Treat not denials like the end, but like windows,
To new destinations, awaiting an expedition.
Like this man, to some known as Gandhi,
To others as the ‘Father of the Nation’.
That fated day, a denial born of racial arrogance,
Became the seed of a revolution.
One denial that led to a nation finding its lost voice,
And the man, his one true ambition.
In response to the Daily Prompt Word: Deny
I know it’s not Gandhi Jayanti anymore, but it’s never too late to pay tribute to the man who played a pivotal role in our Fight for Freedom.
Copyright ©2017 Pradita Kapahi.
All rights reserved.
Image credits: Hindustan Times
pivotal? hah! good one.
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I’m sensing an argument here.
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Haha nothing like that. I have my biases due to some reasons but I’m not one to unnecessarily argue. Ironically, non violence is the only virtue I respected in the man.
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Aye, so do I. But in contrast to you, there are many things I respect him for. I know many don’t like the man and think that he was not as great as he was made out to be. There is truth in their assertions too. And let’s not forget that everyone is entitled to their opinions. I don’t mind yours 😁😁
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great piece!
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🙂
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Thank you 😊
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always!
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(blush) 😁
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That was nice one!! Ye sandesh kuch becharon ke liye to sanjeevni buti ki tarah kam karega
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Becharon kaun? Jo struggle kar rahe hain?
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Nahi nahi un becharon ke liye jinhe bar bar rejections ka munh dekhna padta hai. 😂😂
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😂 😂 😂. Right said
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Apropos to the theme….. very nicely done.
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Thank you Lee. How have you been?
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Very good, thanks, Pradita. I had a small surgical procedure last week where they implanted a heart monitor into my chest. All is well so far.
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Oh! Well I hope you’re recovering well and fast. Best wishes for your quick recovery Lee 😊
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Thank you, Pradita!
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You’re welcome 😊
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Absolutely true!
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Thank you Ma’am 😊
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You are welcome 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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Bahut badhiya sandesh deti aapki ye kavita..
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Thank you Sir 😊
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Swagat apka…
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🙏🙏🙏🙏
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🙏🙏🙏
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Beautiful advice!
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Thank you Ma’am 😊
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Oh, I like this one too, Pradita. Very profound. Hard to live in the everyday. But a wise perspective. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Simon. Yes hard to follow everyday, but sometimes you need to make those hard decisions in life for you to find your purpose. Thank you for coming here 😊
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Very nicely penned.
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Thank you 😊
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Nice one
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Thanks
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Welcome
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Nice one to bring father of the nation into memory. Anyone who earned the love and affection of so many millions and regarded as the leader to earn the father of the nation title is simply the greatest
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That’s true Sir. Thank you so much for reading 😊
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Bravo! Excellent words and thoughts!
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Thanks a lot Arv 😁🙏
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you are welcome, Pradita! 🙂
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Very nicely written lines. Check out my posts.
https://www.obsoletereality.com/from-high-of-marijuana-to-antidepressants-love-has-its-own-ways-2/
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Denial can spark revolutions for a better society and fighting for what’s right. Brilliant take,
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Thanks a lot Vishal. I’m so sorry, I started reading that article you had pinged me about, and then… life happened. Will finish reading it today 😀
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That’s alright Pradita. Take your time aaram se and looking for feedback.
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Okie dokie pal!
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His strength was innate
His heart was great
He did not budge to their dictum
He had his own strong ambition
This denial spurred him into greater action
He fight was against the biggest nation
He only had a had a walking stick and bare hands
But he triumphed the army of great nation
He was my father of Nation.
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Excellent! Keep going. 👍👍👍
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As if it really is.. hehe.I heeded to your plea so you have to use these adjectives.
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The adjectives had heartfelt commendation attached to them. I hope you do realise that 😋
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Those thoughts were much deride
That opulence vanished in the night sky
I was a pauper in deep strife
Those petunias had some nefarious design
I stuck with him like a lost bird
He had an ulterior motive
He was there for throne and motifs
O Me Poor Me
I was the heiress to that sinister throne
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Wow…. That was a awesome!
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Thanks for inflating my ego Pradita. challenge : Can you publish it on your blog. The way you after polishing it.
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If you could do the polishing, I will. I want it to be your contribution entirely 😀
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Those thoughts were much deride
That opulence vanished into the night sky
I was a pauper in deep strife
Those petunias had some nefarious design
I stuck to him like a lost bird
He had something else on his mind
He had an ulterior motive
He was there for that wretched throne
O Me Poor Me
I was the heiress to that sinister throne
This is the best I can do. Now publish it without naming me if yo can.
This is so girly and unlike me. hehehe, I never thought I will write something like this
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But why don’t you publish it on your own blog? Are you afraid your readers won’t like it? You’ll be surprised with your readers’ adaptability. They love variety
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I just can’t. It’s so not me
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You know what… Publishing poetry was so not me too when I started this blog. Neither was art. But I did both and my readers not only gave me love, but also encouragement and ideas. Try it. You will not regret it.
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Sorry Pradita. I will publish something else. Not this one.
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😂 😂 😂 😂. Ok
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Follow the link first. I replied to this one.
https://myvaliantsoulsblog.wordpress.com/2017/10/12/other-way/
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