Echoes of longing- Vaibhavi Shetty

In a world of whispered dreams,  
I longed for a family’s gleam, 
Wished for laughter, warmth, and glee,  
a home as it was meant to be.  
 
Yet echoes of strife, like thunder,  
broke the silence asunder, 
Fragments of joy shattered in the fray,  
as I yearned for a brighter day.  
 
Loud voices, a tempest in the night,  
left scars on my tender soul so tight, 
Parental battles, a haunting score,  
echoes still, forevermore.  
 
Home became a foreign land,  
a place where fear took its stand, 
Dreaming of a life serene,  
like other kids, untouched and clean.  
 
Yet, in the shadows of their quarrels,  
I lost the chance to break the hurdles, 
A healthy life, a missed embrace,  
as echoes lingered, leaving a trace.  
 
Scared of raised voices, conflict’s art,  
etched within, a trembling heart, 
A wish unspoken, a silent plea,  
for parents who knew how to just be.  
 
Not a blame, but a wistful sigh,  
for a past that shaped their sky, 
In their struggles, they found their way, unknowing of the price I’d pay.  
 
If only they knew the impact profound,  
of their actions, the echoes’ sound, 
A yearning for a different start,  
a wish etched deep within my heart.  

About the author

Vaibhavi is a bright college student with a passion for words and colors. This young author has aspirations to join the literary scene and make a name for herself.

Comments

11 responses to “Echoes of longing- Vaibhavi Shetty”

  1. Mehek avatar
    Mehek

    I appreciate the depth of your writing. It’s just so powerful and moving. It touched my damn soul!❤️🤌

  2. Yashas R Poojari avatar
    Yashas R Poojari

    The quality of writing 🫶

  3. Tvisha avatar
    Tvisha

    This is just so deep and so wonderful!! I love the way you have used every word to express yourself. Keep it up vaibhavi 🧿🤍

  4. Samantha mascarenhas avatar
    Samantha mascarenhas

    Thiss composition iss suuchh a gem. The simplicity ,gentleness , deptth and the sincerity here is justtt WOW!!!
    Flawlessly Welll written viha🥹✨

  5. shahafaaa avatar
    shahafaaa

    this is sooo beautiful 😭💗

  6. shahafaaa avatar
    shahafaaa

    waiting for moreee🤍🤍👍🏻

  7. Isha avatar
    Isha

    I loved the way you expressed so many ppls feelings in just few words .
    Keep up the same spirit vihaa ❤️

  8. Aanya avatar
    Aanya

    Amazing, loved the way it was written ❤

  9. Dheemanth avatar
    Dheemanth

    Amazing as Always!❤
    Vaibhavi – Naam hi kaafi h

  10. Atharva Tambe avatar
    Atharva Tambe

    Perfect 👍🏻💪🏻

  11. Prinson avatar
    Prinson

    Never thought u would be this talented. Keep it up.
    What’s with the bright college student 😂.