank god it’s just your creation!!😁😁
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Hi Divyang, your comment made me smile! Thank you for taking the time to read and for such a sweet comment. I’m so happy to hear that. Hahaha, true those lines do have a spooky feel! Hope you have a lovely day. 🌼
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You’re most welcome Rishika!!😁😁
Well not poetic trance guy, but your words insist to look after it!!
Will wait for next of yours,🙂🙂
Haha, those lines, like seriously you played well with your words here and our emotions as well I must say!!🤭🤭😅😅
Keep it up girl!!
You too have a great day ahead, Rishika….
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Beautiful lines indeed.
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Hi Harbans, so pleased you thought so! Thank you for taking the time to read and for this heartwarming comment. Hope you have a brilliant day. 🌹
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I wholeheartedly thank you and reciprocate the sentiments expressed As I am a student so I tend to learn from wherever I get any know-how. Regards.
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So am I! I tried visiting your blog but it kept showing some sort of an error. I would love it if you could drop a link below!
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Thanks and regards
HARBANS
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What a lovely read !!
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Hey Bernie, thank you for taking the time to read and for your kind words. I’m delighted to hear that you had a good read and enjoyed this piece! I hope you have a great day. 🌺
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GLADLY SHARED AND APPRECIATED!!!! ❤
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Hi Jonathan, oh thank you! I really appreciate your support. Have a blessed day. 🌼
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YOU ARE WELCOME!
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I have been waiting to hear about your result Rishika. Sent a mail to you too on Friday 🤔
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Oh, I’m sorry uncle. I must have missed it. I cleared the exam. The application procedure will begin soon!
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Wow. Congratulations Rishika. Proud of you 🌹🤗
Is the institute known or will happen later?
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Not as of now. The whole procedure of all accpeting colleges will begin soon
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The very best shall happen for you Rishika 😊🤗
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I felt certain magical calmness as I read through the lines of this wonderful poem! 🌸❤️
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Hi Sonali, that is so kind of you and so good to hear! Thank you for taking the time to read and for the encouraging words. Hope you have a fantastic day. 🌺
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You’re welcome Rishika! I am always drawn towards your blog and every piece of writing here amazes me.
Have a beautiful day💕
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You made me smile! Thank you. ❤️
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“She was a pristine enigma
In a world of unfurled parchments
A jigsaw puzzle of a million pieces”
I love how you set up the ending of this enchanting piece in the opening lines! The charm and old-world scent lies heavy upon this poem and makes me see so clearly the yellowed and precious edges of a scroll on love.
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Hey Jaya, oh that is so kind of you! Yes yellowed pages and the old book scent are precious. I absolutely adore reading your comments, they never fail to make me smile. Thank you for taking the time to read and for the lovely comment. I hope you have a beautiful day. 🌼
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Hey Pavansai, I’m doing well, thanks! I’ll definitely check it out. Heading over to your blog right now. Have a great day. 🌺
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read and for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Hope you have a fantastic day. 🌹
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This was so heartwarming Rishika. It indeed is this little heart of ours that carries the answers to our questions. Enigmatic it may seem, even complex sometimes but eventually we figure it out. The ones true, that stay close no matter what are the one to hold on to. Excellent poetry Rishika. Well done. 😇
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Hi Harsh, ah yes, it never ceases to amaze me how this small little organ holds so much together! Thank you for taking the time to read and for your kind words and constant support. Have a nice day. 🌺
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