i guess, at times i walk on the waters,
the ebb, a reminder of my narrow chin.
i have a thing for kissing life.
and i do it precisely well.
i kiss and drink the sweetness,
the stars and the sound of the bells.
i metamorph into a syllabus of a veritable smirk.
dreams hold my mouth and put me back to sleep until i am awake like colours,
vibrant and throbbing a dark spot.
at times, i become seasons,
my body, a criss-cross of lanterns.
it’s small and beautiful.
And that’s how i inhale smoke,
my voice tore away like sunsets falling into the rivers.
streams of gushing ripples on my cheeks.
there was a time once,
when poetry was all Mediterranean Sea to me,
with potholes and hammers,
squirming noises of silence.
The semesters of trimmed life makes me a moon,
a person in illusion,
a mirage rising inside the languid skin.
Really love this, especially the subtle references to education through syllabus and semesters. And, I am a sucker for all things tide related so the ebbing sticks with me. As usual, beautiful imagery capturing the ebb and flow of emotions, the nature of poetry and your relation to it and how we sometimes are that moon, looking down on our lives, tugging on seas of thoughts.
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This was a random thing and I am amazed to see the kind of reception it got from you
Thank you!
Your words make sense and I feel the same.
We definitely are at times moon, and at times maybe nothing.
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Your random is always wonderful and you are most welcome. Your words always make sense to me and yes, sometimes we are nothing. I forgot to mention, I love your comparison of yourself to seasons – aren’t we all!!
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I love to compare myself to dust, nature, twigs and what not. Perhaps it must have been clear by now!
And your poetry speaks surreal things too, that I adore. So cheers to that!
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I know you do and it’s always so wonderfully done. Thank you, so much for your kid words.
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oops… kind words 🙂
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Gotcha.🌿
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I am almost in awe reading it. The stark contrast, the hues and the emotions so well defined. Brilliance in display
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See, kindness is floating in the air now.
Thanks!
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You poems are desirous. And I mean it
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I do not defy that, if coming from you.
Humbled
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I absolutely do. You cannot see us while reading. Try doing a poetry read, invite me and see if for yourself
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Lol. I totally can imagine that. And I am already chuckling.
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🌸😊stay charming
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🙏🙏
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Always wishing I could write like you, I love this
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You already are a gem.❤️
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MVS…so utterly rich and compelling. Every single word.
Beautiful painting, so beautiful.
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I am grateful to you, Bill.
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My pleasure. I so much enjoy your work!
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No moon shines so bright.
Moons but reflect 🌙
Stars emanate 🌟
In the rise and fall
a valiant soul
truly, poetically, radiates.
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Jeez, this is gorgeous.
Thank you for bestowing your love and blessings.
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My pleasure, for you are
a poetic treasure, MVS.
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Bravo! Loved the beauty of poem ! Amazing! Have a great Christmas 🎄💖💖🎶🍰💖🎶🎄🎶🎶💖🎄💖🍰🎄🎄🍰🍰🎶🎄🎶🎶💖🎄
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Very nice
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Awesome poem
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🙏🙏
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This is truly amazing!
I loved this poem, MVS
My favorite line :
‘At times, I become seasons’
Absolutely marvellous poem with beautiful imagery!
💓💓
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Shivani, I am so touched to read your sweet words. Love to you
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Hello Devika!
I have nominated you for the Sunshine blogger award, your poems are truly enlightening 💕💕
https://wordpress53370.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/sunshine-blogger-award-☀🌻/
Can’t wait to read your answers!
Have a nice day.
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I am so touched
Thanks.❤️
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This is the line that resonated with me most, “i metamorph into a syllabus of a veritable smirk.” Thanks for sharing.
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Hey, thank you Ali. ❤️
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A mesmerising read!💙
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❤️❤️
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at times, i become seasons,
my body, a criss-cross of lanterns.
it’s small and beautiful.
And that’s how i inhale smoke,
my voice tore away like sunsets falling into the rivers.
streams of gushing ripples on my cheeks…””” .this paragraph is wonderful yaa .loved your imagination as always…superb💕💕
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Kalyan, I know you have always encouraged and inspired me. I truly want to indicate my honest thanks to you.
Thank you for always being a constant, genuine reader.
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Choooopo chweeet😘…you are one of the best writers I have met devika…I am always in your aww of poems…I always want to think like you…but I will be restricted to my own imagination anyway..the bizarre framing and imagination and depth of emotions you blend in them…I am always a constant learner Infront of you
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Now, I am speechless. Thanks a lot.
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Okay…I like to make woman speechless…ego satisfied😂
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The poetry is beautiful, but still i felt something exquisite which I’m guessing is you. And i disagree w the fact, that the moon only reflects, for the moon, that oh adorns my night sky, is oh just so special, only to witness all my poetry revolving all around her, for oh she’s the only light, through which, one would read, what i might have to say. If you do get the deeper meaning hidden in this, do smile for me. 🙂
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Ah, I do thanks.,
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Oh, how I have missed reading your words! I am particularly fond of this piece because of the illuminating imagery. I felt the piece move like an ebbing wave crashing on shore. Your metaphors were very memorable and you just brought joy to me today. Thanks for sharing!! ♥️
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I am a fan of how you so perfectly meld mysticism and modernism!
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You are simply s beautiful person ❤️
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Thid is a beautiful poem VS, filled with lovely symbolism and imagery, perfection.
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Thank you so much. Yours is an uplifting compliment.❤️
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♥️
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I love the many beautiful images that you use here. So eloquent, shining and soft x
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Thanks!
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This is so brilliantly portrayed. As if I was reading the words while remembering someone I’m getting to know day by day. That person is amazing and so are your words. 🍃
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I m sure that person is amazing. Thank you for actually taking your time to imbibe my words. Really appreciate it 🌿
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Your words are always so profound. My mind feels with beauty..with unexplained metaphors..when I read your poetry.
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Megha, I have been reading you too lately, though I am not all the time able to comment but let me tell you, I do adore you and your work ❤️
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Thanks so much my poetess.
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“dreams hold my mouth and put me back to sleep until i am awake like colours,
vibrant and throbbing a dark spot.”..Gives me the surreal feeling of waking up from an unexplained dream and still suspended between the dreaming and awake state.
Loved reading it, Devika.
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Yes, it holds so many emotions. Thank you for leaving those amazing words. So touched🌻
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My pleasure D
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Love this also. Thank you MVS
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