The White Dove

Wiith a  bag of verses on my back

I was searching for Peace on a lonely track

I saw a small hut and went inside 

Hoping to find someone who could guide

A sage was sitting with closed eyes

I felt I was in paradise 

“What do you seek” ? He questioned without looking at me 

Politely, I replied, “Peace and Serenity”.

“Are you ready to renounce the world” ? he enquired asking me to sit

To which I replied,” No your holiness, I want to transform it”.

After seeking his blessings I came back 

Walking bravely the same lonely track

I realised I had a different goal

I don’t fit into a sage’s role

God has made me a bard

To spread positivity through my art

Poetry for me is a “white dove”

Spreading messages of peace and love.

Harinder Cheema is an internationally renowned, award-winning poet, novelist, author, editor, anchor, and a motivational speaker. A Naji Naaman Laureate, she stands among distinguished global literary voices and has been featured in 50 Memorable Women, Asia by the Stockholm Project. Her work has also been featured in the prestigious Farsala Academy, Greece, and Café Philo, New Delhi. Her poems have been translated into many national and international languages. She is a motivational speaker and has been invited by many colleges and Universities of India as a guest speaker. She has also graced various national and international literature festivals and events as a distinguished guest.