Rucha Literate

Writer | Poetess | Reader

A best friend and shoes

A best friend who keeps your shoes safe for months so you can have them when you get back from an overseas trip.

A best friend who offers to buy you many shoes  to stop you from going back to your abusive boyfriend.

A best friend who insists that you buy new shoes instead of crying over a prick.

A best friend like that is a godsend.

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My Response to Paulo Coelho's "I thank all those"
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I wrote this response (see below) especially for my loved ones and family. I am grateful to all my friends, family , acquaintances and even strangers for helping me, being kind to me. I believe I am still here and growing because of the unconditional love I have received from this people. It is just the goodness of God for putting so many awesome people in the World.

I thank all those
Poem by Rucha Nimbalkar

I thank all those who believed in my dreams,
You have helped me beat self-doubt
I thank all who told me to be true to myself;
They have taught me the value of inner peace

I thank all who told my faults to my face
You have shown me how much you cared
I thank all those who never gave up on me;
You have demonstrated to me the goodness of God
I thank all those who saw the best in me;
when I had lost everything and had suicidal thoughts

I thank all those who loved me so much,
They gave me the strength to move on from toxic relationships
I thank all those who have treated me with utmost dignity and respect;
You have shown me what I deserve
I thank all those who prayed for me,
They have taught me the power of prayer

Most importantly, I thank all who love me for no reason
They are the blessing in my life

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"SUPERHEROES OF INDIA" is a collection of poems on Indian national heroes by Rucha Nimbalkar. This superhumans went out of their way to help fellow countrymen. They built this country and enlightened others.

A man who was committed to the betterment of society
he was sincere and cared deeply

A savior who sacrificed everything
unfortunately was shot one morning

A social activist full of empathy
went out of his way to end brutality

His fight was against superstition and ignorance
blinded by fear; between wrong and right, some could not see the difference

The villains were self-proclaimed God men
who took unfair advantage of anybody's faith

He was not afraid of death
he enlightened others and did his best

The murderers who got him killed thought they won
but we won't let it happen

We will not be fooled by con -men and thugs
we won't follow stupid traditions and sacrifice animals

This superhero's work will continue forever
A law to ban superstitions is put in order

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Born in a period when patriarchy and casteism was normal
he chose to stand up and make way for moral

While humanity was missing from the society
he brought awareness, impartiality

Making history, he taught everyone the importance of education
he didn't stop there but also architected the constitution

He put an end to practices that were inhumane
made sure there were equal rights for all women

Indian superheroes are real and he was one of the many
self-less, strong, self-made he will live in our hearts for eternity

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This dude was way ahead of his time
a beautiful soul whose actions were divine

Just like a good man supports his partner
this literate inspired his wife to be a teacher

He wanted to uplift the deprived and needy
He teamed up with his wife to transform the country

They gave free lessons on how to read and write
ensured everyone understood education was their birth right

He had opposition, obstacles and offenses
but he refused to give up and took chances

Every female in Maharashtra thanks him for his dedication
without him there would be no women's liberation

Like the other superheroes he went out of his way
to make the world a better place he strived every day

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Let her speak
Poem by Rucha Nimbalkar

I dedicate "Let Her Speak"to all the amazing women around the globe making lives easier for others.

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I thank all those Poem by Rucha Nimbalkar