Carving a Better Self

Abandoned unachieved dreams 

left behind aspirations 

often disrupts our consensus

Like haunting nightmares 

creates a tempest inside the hearts 

leading to an absolute mayhem 

It's an inconsolable guilt explosion 

promoting self-doubt and delusion 

resulting in an oscillating perception 

However, instead of going on a guilt trip 

and digging the buried past 

get a hold of the existing present 

Learn lessons from the missteps 

chisel a resilient self that never gives up 

and make a new start with much more vigour.

Dr. G. Sailaja

Meet the Author:

Dr. G. Sailaja, Lecturer in English at Government Polytechnic, Ananthapuramu, has 10+ years of teaching experience. A gold medalist and university topper, she holds a Ph.D. from JNTU Ananthapuramu. She has published 11 research articles, presented 13 papers, and her poetry appears in multiple anthologies. Her book releases in July 2024.