2 Poems by Bharati Nayak

My Creativity Is My Refuse

When I feel hurt by words and behaviour, rough and acidic
That lacerate my heart deep within
I take refuge in my creativity
There my pen weeps instead of my eyes.
When I feel alone and forlorn
My pen and paper call me with love
I get a safe shelter under them
I pour out my emotions without restraints
There my words flow rather than my eyes
In their company I feel so secure .
To the loud voice, condemnation or injustice
My pen and paper answer them in silence
They heal my wounds like a soothing balm
They guide me to an enlightened world.
Sometimes I find nobody to tell my success story
I take to my pen and papers
and scribble down few lines
To motivate myself which give me
courage to stride ahead.
Pen and papers are my best friends
They are friends in my need
They wipe out my bruises and tears
They are selfless and
Never ask for anything in return.
I hope my journey will always be joyful and smooth
With my faithful friends Pen and Papers.

High Time To Go

You said, it is high time

I should go.

I said to myself

It is high time

I should go.

Life turns its leaves

Chapters write themselves

Contacts and relations

Small wishes and big dreams

Jostle for space

Dreams remain always dreams

Words remain unsaid

Silence says its words

Half said sentences

Write full meaning on hearts.

@ Bharati Nayak

Bio

Bharati Nayak,  is an internationally recognized  bilingual poet, critique and translator from Bhubaneswar,India ,Her poems have been published in about  hundred books and journals. . She has published three poetry books- 1-Padma Paada (Odia language) 2-Words Are Such Perfect Traitors 3-A Day for Myself. She has co-authored three books  namely Radical Rhythm ,vol-1,Vol-2 and Vol-3 and worked as the Editor for  Radical Rhythm Vol-3.

           A regular writer at popular website www.poemhunter.com ,she is placed among top 500 world poets and has been offered a title ‘Poetic Basil’ .

She has been conferred with Sahitya Lahari award by International Cosmos Society,India in 2018 and Star Ambassador of World Poetry And Art  Philosophique Poetica International Award in Literature  in 2019.