Resilient Shadows
written by: Rajendra Ojha
In a garden once blooming, now touched by rain,
Lies a tale of sorrow, hidden in the pain.
A fragile butterfly, once soaring high,
Now bruised and broken, its wings can’t fly.
The stormy winds of life, they blew too strong,
Leaving scars and shadows, where joy belonged.
But deep within, a fire still burns,
A spirit resilient, eager to learn.
Like a wounded tree that stands so tall,
Its roots dig deep, embracing the fall.
Branches reach out, seeking the light,
In the darkness, a flicker, hope ignites.
With time’s gentle touch, wounds may heal,
Though the memories linger, so real.
In the midst of darkness, stars appear,
Guiding the way, soothing every tear.
Let us nurture each other like tender blooms,
Kindness and empathy, our healing rooms.
Together we’ll mend, hearts beating strong,
Turning trauma echoes into a song.
Rajendra Ojha (Nayan) is a Nepalese poet, philosopher, social researcher, social worker, and EU-certified trainer. He also served as a citizen diplomat for three months under the ‘Ministry of Population and Environment’ in 2018 in Switzerland for the diplomatic program of the Minamata Convention, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Poems and philosophical writings of Rajendra Ojha have been published in various national as well as international literary journals from Nepal, the U.S.A., India, China, Russia, Spain, Myanmar, and Pakistan in both Nepalese and English. He has also published two anthologies, ‘Through the World’ (a collection of experimental poems) and ‘Words of Tiger’ (a collection of philosophical and psychological poems), in 2011 and 2019, respectively. Mr. Rajendra Ojha has been honored by two major prestigious awards named ‘Asia’s Outstanding Internship Solution Provider Award 2020/21’ and ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Television Award 2023’ respectively for his work as a ‘Social Researcher’ as well as a ‘Social Worker’ (activities related to social responsibility), respectively, in 2021 and 2023.
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