POETICbug: 2014

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The Brave and the Bold

The distorted dark line on my cheeks,
A burning sensation at my eyes' corner crease,
Reminds me of a weak past night,
When I surrendered to fate in a fight,
But today's bright new day is what I strongly hold,
For success ushers the brave and the bold.

#Hexoem (Hexa+Poem)

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Thoughts of a vacant mind

There's nothing now, that I fear,
Such a feeling has been smeared,
Acute chaos in which I grind,
Is just a thought of my vacant mind,
And now, in God's beautiful world, that is,
I crave for nothing but bliss

# Hexoem (Hexa+Poem)

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Chai - The Indian Tea

Raging fire,

On it the pan,

Elated water,

In goes the affable milk,

Some sugar to sweeten,

Now the cured leaves fall,

The passionate brewing colour,

And then;

The fresh hilly aroma,

As it jigs,

We all wait.

Gurgles into ~

A poor cracked glass

or a black tin can,

or a fair, crystal saucer,

No difference it makes,

Impartial always ~

In being a pauper’s only food;

or a rich evening sip,

Bestows blissful relaxation,

Infusing energy,

It tastes the same to all.

How much we could learn from this ' Chai' ?

Celebrating 15000 visitors with the quintessential "Chai"

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A Conversation with my shadow

In arms of the lonely night,

When the cricket sounds loud,

I acquaint the empty street,

Where a single lamp-post stands lit,

Each day I pass by the lighted patch,

And cross the darkness after that.

Today I hear a hushed voice calling,

I stop to find only the stranded land dwelling,

“You look down upon me every day”,

States the voice grieved.

I look down in dismay,

And encounter my shadow, speak.

I ask it, why this chance meet up?

It looks at me in surprise and replies,

“I tread with you in all paths bright,

But darkness keeps me out of your sight.”

When times difficult you leave me astray,

I say, opportunist betray.

Saddened by the harsh remark,

My shadow glides apart and says,

“If I had the soul of you,

I could fight the darkness through.”

Until your strength takes a stand,

I say, Shadow, you better hide in black.

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Cry of my empty womb

Of flesh and blood,

I write this story,

Untidy, unstrung chords,

Unforgotten lullaby lost,

Crippled cradle cries,

Knitted socks unwind,

To cuddle, to dandle,

A broken toy lies,

As plaits and red ribbons,

Traverse a torturous journey,

Might, mightier, mightiest wins,

Her first breathe incomplete,

Her last cry unheard,

As an un-satisfied family

and a helpless mother,

Stand to witness,

my daughter's brutal murder,

Filled with guilt and pain,

All I have is your wondrous nine months

and now shame,

No flesh, no blood in me remains,

Only your carcass;

And my empty womb laments.

{Even today somewhere in some clumsy corner someone will be forcibly aborting a girl child, mercilessly. To all of them I request, please STOP ! I would not be writing this today if I wasn't lucky enough to be born to my parents. So please try to be lucky for your child whether boy or girl.}

This poem is published in the Fox Chase Review Summer 2014 edition.
(http://www.thefoxchasereview.org/poetry.html)

This poem also features in The Fox Chase Review nominations for Best of the Net 2014. http://foxchasereview.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/our-nominations-for-best-of-the-net/

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With You, forever

"I would be dusted,
Cleared off in ashes one day,
But it would only be the flesh,
That I loved you,
Loved you beyond imagination,
Imagination of the heart,
Would stay back as a memory,
In you, with you and around you forever."

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Shyla

The first drops on the soil
Inundates the air with
The earthy aroma
And her intoxicating beauty
As if she was young again
Fresh and green

Leaning on the terrace walls
Dripped in the first rain
I quietly watch over to my side
Where she is smiling at him
From the corner of her eyes
Reminding him of her charm
And he returns her a flying kiss
As the breeze touches her
She hides her face and moves away
But he holds on
To her hands
Still soft and shivering
Like their first meet
She taps him with poise
And he says in love,
"Shyla your hands look wrinkled.
Are you 16 or 60?"
She giggles like sixteen, replies,
"You forgot again ? I am 72, dear."

# Shyla, the ever young sweetheart

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Haiku - Weaver

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 21 - Letter W

WEAVER

On a broken stool,

At the narrow sidewalk, she

weaves a new basket

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Umbrage

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 21 - Letter U

Umbrage

Mighty tide of life

awaits, as the baby leaves,

it’s mother’s umbrage

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Haiku - Teardrop

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 20 - Letter T

TEARDROP

Disobedient

Breaking out of its fences

The tiny tear drop

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Smile

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 19 - Letter S

SMILE

A hope that it's fine
Brings together all, like twine
An innocent smile

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Rain

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 18 - Letter R

RAIN

From the blessed above

Onto to her slender waist

Diamond droplets fall

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Quit

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 17 - Letter Q

QUIT

To break out of fetters

Reach out to inspiring new

Is to move, not quit

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Peacock

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 16 - Letter P

PEACOCK

Elegance fanned out

Glorious portray of art

Nature's masterpiece

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Optimism

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 15 - Letter O

OPTIMISM

When dark clouds shroud sky

It's not sunlight, away gone

Its rain arrives home

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

Could not post yesterday due to net connectivity issue. But would still like to continue the Challenge. :)

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Haiku - Nest

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 14 - Letter N

NEST

Twigs and leaves interlaced

Clinging to a hope, no fall

Little lives squeaking

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Mother

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 13 - Letter M

MOTHER

The shawl in winter

The water, quenching summer

The cover from rain

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Letter

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 12 - Letter L

LETTER

Emotions preserved

On frail paper forever

As reminiscent

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Kite

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 11 - Letter K

KITE

Kissing the cold air

With friends, love and many more

Up, dances the kite

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Joy

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 10 - Letter J

JOY

A tangy squeeze of smile

Elated in spirits, abound

Little drop of joy

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku - Ink

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 9 - Letter I

INK

In the veins it flows
Shaping thoughts into words, strong
A writer's lifeline

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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Haiku

This is my second year in A to Z April Challenge 2014.

After the enriching experience of 2013 I decided to continue yet again. And this time more streamlined. As I was learning to write 'haiku' I thought to make it my theme for this year's challenge. I learnt haiku with a image is far more captivating and so I will try to combine my haiku with a relevant photo. I am sure with so many experienced poets participating in this challenge I would get the right kind of feedback for my haiku to improve. There could not be a better forum than A to Z April Challenge to get readers and reviewers for your work. I am thankful for this opportunity to the entire team.

Day 8 - Letter H

HAIKU

Seven Five Seven

Prompts from nature, its creations

Forms poetry, small

This is a submission to A to Z April Challenge 2014

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