#MyFriendAlexa Blogging Challenge & Blogchatter Insights Feature

Challenges are always exciting and the best part is when you are the finish line and taking a leap to touch it. #MyFriendAlexa , a Blogchatter’s campaign is all about writing and reading the blogs consistently and upscaling the Alexa rank of the blogs. 

The rule of the challenge is simple write 8 blog posts and read around 9-10 posts per day. With an average of 7 posts from past few months on the blog we were sure that the writing part and surely an achievable part. So, we both decided and challenged ourselves to write more than 8 posts and we are happy to share that we have successfully completed 10 posts in the month of October. 

We wanted to give our blog buddies and the audience the flavor of our niche through-out this month. The audience that comes to our blog can find the variety and choose from their interest. Let’s take a roundup of al the posts of the October.

सन्नाटे में शोर : परिवर्तन :: Roar in Silence : A Change

We began our challenge with this heart touching poetry that focused for a change not only when any inhuman acts happen but also to work towards the change continuously. 

This Hindi poetry encourages us to roar for justice even when there is silence after indecent actions.  

Daydream of the Universal Wish : Haiku Poetry

Dreaming while sleeping is like entering the world unconsciously but when you Daydream about a particular thing then it is your subconscious that is making an effort to show you the desire deep burrowed. Dreams do talk about our wishes and miracles we expect to turn in our side in a flash of a second. 

In the below series of Haiku, we will express what we daydream of. To all the new to the poetic world of haiku, let us share with you all that Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry of 17 syllables distributed in three lines with the count of 5-7-5. We love penning Haiku as it expresses so much in fewer words. 

Happiness Mantra that works for all

Happiness has varied dimensions and definitions. It's an amazing emotion that cannot be measured on scale, neither it has any boundary, it's not dependent on only big events, it just doubles when you share. 

 

In real sense happiness is within one and all, we only need to erase that fine line that stops us most of the time to feel the real happiness.

 

Each one of us has some reason to be happy and it absolutely doesn't matter how big or small it is. Once we start tasting happiness in every little thing we do, we start living life to the fullest. 

 

Today we also have a reason to pamper ourselves as we are penning our 500th post. This is a beautiful coincidence that the happiness post is our 500th post as our blog always focuses on spreading happiness through its aura of positivity.

 

We sisters Meenal & Sonal are glad that the journey till date was beautiful with memorable moments to cherish for that inspire us to reach many more milestones in future.

 

K - KALEIDOSCOPIC NATURE - Lessons from #NatureRepository

Letter K in this #NatureRepository series for #AtoZChallenge can remind me nothing but kaleidoscopic nature's view. We create many beautiful and colorful patterns when we turn the kaleidoscope at different angles. So is our nature's Kaleidoscope, which paints the earth into many different colors.

Be it atop a mountain or a view below the sea, at every turn it leaves us mesmerized. I have poured my thoughts of Kaleidoscope in these series of Haiku. Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry of 3 lines with 5-7-5 syllable count respectively and it is mostly non-rhyming.

A - AUTUMN - Lessons from #NatureRepository

Autumn also called as Fall, is the season which quietly steps down to give way to newness. It can be thought as nature's stepping down only to spread a blush of red, a pinch of yellow and then turning brown to give a message that its time to rethink redefine recreate and prepare for a new beginning.

My Solace - Haibun

Sometimes we have to move away from our surroundings to recognize the bundle of energy with in. Self analysis in me time is what does wonders.

It's only time and perspective one needs to look inside for all questions to be answered. 

Questions raised within 

Analyzed answered many 

 Solace evolve me

Blue Moon - Haibun

The celestial activity is a continuous process, which occurs frequently but few alignments of heavenly bodies makes it really divine. Likewise its ones own way of act in particular situations that make the person shine like blue moon.

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Rarest picturesque

Charming divine alignment

Empowers vision

Haibun is a combination of Haiku/Tanka with a prose. Want to know more about Haiku, read here.
Sharing this post with Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille 

Do you believe in special powers of Blue Moon or any special connection with it? Share with us your views in comments below.

@Sonal

Winners #Contest4 - #AuraOfPositivity

The last contest of a word prompt ‘Tear” saw many entries with variation from emotion to prosperity perspective. 

The best entry that was filled with ‘TEAR” with positivity  is of Geethica Mehra; and here is what she said " Tear the paper that has negative thoughts written on it." Isn't it we all want in our lives too.

Step down with Pride

Floral blush steps down

Paving way for novice hopes
Unwrapping new stories

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I am participating in Write Tribe October Problogger Challenge #writebravely #writetribeproblogger. Prompt - Bated breath

Sharing with Poets United Midweek Motif - Autumn & Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille

@Meenal 

Ode to Siblings : Poetic expression of Love

A Sibling is a person who

cares for you without being judgmental,

is a critic to the core

guide and mentor,

supports you in all situations

your first friend

and your partner in every task (even in pranks)

Isn’t the sibling relationship very special and magical?  Your sibling will be always beside you, even in times when you need some “me” time J) They are so adorable and caring; I am blessed to have two younger sisters and we all three share a great bond.

The bond of siblings is special and irreplaceable; the bond is of selfless love, care and respect. I enjoy each moment spent with them. Though in different cities, we are always connected by heart. A very cute quote which is perfect and reflects a great sibling bonding, it is also one of my favorites; "You and I are sisters. Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up as soon as I finish laughing.”

My sisters are so special and dear to me, that I express my love to them in haiku poetry written earlier by me

Stupendous sibling

Serene smile steal all sorrows

Simple subtle swathe

Writing for #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 15 - Letter O - Ode To & sharing with Indispire#165 - An Ode to your Siblings

@Meenal

Lighthouse

In pitch darkness of fear and ambiguity, my heart starts shivering in search of a rescuer; then a thin clear light shows up stretching itself to guide me and tells me I am here to hold you as lighthouse gives hopes to sinking boat.

 

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My soul the savior

Enlightens the correct path

Propose direction

The above poetry is Haibun(Prose+Haiku/Tanka). I have chosen Haiku to club with prose.

Writing for  #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 12 - L for Lighthouse & sharing with

Heeding with Haiku  

@Sonal 

Desire to Bloom

Wipe slate of past thoughts

Once again jot new chapters

Spring teaches lesson

Magnolia blossoms

Ask to renew relations
Bright bloom of freshness

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Writing for #AtoZChallenge April 2017, Day 4 - April 5 - Letter D - D for Desire

Sharing with Heeding Haiku with Cheverfeuille April 5

@Meenal 

Rules (Haiku)

Nature across all boundaries is same only rules of that boundary changes the way one looks at nature. That is the power of rules;it can either make ocean look blue or it can just act as a reflection of sky. The rules are not made to bind someone,they give us the proper path to grow and evolve. Let's celebrate the power of rules today and feel proud of our constitution that helped us mold our future and gave us wings to sail in a right direction.

Walks with us along

Indispensable ethics

Strengthen foundation

Gels with perfection

Not made to bind or restrict

Plunge into the rule pool

Happy Republic Day

@AuraOfThoughts

Sharing with Poets United

Unescorted Bloom : Haibun

Alone one can conquer the world if the path is right. It is the journey of choice in life and the righteous path that helps to evolve person’s attitude. Thus correct timing is an important aspect in evolving. Relatedly first bud blooming into flower among rest of the buds displays the courage and will to grow.

Blossoming ahead

Jolting experiences

Laying Path for all

Sharing with Heeding with Haiku

@Sonal