Speed Breaker: A Poem About Slowing Down and Gratitude

One black step changed the speed of everything.
What began as a small fall slowly became a lesson in rest, dependence, ageing, loyalty, family, and the ordinary miracles we rarely notice while rushing through life.
In Speed Breaker, poet Shalini Samuel reflects on what happens when life interrupts our pace—and quietly shows us what had been holding us all along.

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Reflections on a Year of Becoming

This year, I didn’t just grow older—I grew inward. Through quiet mornings, unravelled fears, unexpected joys, and healing words, my soul journeyed deeper than ever before. Not everything made sense, but everything made meaning. And as I step into a new year, I carry no expectations—only gratitude for the becoming.

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A Year Older: Touching Birthday Poem By Shalini Samuel

A poignant reflection on the passage of time, Shalini Samuel’s “A Year Older” is a birthday poem that resonates with the heart. It explores the bittersweet nature of aging, the weight of responsibility, and the enduring power of hope. With lyrical prose and a touch of melancholy, Samuel captures the essence of a year gone by, inviting readers to embrace the present moment and look forward to the future with optimism.

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