Echoes of Growth

 

Echoes of Growth


I used to think the stars were near

Just behind the trees past my street

I’d dream like no one was here

Dancing to my own beat



When nights were fast, and days so slow

A tale no one dares to tell

Oh how I wished to grow

But never knew it would cast such a spell



I watched the magic fade

When cries turned to silent tears

The world grew dark and lame

Gasping for the childhood fairs


Still, I rise through cloudy skies

Fighting a silent war, working to glow

Little by little, working to watch my dreams fly

Oh how I wished to grow

 

~Aarya Godse

4/11/2025 

 



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  1. Amol GodseApril 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM

    Absolutely fantastic and beautifully written. Your thoughts are truly inspiring and emotionally moving.

    Well done—keep up the great work! Looking forward to more such wonderful pieces from you.

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