Mouni Roy writes a poem about the art of moving forward amidst divorce
Mumbai, June 30
Actress Mouni Roy decided to put her feelings on paper as she wrote a heartfelt poem after a long gap of 2 decades.
In the beautiful poem, the 'Brahmastra' actress said that life has a way of testing us, asking questions that one may never find answers to, but during such uncertain times, all one can do is keep moving forward, waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Mouni wrote,
"Some days, life arrives with its fists closed,
asking questions it has no intention of answering.
It teaches you the weight of silence,
the language of empty rooms,
the ache of carrying hope
when your hands are already full.
I've walked through seasons
where the sky forgot my name,
where even the moon seemed tired,
and morning felt like a rumour.
But darkness has a strange kindness.
It strips away every borrowed light
until you remember
you were always carrying your own.
So now, I don't chase the sun.
I simply keep walking.
One quiet step,
one stubborn heartbeat,
one small act of faith at a time.
And somehow,
without announcing itself,
the horizon softens.
The air forgives.
The light finds me
not because I deserved it,
but because it was always on its way.
Perhaps that's what living is:
not the absence of storms,
but learning that even the longest night
cannot negotiate with dawn.
So if life insists on making me wander,
I'll wander.
If it asks me to break,
I'll become the place
where the light chooses to enter.
After all,
every sunrise is just darkness
that finally remembered
it was never meant to stay.(sic)"
The post comes amidst Mouni's separation from husband Suraj Nambiar.
On May 14, these two announced their decision through a joint statement shared on social media that read, "We would like to state that we have decided to part ways and are taking the necessary time to address matters privately and amicably. After thoughtful reflection on evolving personal priorities, we have mutually chosen to move forward on separate paths with respect and understanding."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm not a fan of her acting but this poem really touched me. "Darkness has a strange kindness... it strips away every borrowed light until you remember you were always carrying your own" - lines like these hit deep, especially for anyone who's been through heartbreak. Good for her for finding her voice again.
In a culture where marriage is seen as "forever," divorce can feel like a personal failure. But Mouni's poem reframes it as growth and resilience. Respect for handling this with grace instead of bitterness. Hope she finds happiness on her new path.
The line "every sunrise is just darkness that finally remembered it was never meant to stay" is absolutely stunning. Poetry after 20 years - maybe heartbreak brings out the best artist in us? Whatever the case, Mouni is showing immense strength and I hope she finds her peace. 💫
Poetry is such a powerful healer. Mouni's words remind me of Rumi - finding light in the darkness, learning to walk even when the path is uncertain. Her generation of women in India are redefining what it means to choose oneself over societal pressure. Salute to her courage! 🕊️
I respect her vulnerability. In India, celebrities often hide their struggles behind perfect Instagram feeds. Seeing Mouni share something so personal and artistic makes her more relatable. The joint statement was classy, and now this poem shows she's processing her emotions in a healthy way. Good for her.
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