#AtoZ Theme Reveal 2020: 26 Letters of Love

Love: this four-letter word
Holds power in its grasp
that can move mountains, raise floods
Inspire you to greatness
Drive you to madness
But
What does this four-letter word mean to me?


I have had a difficult relationship with love and through these 26 poems, I hope to explore the different facets of it so I may understand it better.

Though I have had someone or something in mind while writing the poems, they are all written in first person to have a more universal appeal. Some poems are fiction stories written in poetry format and some are just silly strings of words because they made me laugh.

It will be quite an achievement for me to write not 1, not 2 but 26 whole poems. As someone who cannot rhyme to save herself, despite all my efforts, they still have a musical quality to them. Or so I think.

It has been an interesting journey of self-discovery as I continue to write these. Hopefully some of them will resonate with you as well. I’ll see you in April!


A to Z is a daily blogging challenge scheduled for the month of April and this is my fourth time participating. My previous attempts were:

  1. AtoZ 2017: The stories we love best live in us forever
  2. AtoZ 2018: The Adventures of Radha
  3. AtoZ 2019: 26 Myths and Legends

I absolutely adore this challenge and work extra hard to ensure I participate properly, which is why I usually start preparing from January! Adios for now.


  1. I am angry at you
  2. Between your pages
  3. The chasm
  4. Once the dust settles
  5. Everything but mine
  6. Foolish
  7. Guns and roses
  8. Hero
  9. The inner circle
  10. A jar full of promises
  11. I have not been kind to you
  12. My lighthouse
  13. How much do I love thee?
  14. Lonely no more
  15. Out brief candle
  16. Do not pity me
  17. The quest
  18. Remember me
  19. The blue-coloured stone
  20. Trapped
  21. Underneath the skin
  22. Intertwined vines
  23. Will you love me then?
  24. XOXO
  25. You and I
  26. Zenith

57 responses to “#AtoZ Theme Reveal 2020: 26 Letters of Love”

  1. You’ve been preparing from January? That’s truly inspiring!

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    1. I like to over prepare! Thanks Ranjini.

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  2. What more can you ask for? Poetry and love:) Hopefully, there is some longing and some mystery thrown into the mix:)

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    1. Haha and some angst and anger and betrayal too ๐Ÿ˜€ Thanks Namratha.

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  3. Love and poetry is a great combination. Congratulations on your streak and your choice of theme. All the best. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thanks Shweta.

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  4. Tough challenge! Love and poetry a beautiful tango… I’ve never tried A TO Z challenge. So knowing somebody started preparing from January is like WOW for me. All the best dear โค

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    1. Thanks Kikibee. AtoZ is almost like a a self-punishment ๐Ÿคฃ but it’s worth the effort!

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  5. Always in for poetry, Suchita. I love your creations. Looking forward to your posts.

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    1. Thanks so much Ritu!

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  6. Ohh this is something to look forward to. When it comes to love, words and poetry can be endless. All the best for the challenge! ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Thanks so much Darshana!

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  7. Though I have loved, I believe it is a very tricky subject and always tried to keep myself from indulging in talks related. This theme of yours is pulling me to reading your poems. Definitely reading your poetry.
    Do check out if my theme interests you: http://www.rightpurchasing.com/a2zchallenge/
    –rightpurchasing.com

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  8. Your prose is so riveting that Iโ€™m sure your poetry will be equally so . Itโ€™s a shame about bad relationships but writing about them in poetry is easier than in prose . I know because I feel more intensely in verse . Hope this is a cathartic experience for you . I look forward to reading you this challenge

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    1. Thank you for your very kind words! Yes it has been a cathartic experience and I do feel verse is a lot more raw than prose because verse does not give you the liberty of getting distracted with descriptions, etc.

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    alpanadeo

    Poetry writing…woooo. I am bad at poetry writing. In college days, I used to do some shero shayari but poem..was not and is still not my cup of tea. Might get some inspiration from your posts.

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    1. I don’t know the p of poetry writing but I do love writing them. There’s something challenging about conveying meaning through limited words. Thanks Alpana.

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  10. I am really looking forward to some soothing poetry on Love here…and, you are an amazing writer, surely, this is going to be such a treat!!

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    1. Awe thanks Ninu. Don’t know about being great but I do try.

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    Dr. Surbhi Prapanna

    Loved the theme suchita, looking forward to read your posts. all the best

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    1. Thanks much Surbhi ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Wow, you started in January! You’re ahead of the curve. Looking forward to reading your musings on love in poetry format. Enjoy the challenge!

    I’ll be working hard on flash fiction this year ๐Ÿ™‚ https://theresaly520.wordpress.com/2020/03/17/haiku-feline-above-a-z-2020-theme-reveal/

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    1. Haha yes, I am an overthinker. Thanks Saly.

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  13. “As someone who cannot rhyme to save herself, despite all my efforts, they still have a musical quality to them. Or so I think.” Shall learn something from you.

    My theme is connected to profession. Industrial Engineering Practice in Top Global Manufacturing Companies – Top 100
    https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2020/03/industrial-engineering-in-top-global.html

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    1. Haha poetry writing isn’t something you should learn from me. I have no form or structure! But thank you for your kind words.

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  14. Poetry and love – two of my favorite things. Looking forward to your posts.

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    1. Thanks Deborah ๐Ÿ™‚

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  15. I am super excited to read heartwarming posts, Suchita. Love is such a beautiful emotion, exploring it through this challenge will be a wonderfully positive read in a world full of negativity.

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    1. I hope they are positive – because love isn’t always a positive force. Thanks Mayura ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Love is a positive emotion – but the reactions to it could be positive or negative. I am looking forward to explore each and every aspect of love with you.

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      2. An interesting distinction. I shall keep this in mind while crafting a few poems.

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  16. 26 expressions of love sounds great. Looking forward to read your expression in the form of poems this April. Cheers!

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    1. Thanks Shilpa!

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  17. What a nice theme. I’m sure it will be a challenge to write 26 poems on love. Weekends In Maine

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    1. Thanks Karen. Yes they have been a challenge but worth it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Sounds like a fantastic challenge.

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  19. 26 poems on love sound interesting, Suchita! Imagine the different shades they’ll take. Excited to read them!

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    1. They do sound different but same. Hopefully I’ll do them some justice. Thanks Varsha.

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    gigglingfattie

    This sounds like a lovely theme! I’m very excited to read your posts

    Giggle Fattie
    http://www.noloveforfatties.com

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    1. Thanks much ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. Love and Poetry, what more do we need to pull us to your Blog. Looking forward to your posts, Suchita.

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    1. Thanks Mayuri ๐Ÿ™‚

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  22. This should be interesting and the more higgledy-piggledy the better!

    My A-Z Reveal!

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    1. Thanks Keith. For now, trying to reduce the higgledy-piggledy!

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  23. You know I’m really looking forward to this. What an exciting theme there, Suchita. You had me at Love ๐Ÿ˜›

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    1. Haha thanks Shalini. Hopefully they’ll make some sense!

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    Jyoti Jha

    An excellent theme Suchita! Eagerly looking forward to your Poetry. Best Wishes!

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    1. Thanks much Jyoti.

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    Waiting for the marvels from you, Suchita! Best of luck ๐Ÿ€

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    1. Thanks Swarnali ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. The AtoZ Challenge is really an undertaking, especially when someone, like you, chooses a literary theme. But I’m sure you can do it!
    Well done!

    @JazzFeathers
    The Old Shelter – Theme Reveal – Living the Twenties

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    1. Thanks Sarah, you flatter me. I just hope I am able to write all 26 in time ๐Ÿ™‚

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  27. Wonderful theme, Suchita. Looking forward to your poetry. As a person who cannot really rhyme well, I am always in awe of people who can. Kudos and all the best.

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    1. Thanks so much Meena. I can’t rhyme either. I sometimes feel my poems are just broken sentences!

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  28. I’m looking forward Suchita… There’s poetry and there’s love…Deadly combination!

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    1. Haha thanks Sonia!

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