Poet © Better World Bella
(: To Daddy's Girls :)
When I was 1, I took my first run,
When I was 2, I built something new.
My daddy, my daddy,
My daddy is my mentor.
He taught me, he taught me,
He taught me to engineer.
When I was 3, I wrote my first code,
When I was 4, I wanted more and more.
My daddy, my daddy,
My daddy is a leader.
He got me, he got me,
He got me dreaming wild.
When I was 5, I fought to stay alive,
When I was 6, I took my first risks.
My daddy, my daddy,
My daddy is a fighter.
He trained me, he trained me,
He trained me for fearless fights...
....
So.. I can, I can be free...
Forever, and ever, and ever!!
In the embrace of dawn's gentle light,
A world yearns for peace, serene and bright.
Where hearts unite in harmony's embrace,
And war's cruel echoes find no place.
Let kindness reign and hatred cease,
May every soul find its inner peace.
From distant lands to shores unknown,
Let empathy and love be widely sown.
In unity's embrace, let voices rise,
Echoing hope beneath cerulean skies.
With hands entwined, in friendship's hold,
Let peace, like a symphony, unfold.
For peace isn't just a distant dream,
It's in each step, in every gleam.
It starts within, a choice we make,
To heal, to love, for humanity's sake.
So let us strive, both near and far,
To build a world where all souls spar,
Not with weapons, but with care,
For world peace, a vision fair.
Humanity's dying breath, a deafening toll,
We've faltered, failed, lost our soul.
!! ** SHAME ** !!
A rallying cry to those in command,
No more shall we witness this bloodied stand.
World leaders, it's time, take heed and proclaim,
Cease this horror, send aid, quell this vicious flame.
What plagues our world, this relentless fear?
Terrorized, Bombs echo, children's cries we hear.
Where stand the WORLD LEADERS with grand charade?
Complicit, silent, in this cruel crusade.
Leaders, how dare you claim this lead,
When madness ensues, you pay no heed.
Months pass by, terror's dark array,
No soul rises to halt this grim display.
You hide in shadows, evading the plea,
No #CEASEFIRE, the innocents plea.
Babies fall, wounded, dead in scores,
Do their cries not reach your closed doors?
Where's your strength, your boasted might?
A hollow claim amidst this ruthless fight.
!! ** SHAME ** !!
Where's your power's glow,
When babies fall, in this merciless show?"
Stop this war, quell greed's searing fire,
Children's lives, not what we aspire.
Ceasefire's cry, let peace ascend higher,
Saving humanity, our sole desire."
In tears I plead, for them, I've cried,
Why can't you sense the pain inside?
So cold, so numb, where is your heart?
Humanity lost, torn apart.
Witness the horror, ignore the cries,
Can't you see Hell before your eyes?
A little girl, dreams in despair,
Lost in chaos, a world unfair.
"What did we do?" she cries in fear,
"I'm just ten, how do I steer?"
To world leaders, a call resounds,
End this suffering, healing bounds.
Witness these children, innocent and pure,
Imagine if they were yours, let peace endure.
Their cries, their pain, a global disgrace,
Where's humanity in this relentless race?
Children, born of any creed or place,
Deserve a life, not a confined space.
Stop the genocide, halt tanks and missiles' raid,
Send aid, let compassion rise, don't let it fade.
For Gaza's souls, in shadows confined,
Set them free, humanity aligned.
Equal rights, human rights, a resounding call,
End this horror, let humanity stand once and for all.
In shadows fought, a war, unknown,
Against darkness deep, battles grown.
For decades reigned a silent war,
Losing all, to silence's roar.
Once a supporter, campaigned for free,
Yet now, can't cast a vote's decree.
Obama quotes, 'none too clean,'
Yo, clean as a penny is mine.
Presidency, a path not meant for me,
In a world where women's shadows flee.
Puppets to men in a cruel game,
Silent witnesses, soaked in shame.
As babes cry out, my heart implores,
Can't bear these relentless horror scores.
The time has come, this I know,
This ceaseless horror, time to throw.
The horror's end, it calls for now,
Cease this darkness, make it bow.
No more shall I watch this fright,
Time to cease this endless plight.
In the silence, where echoes reside,
What would divinity in mercy decide?
To witness in silence or soothe the sore,
In this troubled world, hearts implore.
"If two states falter," the resolve is clear,
A march for peace, to quell the fear.
Chosen for peace, in the name of the Lord,
Seeking a world where every soul finds accord.
"What's the worst that can transpire?"
Death, a shadow lurking within the fire.
Fatigued by this world's despair,
Choosing action amidst the wear and tear.
Humans with humanity, a beckoning call,
To join in peace, one and all.
Let's save the children, heal their wound,
Ceasefire isn't enough, peace needs to be bound.
Rights for each and every soul,
No more fences, aggression's toll.
Even children cry, 'Do what is right!'
Shame resonates, echoing the plight.
I don't want a lot this time,
There's just one thing that's on my mind,
I don't care about the gifts underneath the tree,
I just want peace for humanity.
I just want peace for my world,
More than you could ever know,
Make my wish come true,
All I want for Christmas is peace.
I won't ask for presents and toys,
Just for the end of violence's noise,
I won't even wish for snow,
To see the world in a better glow.
I just want peace for my world,
More than you could ever know,
Make my wish come true,
All I want for Christmas is peace.
I won't ask for much this Christmas,
I won't even ask for bliss,
I'm just gonna keep on praying,
For peace to fill our hearts each day.
'Cause I just want peace for my world,
More than you could ever know,
Make my wish come true,
All I want for Christmas is peace.
All the lights are shining so bright,
And the carols fill the night,
But amidst this festive cheer,
Let's spread peace and end all fear.
I just want peace for my world,
More than you could ever know,
Make my wish come true,
All I want for Christmas is peace.
!! Peace for GAZA and Palestinians !!
In the mosaic of life, without a sign,
A spirit adorned with a myriad, divine.
A builder of dreams in an uncharted domain,
Seeking paths where aspirations reign.
An engineer's flair, technology's quest,
A veteran's wisdom, startup's zest,
Lifelong entrepreneur, coding machine,
Builder of worlds, shines in a unique sheen.
In the fabric of a world, not built for all,
Where dreams are bound, hopes often stall.
Years poured into the grind, the corporate race,
Yet aspirations tethered, without a trace.
Dreams of a superwoman, breaking free,
Barriers loom, restraining what could be.
A quest for the super, unyielding and free,
Boundaries to shatter, why not, can't we see?
A yearning to conquer, brave and bold,
Breaking norms, and barriers, untold.
Longing to soar, to lead, to aspire,
Yet shackles of limitation fuel the pyre.
Is this world designed to confine and constrain?
A resounding "NO," in echoes of pain.
Years poured in, yet dreams withheld,
Integrity, sanity, and pride firmly upheld.
Departing Silicon Valley's gleam, Wall Street's sway,
Corporate labyrinths left behind in disarray.
Crafting a world fair, for every soul,
Turning pain into purpose, a universal goal.
For a world that's built for more than gold,
Where dreams aren’t bound by what's been sold.
A testament to integrity, pride, and truth,
A journey that shapes a future, in sooth.
For a world where dreams aren't stalled,
Where barriers fall, and hopes are called.
Our journey speaks of courage’s call,
In a fabric where dreams break through all.
In this quest for a world beyond the known,
Legacy blooms, transcends what's overthrown.
For the good, the just, the unseen,
Unveiling pathways where hope convenes.
A world unshackled, from norms and fears,
Our journey etches hope in coming years.
In this tapestry of change, our stories entwine,
A future liberated, where dreams align.
Born this way, unyielding and true,
Urged to change, to fit a skewed view.
A mask for a world that demands to see
A version of me, not free, not me.
"Be flexible," they preach, don't seek perfection,
But choices are scarce in this relentless direction.
Born different, born perfect, that's who I am,
Yet pieces of self I must constantly cram.
Losing fragments to fit their frame,
I tried, I strived, I won't play their game.
Silent deaths endured as we give up a part,
A world that snips fragments, erodes the heart.
Childhood prayers for goodness and right,
Not for show, but to embody the light.
Now coerced to change, crumble, and break apart,
Surviving a world that taints the heart.
Banned and canceled if I don't comply,
Fighting for a seat, they pass me by.
I won't chase their validation, or play their game,
I'll stand in my truth, unyielding, the same.
Stolen codes, stolen dreams, a tale untold,
While they thrive, I wrestle, to uphold.
Their prosperity echoes a story unfair,
As I grapple, strive, with burdens to bear.
This sickened world, I dare to call out,
Fixing flaws, without a shadow of doubt.
In its twisted fold, I seek to mend,
With each step taken, my truth I defend.
See something amiss? Act with grace,
My story unfolds in this authentic space.
From Wall Street's hold to streets unclaimed,
No riches, no fame, just integrity unframed.
Success isn't found in the world's acclaim,
But in the freedom to be, without shame, mine.
Living bold, living proud, authenticity's glue,
That's the essence of success, tried and true.
In a landscape where norms dictate,
I strive to resist, to emancipate.
Live bold, live proud, let authenticity gleam,
For that, my friend, is the ultimate dream.
In the shadowed alleys of denied rights,
Women's voices silenced in endless nights.
No say over our bodies, they say,
Presidents, startups, distant dreams in disarray.
Denied paths men tread with ease,
Dreams shattered by societal decrees.
Bound by norms, where shadows reign,
Living under men where darkness reign.
Can't we rise beyond shadows cast,
To forge a world where dreams can last?
Build a world where shattered dreams find a way,
Not settling for "dust," but a brighter day.
"What'd Science or God do?" we ask,
Refusing shortcuts, shunning the mask.
Can't sneak our way to wealth or fame?
Bound by norms, feels like a vicious game.
Madly fight, for life, like scientist's quest,
Questioning norms, in relentless zest.
No shortcuts sought, for rich man's hand,
Forced by norms, a suffocating demand.
Integrity, the cornerstone we hold dear,
Living and dying by principles clear.
Count me in, standing bold and true,
In a world that stifles, virtues accrue.
Nothing to own but a riders roar,
Minimalist soul, with dreams to explore.
Resisting norms, a spirit untamed,
Yearning for horizons unrestrained.
Life's pain echoes for 99% unheard,
Dreams lost, yet undeterred.
Hustling forever, doing more than right,
Yet distant stars, out of sight.
Resilient pursuit, against norms' decree,
Chasing dreams, seeking to be free.
Good souls who lends a hand,
Reach out, let's build a better land.
In the tapestry of a diverse world's view,
A global citizen, my, journeys through.
From Indian roots to British lore,
An American choice, seeking more.
From a lineage of leaders, fighters, and more,
Whose wealth lost to Britishers' brutal score.
Yet, their pride and grit, a legacy strong,
Guides my journey, where I belong.
At a tender age, coding began,
Dreaming big, like the BigTech plan.
In each line of code, visions swirled,
A future envisioned for a limitless world.
Gifted at a young age, dreams reached high and wide,
Ambitions soared, norms to challenge, to explore the tide.
Bright family, in her wake's hue,
A legacy crafted, vibrant and true.
An engineer's degree, skills I accrued,
Wall Street beckoned, ambitions renewed.
For a woman of dreams, an entrepreneur's glow,
In realms beyond, I sought to sow.
A tech wiz, a linguistic lore,
Inspiring futures, a mentor's store.
An engineer's mark, yet Wall Street's draw,
But was the world ready to explore?
Born to build, not to slave, serve,
Shall humble roots forever curve?
From software realms to business might,
Seeking my path, a place to grow, visions in flight.
For a world, not built for a woman's might,
I questioned norms, my spirit bright.
Amidst challenges vast, I stayed true.
If not now, when, "Why not me? then who?
I carved my path, defying the norm,
Pioneer a world where all can perform.
A visionary spirit, resiliently free,
Building a world where all can be free.
In halls of wisdom, I pursued my way,
Harvard, MIT, Caltech, in the fray.
A fintech dream, a path to chart,
Until incidents stirred a change of heart.
Good America born amidst election strife,
Seeking unity in a divided nation's life.
My motorcycle, my freedom, my stride,
From misfit to "Cool" in a Forrest Gump ride.
Prodigy Guild, for minds with gifted lore,
Hidden talents yearn for an open door.
Lost in the quest for recognition's light,
Struggling against barriers, an enduring fight.
From nerdy geek to a woman bold,
A new identity, a story untold.
Disrupting BigTech, a daunting quest,
Can women rise as the best?
Must we fit a mold, don a guise,
To scale heights where men's ventures rise?
Shatter the limits, forge a mission,
Where women lead, innovation glistens.
Strictly business, no personal, that's my decree,
A minimalist soul, in a world noisy and fake, you see.
Decades pass by, in this relentless drive,
Sleepless nights, endless work, ambitious strive.
Strong, independent, unyielding and free,
Hit on, never swayed, I choose only me.
Great minds never sleep, in a world full of fools,
Seeking sanity in a world, where genius minds rule.
At ten, I led plays, a brave king's brave heart,
Years on, seeking equals, a role set apart.
From school plays to life's grand stand,
No perfect match, just my bike in my hand.
No less than stellar, no room for the weak,
Fools' norms don't bind, I'm not one to seek.
My path uncharted, my standards are high,
In my own universe, where my ambitions fly.
Love's an illusion, the world's selfish scheme,
A fairy tale facade, not what it may seem.
Love's an illusion, a facade I've seen through,
Better World Bella, standing strong, tried and true.
Beneath my smile, wisdom's gleaming guile,
No time for games or the world's fleeting style.
Fleeting dates, swift departures, no patience for pretense,
Built beyond the norm, my independence immense.
Love's an illusion, a facade, don't you see,
Better World Bella, living life fiercely free.
Love's an illusion, a facade, it seems,
Better World Bella, living in her dreams.
My bike, my mate, in silent woods,
Away from the crowd, where solitude broods.
Championing change, breaking barriers apart,
Inspiring others to rise, igniting hope's heart.
In a realm of my own, in peace, I reside,
With unwavering beliefs , my principles as my guide.
No compromises made, my truth I'll confide,
My path, my rules, in this world, I reside.
A spirit seeking free, tired of the game,
Embracing solitude among the fame.
Advocating change, fighting battles, that's my goal,
Inspiring voices, to claim their soul.
No time for norms, no time for crowd's roar,
Choosing my path, my standards, I soar.
Bound by my rules, can't stand the crowd,
In my path, my world, I'm forever avowed.
A lone soul in my world, peace over chaos I prefer,
My creed remains unbroken, no compromise to defer.
A life lived true, by what I teach, by what I stand,
Better World Bella, walking my own brand.