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A Mark Today, A Better Tomorrow

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Do you vote in political elections?

I don’t vote blindly
I choose.

Not for noise,
not for faces on posters,
but for the quiet hope
that my one voice
still matters.

They say it’s just a mark of ink
but I’ve felt its weight.
It carries dreams,
questions,
and the courage
to stand for what feels right.

Yes, I vote.
Because it is my right
and also my responsibility.

Because silence changes nothing,
but a single choice
can begin a shift.

In that moment,
behind a simple curtain,
I am not small
I am a citizen
with power in my hand. ✨

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Ink-marked fingers raised in a voting gesture with soft sunset tones and “Nihshabd” title.
A quiet mark, a powerful voice. ✨

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—Rajeshwari 🧿💕

© Nihshabd by Rajeshwari. All Rights Reserved

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24 responses to “A Mark Today, A Better Tomorrow”

  1. Aptivi Avatar
    Aptivi

    That’s so great! 👍 Voting for political elections is your right and your responsibility. You just need to choose the right candidate to vote for, and you’ll be part of a better tomorrow.

    Your cover photo describes everything about it in a beautiful way ☺️

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much! 😊 True, it’s a small step, but choosing wisely can shape a better tomorrow for all of us. Glad the message came through in the cover too. 🤍✨

      Reply
      1. Aptivi Avatar
        Aptivi

        You are most welcome ☺️ And yeah, you’re right about wise selection. 👍

        Hope you have a peaceful week 😊

  2. Glowith – Glow Every Day, Grow Every Way Avatar
    Glowith – Glow Every Day, Grow Every Way

    Beautifully expressed. ✨
    A quiet reminder that one thoughtful choice can carry real power. 🗳️

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much Maha✨
      Sometimes it really is the quiet choices that hold the most power 🗳️💛

      Reply
  3. aniruddhakaul Avatar
    aniruddhakaul

    While we are all voting and discharging our duties, our elected representatives are not doing the bare minimum of enacting bare minimum laws that are needed for peace, progress and prosperity of all. The pattern is clear party A says that party B is responsible. Party C says that party B is not allowing us to work. Parliament has become a circus which has made our representatives a laughing stock for the World. Harsh, but sadly true.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      You’re not wrong there’s a visible gap between what’s expected and what actually happens, and it can be frustrating to watch. But maybe that’s exactly why our participation matters even more. If the system feels noisy and imperfect, the only steady thing left is the voice of people who still choose to engage. It may not fix everything overnight but it keeps the idea of accountability alive. And sometimes, that’s where real change quietly begins.

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      1. aniruddhakaul Avatar
        aniruddhakaul

        Couldn’t agree more!

  4. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    This is a quietly powerful piece—simple in form, but rich in conviction.
    What stands out immediately is your tone. You don’t shout, you don’t argue—you affirm. Lines like “I don’t vote blindly / I choose” set a grounded, thoughtful voice that feels both personal and principled. It’s not about politics as noise, but about citizenship as intention.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much for reading it so deeply. I’m really glad the quiet, intentional tone came through because that’s exactly what I hoped to express. For me, it’s less about the noise of politics and more about the clarity of choice. 🤍✨

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  5. DimmaJo Blog Avatar
    DimmaJo Blog

    You have said it all nihshab, it’s now left for those who want a good change to vote wisely

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much. Yes, sometimes everything that needs to be said is already there now it’s about mindful choices and quiet responsibility. 🤍✨

      Reply
  6. Paul McKnight Avatar
    Paul McKnight

    Very well said.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      So kind of you to say that 🤍 Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Vijay Srivastava Avatar
    Vijay Srivastava

    Rajeshwari ji,
    The way you have woven dreams, questions, and courage into that small mark of ink is deeply impactful as if, in a single moment, the entire spirit of democracy comes alive.

    What stands out most beautifully is that the poem is never aggressive, yet it leaves behind a strong and lasting message that the awareness of an individual is the true strength of a democracy.

    “A quiet mark, a powerful voice” this truly is the essence of your creation. The distinct beauty of your writing lies in its ability to stir a subtle yet profound movement within the reader’s inner being, without any forceful आग्रह.

    I look forward to more such soulful expressions from you in the future.
    Vijay

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Vijay ji,
      Your words truly touched my heart. The depth with which you understood and expressed your thoughts means a lot to me.🤍✨ For me, writing has always been a quiet attempt to understand my own inner world. The way you perceived that feeling so beautifully makes it even more special.The way you captured “a quiet mark, a powerful voice” is very close to the soul of what I try to express. Thank you, sincerely, for such thoughtful and heartfelt words. Readers like you make the journey of writing feel more genuine and alive.🤍✨
      Please keep your warmth and support coming 🤍✨

      Reply
  8. Waking Chronicles Avatar
    Waking Chronicles

    But do we really get what we voted for?

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Not always… but maybe a vote isn’t a promise of perfect results…it’s a reminder that our voice still matters. Even when things don’t turn out the way we hoped, that one small mark quietly says, we haven’t given up. And sometimes, that’s where change slowly begins.🤍✨

      Reply
  9. Bana.fahgeo Avatar
    Bana.fahgeo

    This is amazing! It is the right and responsibility and all types of items! One day we will make sure that that stays. One day. Yes! This is a good post and I am thankful!

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much 😊 Yes, it’s both a right and a responsibility and change begins with that awareness. Grateful for your kind words ✨

      Reply
  10. KK Avatar
    KK

    Well penned, Rajeshwari! I fully resonate with you.🙏💐💫

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much for your kind words KK✨
      It truly means a lot that it resonated with you 💛🙏🌸

      Reply
  11. gc1963 Avatar
    gc1963

    Hope the power be recognises and respects your power.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      I truly hope so too ✨A small mark may seem simple, but it carries the hopes and voices of so many people. 🗳️💛

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