"Halcyon" being invincible in your own way.
A poem written by Tanishkaa, and selected for the QueensCommonWealth Comp
The Pacific morning glows a soft dawn, a gentle hush.
In mind’s eye, I wander back
to my childhood days,
When my voices were for an impression.
I was taught to be self-possessed,
understanding,
and grow with potential,
In this ever-changing world.
It is time I perceive my Halcyon.
Recollecting the start of my expedition.
Childhood.
The warm environment I was bought in,
Illuminating my skills,
and given a considerable opportunity,
for the needed renaissance of the kingdom,
relinquish what I am, and the victory I deserve.
But they have been stumbling moments.
Times where my mind hasn't supported my feelings
But with the support of my youth and responsibilities,
Now, I reconcile with my memories.
Realizing the significance of the bygone,
and how it holds the prospective of imparting my creativity,
in the reality I live in.
Versed well that life as a leader can be exaggerating,
But sealing anxiousness with zeal is the key.
The historic power I hold today
does not only embrace my authorities,
Also, the person I have evolved into with my capacities.
They all demand my intellectual knowledge
and, inclusive mindset while finding the right passage.
It all, to be implemented in this community,
This had only flourished in the past,
hoping for equality.
This requires my Halcyon,
inducing my personality today, I seek achieve it.
This is it.
The individual, reflecting my learnings,
deeds, and being an audacious namesake,
for the people who have built-in trust for me.
This revolves around my childhood,
the memories which are fading away.
But, I refuse to erase those, ready to convey.
They carry a profound meaning to the career I perceive,
and the people who brace my verdicts, and help me achieve.
The minor changes you are capable of making,
for society, with an ambition for change,
make a difference now.
Being the foundation of one’s successful beginning,
They have the capability of having,
impetuous development.
Having played, a predominant role in our Halcyon, now.
I comprehend my childhood,
being reminded of my teen souvenirs,
and experiences.
They reflect that the decisions you take in your childhood,
Have an influential impact on your future.
It did now, as a part of my Halycon.
But can a voice make a difference?
In this indelible story of a young child, it does.
Now, it has commenced
Times, the world was subject to many issues,
and patriarchy, she was born.
In shadows cast by walls of fear,
There lived a girl, her purpose clear.
Bound by the chains her parents
and the world forged,
Her dreams were smothered, her voice ignored.
She continued her longing to
change the world’s plights,
Her voices rise, unyielding,
and strong, combating her frights,
while fighting for her rights.
They embody hope,
resilience and Zest, as she hopes for the best.
But would they ever make a difference?
She had the ability now and since, towards the abundant energy,
Creativity she sustains forever,
And Being fearless and adaptable
towards a new abode.
The pridefulness she carried for herself,
Was remembered as a desire, and will.
But will her aspirations remain still?
With every word, she dismantled the chains,
Bridging divides, erasing the stains.
From gender bias to societal norms,
She shattered barriers, and weathered the storms.
Education becoming a battle, she opposed
Only her determination
will get her close to her dreams, she supposed.
Her success wasn't something
to be measured by wealth or fame,
But the voices she held high, for an epitome she became.
The lasting sign she posed, as our future thrives.
This is me not afraid.
Being an Exemplar now, she remembers
Malala Youcsafzai Or Greta Thunberg.
The historical young leaders, to initiate what they pursued.
Not afraid, and help our community with aid.
Reminisce the fact that they hold the key,
to shape a better world for us to reside in.
Our voices matter now,
because we hold a significant key to our future.
Our voice matters ahead,
because they propose the most effective
motives in our community.
No matter what, their contributions will remain persistent,
As they raised their voice with commitment
In the history of our world, youth is the past, present, future, and forever.
The adventure I have begun is an ideal endeavour.
There are many competing captivators,
effective engagers, and responsible revolutionaries as youth.
It is in our hands to let the leaders be held high and let them try.
I know my Halcyon, ready to acknowledge it with freedom.