For that girl who once walked the shorelines.

 

A girl took a solitary walk

along the seashores of

a distant land.

And as she walked

she trudged to where 

the waves

came up to her bare feet.

As the waves gently splashed onto the brown sands

They left pretty bubbles on the hemline

and over her feet.

She thought about how the waters added

a touch of nostalgia

as they wet the sands in part.

Without a care

for the barefoot girl

who walked

alone

under the evening sun.

When the Sun came up or when it went down

Or when the waves were calm

or disgruntled

The sands never shook

under their mighty tirades 

Not when the tides were high or even low

They remained steadfast

as they were from days now gone

and will remain the same

for days to come.

-shobana-

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There's an Angel Watching Over Me

 

There's an angel

watching over me

With her wings

gently enfolding me

She guides me

Playing music on her lark

she sings to me

and fills me with happiness

Her heavenly presence strengthens me

as I walk through the corridors of uncertainty

There's an angel

watching over me

For surely as the rising sun brightens the world

She uplifts me

to heavenly glory.

-shobana-

On Shobana's Musings today: Wishing Things Were Different

https://shobanasmusings.blogspot.com/2026/09/wishing-things-were-different.html

Plus a Review from a Kind Soul in the UK

Angels do come in different guises

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I think about him

 

I think about him

On days cold

when the North wind blows

when I feel the chill

the calling from another land.

Was it you?

He smiled through

the dark days

He was Mama's boy

Lovable and Generous

He gave without thinking.

It's easy to make money

he told me many times

But to hold the hands of

a loved one

the clock ticks

as if to say

Not always will that

hand be there to clasp yours tightly

someday you will have to let go.

Your time or mine

is limited.

We hold each other

for a measure of time

accounted for.

I now recall his songs

and wonder

do you have one of yours

I can share the music

and hope the words fill your soul

wherever you are.

You were the dreamer

and so am I

wishing for the time we had together

to come back

to fill our lives 

with laughter.

Once more.

For Des.

-shobana-

On Shobana's Musings: Finding the Right Words

https://shobanasmusings.blogspot.com/2026/09/finding-right-words.html

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Of Yellow Butterflies and Pink Carnations

 

The crisp foreign air woke me up early

The day rises begin

I look out the kitchen window

and the yellow butterflies

greet me

in ways I want to be

Freely they float

from one plant to another.

They keep the world entertained

with their beauty and lofty wings that take flight.

Then, the pink carnations have

bloomed in pride

O, how pretty they are

in a pot of dampened soil

Fresh from watering

The dew-kissed petals

are refreshing

I touch, not wanting to pluck any from the stems

They are too precious to leave

the soil they have grown in

lest they are restricted in a vase

without the rays of the morning

sunshine to empower their beauty even more.

And I think

The grass has never been greener on the other side.

-shobana-

On Shobana's Musings: Malaysia Marks 69 years of Independence.

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Another Future's Information Guide - For the Digital Enthusiasts

Don’t forget to write as if you have lived your life as an Inca from the ancient era.

In that context, take the role of the protagonist when you write your dialogues, and

become part of the story. 

Right after my advert on The Faction Revolution Modules 1-3, the interest in the e-book from publishers, editors, and digital marketers has surprised me. The enquiries are often directed at The Children of the Sun, which reached Amazon's best-seller ranking on publication. I used the story as my case study, though all my books are written in the FACTION genre - to educate as well as entertain.

The stories written are based on real-life issues and integrated into a fiction category. 

For an accurate look at some of the information in the book, which comes with a free copy of Nature Poems, here's an excerpt just for you. I have priced the book as low as possible so everyone can read it. $0.99 and get a free copy of Nature Poems, written to encounter the peacefulness found in inspiring poems with great meaning. Visit Shobana Gomes's Bookstore here. People who have read it are motivated to read and write better.

Have a great weekend - shobana.

For the Digital Enthusiasts:

The future of digital enthusiasts will be an era of instant information overload. The hunger for connection is insatiable, though impetuous; digital nomads have turned the world around in almost every sphere of existence. And it's all due to a never-ending thirst for information.

There you go, I have given you what hungers and quenches the thirsts of the digital iconoclasts.

For the ‘Keepers of the Seal’ (Print Version):

The printed edition ensures that the details remain anchored within the pages of a bound book.  It can be referenced for future use. An addition that will come in handy whenever you need to read it at a glance. It is not merely a resource, but an accompaniment to your writing rituals in a Faction genre.

Introduction: Why Faction Writing Will Be Another Future’s Information Guide:

In the literary context, AI-generated content can erode the value of literature. AI content should only be used to extract the crucial points of a topic and treated as a learning tool. Just like Wikipedia, and the books you turn to for research material to help advance your knowledge and understanding of a subject.

Fiction writing, the traditional way, can feel too distant, while traditional non-fiction writing can feel too mundane, almost boring to the readers. This is where Faction is the bridge, providing the legitimacy of facts with an emotional touch to a narrative. In this module, we move beyond "contemporary storytelling" into "Truth+Fiction, a revolutionary storytelling method that has worked for me to tell my stories.

An unquestionable approach to adding facts within a fiction genre will allow you to preserve a veritable record of human history within a framework that is easy to consume and imagine.

Faction is a pragmatic approach to a world losing its grip on historical truth. It has turned into a connective arc that ensures history remains alive, vibrant, believable, and, most importantly, relevant to the people of tomorrow. It is another way of ensuring that historical events and other factual information are widely read and disseminated.

What Flower Might That Be?

 

What flower might that be

That hangs like some birds do - upside down

Do you think they resemble

the feathery ones, whose name I know not

either?

They captivate with their colours

On a dreary day

one can stare at the lavishness they provide 

the world - of beauty and uniqueness.

It'd be hard to place them in a vase, 

but then these flowers are not to be restricted.

They are meant to grow wild

Don't you think?

No vase will carry the same beauty

such that grown

in the wilderness

nor can the sunshine be happy

if they don't fill their whole form

with rays of yellow

nor can the early morning 

mist touch those petals

and give them a shine

like no other.

What flower might that  be

that I know not the name?

-shobana-

On Shobana's Musings: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

https://shobanasmusings.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-good-bad-ugly.html

Guyana's Voice

 

17 young chosen poets 

pay tributes to Guyana

and as I listened

I thought how heartfelt

their words were

to their countrymen

and all those present that night.

The Castellan House stood regal

in the dark

How magnificent the 19th-century structure was

With leaves that whispered surrounding

there were the secrets I was sure.

The land of many waters has

poets with a hundred thousand words

in their hearts and minds

Listen, the whispers run deep

in those waters that make up

this colourful land.

Listen to Guyana's Voice.

-shobana-

On Shobana's Musings: Poetry in Guyana - The Voice of the People

 https://shobanasmusings.blogspot.com/2026/08/poetry-in-guyana-voice-of-people.html

I learned the hard way

Written on the walls of Shobana Gomes: I prayed for the tiring days to be over, the bad times when nothing brought me peace. Then I remembered my children and knew that no matter what, I had to remind them of the good times we had together; they were suffering too. The smiles on their faces were enough. It was good to see them laugh - shobana

I learned the hard way

It wasn't written in any textbooks

How to survive pain

that struck me every minute, every day.

I learned to live through them

The anguish, and the inflicted pain

was unbearable.

I had no one to lean on

for my kind of malady

and 

I learned no one sticks with

someone hurting for long

Not if there wasn't anything in there for them

to benefit from

They say the right words when they see you

They try to portray care

and then behind your back

they shake their heads

and walk away

and their words turn spiteful.

I wondered then if I'd ever make it through

Here I am

I did!

I learned I didn't need you

but you learned from me and 

need me to the end.

-shobana-

Coming Soon on Amazon - Good God, Bad God. Read the excerpt here: https://shobanasmusings.blogspot.com/2026/07/good-god-bad-god-by-shobana-gomes.html

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Wildsound Festival presents A Poetry Reading, The Long Road, by Shobana Gomes.

WEEKEND READS JUST FOR YOU!

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Gods of the Digital Commune: An inspiring story about a man who was brave enough to make his vision a reality. Read about Stewart Brand and the first paper internet. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1768939

Get your copy of The Faction Revolution Modules 1-3 and find out how I engage my readers by blending facts with fiction. Read compelling stories that blend history and culture, reigniting the past through a brand-new faction storytelling method. Only USD 0.99 on Shobana Gomes' Bookstore: https://shobanagomesbookstore.blogspot.com. 

@Inkitt #storytelling #writingcommunity #factionstorytellingmethod #fantasy #historical #literature

Thank you for reading. Have a great weekend - shobana.

Chief Kai

In the heart of an ancient civilisation

Deep in the valleys of mysticisms

Lies myths, folklore, and brave warriors.

Yes, there were always the proud warriors to learn of

who fought for the love of a land and its people

and in one such story

Chief Kai of the Patamona tribe surfaces.

He fought for his race, his village, unto death

He left a trace for all mankind to learn

of a legendary sacrifice.

When his village is constantly attacked and raided

by the Caribs,

He prayed to the Great Spirit

The Great Spirit revealed in a dream

Give up your mortal soul to enter the spirited world above

Only then shall peace reign amongst your people.

With courage, and without hesitation

He plunged down the shrouded mist of the Kaieteur Falls

Taking in his wooden canoe special offerings

He died a warrior's death deep in the misted gorge

The mighty Great Spirit was thus appeased

And the tribe of Patamona were saved.

The End

-shobana-

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Wildsound Festival presents A Poetry Reading, The Long Road, by Shobana Gomes

WEEKEND READS JUST FOR YOU!

Another few more days to support me on @Inkitt with this story. Please press the like button after reading. Thank you.

Gods of the Digital Commune: An inspiring story about a man who was brave enough to make his vision a reality. Read about Stewart Brand and the first paper internet. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1768939

Get your copy of The Faction Revolution Modules 1-3, and find out how I engage my readers by adding facts to fiction. Read compelling stories that blend history and culture, reigniting the past through a brand-new faction storytelling method. Only USD 0.99 on Shobana Gomes' Bookstore: https://shobanagomesbookstore.blogspot.com. 

@Inkitt #storytelling #writingcommunity #factionstorytellingmethod #fantasy #historical #literature

Thank you for reading. Have a great weekend - shobana.

To the land of six races

There's that excitement when you board a plane

You will soon be among the clouds

But then, the heavens are higher still

I heave a sigh of relief that the ground below

has disappeared

into obscurity

The vast space above brings a measure of relief

You forget for a while

the troubles of the world below

The white clouds stand out in a blue sky

You will never see a blue cloud at any one time, 

would you?

Dark clouds gather,

and the turbulence show that all's not well

up where we traverse 

And

you say a prayer like one always does

in times of uncertainty

until

the calm settles once more

The final destination awaits me

Where might that be?

The land that was built by six races, about

six decades ago...

-shobana-

Read 'The Land of Six Peoples' on Shobana's Musings Newsletter:

https://shobanasmusings.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-land-of-six-peoples.html

Written on the walls of Shobana Gomes: Dark tunnels almost always lead you to the light. Just as when the time is right, clouds hide so the stars come out to shine bright.

Here are some stories you'll love. Read them on @Inkitt. If you liked the stories, please press the heart-shaped like button on the left, and please write a review. I'd love to know your thoughts. The books are entered for contests, and I appreciate your support.

Falling in love with a North Indian will take you to the streets of Trivandrum and back to the shores of Malaysia. Come join me in this exhilarating love story. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1733283

The Frenchman & His Lady: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/689705. It was quite an embarrassing moment when Maria first met Morabad. The beautiful Maria was swimming in the stream that ran alongside her house when the dashing soldier came searching for insurgents hiding in the jungles nearby...

Gods of the Digital Commune: An inspiring story about a man who was brave enough to make his vision a reality. Read about Stewart Brand and the first paper internet. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1768939

Get your copy of The Faction Revolution Modules 1-3, and find out how I engage my readers by adding facts to fiction. Read compelling stories that include history and culture that will reignite the past in a brand new storytelling method. Only USD0.99 on Shobana Gomes' Bookstore: https://shobanagomesbookstore.blogspot.com. 

Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead - shobana.

Don't Look Back

Written on the walls of Shobana Gomes:

Don't look back at the pain you have endured in the past. It carries nothing but heartaches. Every new day is a chance to make things brighter, to live, and strive to stay alive longer. Cherissez les moments que vous avez pour vivre.

Chérissez chaque instant, car une seule seconde peut être fatale.

Chérissez le fait de vous réveiller chaque jour.

Chérissez le don de la vie. - 2026.

THE FRENCHMAN AND HIS LADY

I took a walk in Paris one night

And watched the lovers there charm the sights

I watched a Frenchman and his lady love

When they kissed, their passion sizzled.

As they gazed into each other’s eyes

I could see that they were oblivious to a staring world

He got on his knees with a rose in his trembling hand

And proposed to her with a tender heart.

She looked at him from the height of her stilettos

Her racing heart I hear from as far as Syros

I guess it was a liaison - Francais

A twosome passion that was love

A "yes" it was to the man who dared,

To set her heart racing with a burning fire.

Ah, the French, they love their women with fervour

They speak the language of romance for sure

Their attention is much sought after

The lady was lucky to have a Frenchman as a lover.

A poem I came up with while writing The Frenchman and His Lover, a long time ago. 

The story is free to read on Inkitt. Here's the link. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/689705 

If you do read it, please like and review. Thank you.

Here are some weekend reads you'll love: If you liked the stories, please press the heart-shaped like button on the left, and please write a review. The books are entered for contests, and I appreciate your support.

Falling in love with a North Indian will take you to the streets of Trivandrum and back to the shores of Malaysia. Come join me in this exhilarating love story. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1733283

The Frenchman & His Lady: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/689705

Gods of the Digital Commune: An inspiring story about a man who was brave enough to make his vision a reality. Read about Stewart Brand and the first paper internet. https://www.inkitt.com/stories/1768939

Thank you for reading. Have a great weekend - shobana.