Echoes of Frustration

Frustration’s spark ignites within,

A sudden blaze that rages, unconfined.

Why did calmness flee, and anger take its place?

A puzzle I face, with a troubled, searching gaze.

I was a lake, serene and still,

Reflecting life’s beauty, without a chill.

But now, I’m a tempest, turbulent and wide,

A stormy sea, where emotions fiercely reside.

Frustration’s irony cuts deep and true,

I loathe myself for loathing others anew.

A paradox of pain, a cycle to break,

I yearn to reclaim my tranquil heart’s gentle make.

I call out to my former self, now lost,

A whispered plea, a heartfelt cost.

I want to rediscover my peaceful shore,

And let go of this turmoil, forevermore.

Navratra is a rising literary voice from Jaipur, India, where her love for writing blossomed in school. With a penchant for capturing her thoughts and musings at random moments, Navratra's creative voice has resonated across various esteemed international publications such as Sahitya Kunj, Spillwords Press, Setu Magazine, The Criterion, Madras Courier, The Beautiful Mind Journal, Scarlet Dragon Fly Journal, Indus Woman Writing, Basset Hound Press, Fevers of the Mind Journal, and Piker Press, among others.