In Another's Eyes

Shining accolades won at the cost of tears in another eyes,

At the cost of the soul’s betrayal through scheming lies,

Can they bring to my heart the joy they promise,

Can they ever compensate for the camaraderie I miss.

Give me instead a star that shines less brightly,

A dream in ambition less sprightly,

That I may savor a different prize,

The gratitude and love in another’s eyes.

- Anahita Sanjana (India)

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  1. words of virtue18 July 2025 at 09:59

    The core reality of life is harmony and that is what is the heart throb of life pulsating in oneness rather competitively winning accolades is not long-standing than the true oneness one should cherish .Tears in another's eye should be magically changed as tears of joy.Lovely little poem but has deep strands hidden within

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  2. Anonymous18 July 2025 at 16:36

    🙏🙇
    Anahita

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  3. Anonymous20 July 2025 at 16:34

    Beautiful Anahita

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