In the Garden of Words

Whispers of the Heart
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‎How Poetry Turned Emotions into Eternal Words
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‎The early morning sunlight spilled through the half-drawn curtains, painting golden patterns on the wooden desk. A notebook lay open, its pages waiting—silent, patient, and full of promise. Beside it sat Arman, his fingers gently tracing the rim of a cup of tea that had long gone cold.
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‎For years, Arman had been a man of few words. He spoke only when needed, smiled politely, and hid his storms behind quiet eyes. But inside, his heart was a restless ocean, filled with unspoken feelings and unanswered questions. Life had given him joys, yes—but also losses, the kind that left soft scars on the soul.
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‎One evening, after a long day of work, he stumbled upon an old book of poems by chance at a small roadside stall. The cover was faded, the pages smelled of time, and the words—though written by a stranger—felt deeply personal. He read a few lines standing right there, and something stirred within him.
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‎“Perhaps,” he thought, “words could speak for what I never could.”
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‎From that day on, poetry became his quiet companion. Every night, when the world outside fell asleep, Arman would sit by his window and let his heart whisper onto the pages. His first poem was clumsy, full of half-formed thoughts and uncertain lines. But with each word, he felt lighter—as if the ink itself absorbed a bit of his pain.
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‎Over time, his notebook became his sanctuary. Each page captured a fragment of his life: a memory, a dream, a regret, a hope. He wrote about the laughter of children in the street, about sunsets that refused to fade, and about love that bloomed in silence. The poems were not perfect, but they were honest—and that made them beautiful.
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‎One day, his friend Samir visited and happened to glance through the notebook lying open on the desk. He read one of the poems quietly and looked up, amazed.
‎“Arman,” he said softly, “you’ve written what many people feel but can never say. You should share these.”
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‎Arman smiled faintly. “They’re just whispers of my heart,” he said. “Nothing more.”
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‎But Samir didn’t give up. He convinced Arman to submit a few poems to a local literary magazine. Arman hesitated for days, battling self-doubt. Finally, one night, with trembling hands, he sent three of his poems under the pen name A. Rahim. Then he waited, half-regretting the decision, half-hoping someone might understand.
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‎Weeks passed, and Arman almost forgot about it. Then, one morning, he received a letter. His poems had not only been published but had touched readers deeply. The editor wrote, “Your words carry warmth and truth. They remind us that even quiet hearts have powerful voices.”
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‎That single letter changed something within Arman. He realized poetry wasn’t just about rhyme or beauty—it was about connection. Each poem he wrote was a bridge from his heart to another’s. What began as a way to heal himself had now become a way to reach others.
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‎Soon, he started attending poetry readings at a small café in town. The first time he stood before an audience, his voice trembled, but as he read, the words flowed like a stream finally finding its course. When he finished, there was a soft silence, followed by heartfelt applause. In that moment, Arman understood—his whispers had finally been heard.
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‎As months turned into years, Arman’s poetry found its way into books, classrooms, and hearts. Yet, he never wrote for fame or recognition. He wrote because poetry had become his language of truth—his way of embracing the world and himself.
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‎Now, every morning, he still sits by that same window, pen in hand, the golden light spilling over his desk. Sometimes he smiles as he reads the old notebook—the one filled with his earliest poems, shaky and uncertain. They remind him where it all began: a man, a pen, and a heart full of whispers.
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‎For Arman, poetry was never about words on paper. It was about listening—to life, to love, to the quiet music within. And as long as hearts could feel and ink could flow, his story would never truly end—only continue, one whisper at a time.
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