Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Bold & Boundless

If love happens 

When you decide to stay, 

When you see the flaws in my day 

Then - why does everyone leave? 


This - “Why ?” - has been a constant 

Why I think the way I think 

And why I feel the way I feel

Why I move the way I sway 


Why is my brain in survival mode when all is here? 

Why is my heart lonely when I see love in every smile I pass ? 

why? - 

do I run behind owning a house when there’s a roof over my head 

Or why do I want to help a vulnerable find one ? 

My souls and my brain play tug of war 


But they go still when they I see a passing star 

I feel them dancing with each other while my heart plays music 

In solitude, I feel peace in my being 

Because I don’t want any more

I want to build my legacy of love; that’s my core 

These whys they tell me - 

We follow those who came before us 

We chase the dreams society tells us are valuable 

We stress over unmet wants 

And we forget to remain still and stop 


my soul feels happy when I help 

that oxytocin brings peace to my being 

That is my purpose 

Not to be the best 

But to be still - and at peace with myself 


I wasn’t born to be a leader 

I’m the underdog that helps the leader 

I’m not a queen 

And I’m the one that brushes her hair 

I’m utterly proud that my soul is such 

Because giving will never be too much 


-Aditi Shetty 

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Bold & Boundless

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