RAJA RAJESWARI SEETHA RAMAN, MALAYSIA

Raja Rajeswari Seetha Raman

Dr. Raja Rajeswari Seetha Raman is a lecturer, poet, translator and researcher. A recipient of several awards and honours, her excellent contribution in the field of literature was made into a documentary by The National Film Department of Malaysia and broadcast twice on TV1 in 2009 and 2012. In 2020 she was selected as Women of the Year by MWAW (Malaysian Women at Work). 

EMBRACE SOLITUDE IN GRACE

Embrace solitude in grace during crunch time

it develops a friendship and later a partner in name

to rise and shine on a stage called life.

Embrace solitude at the first hint of vacant time

it ignites a burning fire of desire to battle struggle 

and rise to the challenge in fulsome pride.

In solitude aspiration frame expression in colors

in solitude the pages of book spill secrets

in solitude fragrance of love is limitless

in solitude poetic lyrics blaze alive in words

in solitude humanity bridge the empty spaces

in solitude the world of ideas spread in degrees

in solitude grief triggers constructive messages

Solitude is a timeless treasure of the universe

that stands as a stark reminder to the human race

to observe life as a small part of puzzle 

and be open to change in a friendly gesture.

Solitude sings a different tune in the history of human existence 

at the push of a button rotates the axle of conscience 

from womb to tomb in this global gate.

Embrace solitude in grace to invite the divine

Choose to believe that solitude is a blessing in disguise.

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Solitude of Soul 2023 :: Setu, March 2023