I was told since beginning to breathe. Outside the loathing empty voice.
Like a romantic bud blossoming under the clear sky.
I knew i had some issue. I was often mad.
People called me anxious.
And life vomited every disgusted feeling, a black hole on my face.
I survived that.
i survived my anxiety.
The hollow arch of turpentine water did amaze me.
Somedays, the summers ring into my ears like a blade.
i had seizures too in the past. The ones that would burn my entire body
I became a quiet monologue, left to flip through times.
And often, I would swim among the pages of words,
words of my rummaging eyes, seeking nothing but love.
nothing but life,
oh, that life.
Iterative steps to defy this melancholy.
I rest this white clapping body onto the walls of poetry now.
it holds me like a lover.
In honor of- world poetry day.
Also, I like to keep my punctations just the way it is. (i=I)
Obviously I loved the whole piece, but your finale was deeply resonant
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That was so quick but I am glad you liked it. Many thanks to you.
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I know, lol! I’m never usually the first to read anything but I have some time to loiter on WP today and there you appeared.
Plus I read super fast.
😉💕
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Oh, I see.
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Ur poems are so beautiful !❤
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Thank you, girl
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Glorious!
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🙏🙏
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Poetry is redemptive.
I Love this piece.
Happy world’s poetry day!
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Thank you and same to you!!
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I am blown away by this Devika. I relate to so much of it. You have done this so well. Far better than I ever could.
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Hey, thanks . Means a lot dear.
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Welcome
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Nice👌👌
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Thank you!
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Lovely! ❤
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I guess poetry is the true love.!💙
Beautifully written and YES FINALE WAS DIVINE!
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Thanks sweetheart. And I can see how much you liked it.❤️
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World poetry day must rejoice at this effort to celebrate it
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Aye! Thank you so much.🙏
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I became a quiet monologue, left to flip through times … I rest this white clapping body onto the walls of poetry now.
it holds me like a lover
Great tribute to poetry, Devika!
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Thank you. I so enjoy reading your feedback.
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You are welcome. Your poetry is so wonderfully complex!
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❤️❤️
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“I became a quiet monologue, left to flip through times.” I love that.
This is a gorgeous tribute to world poetry day, even more powerful with your personal details.
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Yeah my personal details. Glad you noticed that.❤️
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How funny…I just came back to your page and noticed Basilike’s comment which I did not see when I wrote mine. I guess it’s obvious how great those lines are 🙂
I remember the things you have told me before, you have truly gone through a lot and I admire you for it! and that you make such beautiful art out of it all 🌸
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Yeah, even u was surprised to see those similar comments.
And thank you for knowledging my journey.
I guess everyone over here has gone something through. We all are brave.
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You are welcome!
Yes…everyone has a story, and it is so important to know you are not alone. Some people deal with extraordinary things with so much grace and perspective, it’s inspiring ❤
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So beautiful!👌
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Just like you.❤️
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🤗🤗🌺🙏
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Beautiful poem
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Thank you, appreciate your words!
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A Charming read – great metaphors as always – and the quote on the picture is just wow
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I wrote it after reading those words only.
And thank you yet again.
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Aha brilliant
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Nice one
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Thank you.
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Your welcome
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Loved this one, too. (I am yet to come across a piece by you that I don’t love, but something just tells me I won’t)
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Haha. I am glad that it made you think that.
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Awesome poem!
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I enjoy reading your authentic canvass work- and twist and turns of lost unheard words meandering through the galaxy on fragments of whispered breaths in search of an attentive heart that listens to every…syllable said.
Please never stop writing, I hate to return to feeling alone in the same galaxy. 🙂
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That is so touching. And no, I will not stop writing. We all are sailing in the same boats
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Thank you!!
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Wait, what? you have your own boat? I’m adrift on the wreckage of my heart. Swing by and pick me up anytime… 😉
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boat is one, we all are sailing in that same one! Haha
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This comment really caught my eye, wonderful! 🙂
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I am all smiles.:)
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Thank you.
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The words are where we find solace, and your poetry takes one there only… I’ve always been fond of your vocabulary (even though it’s been very long, I hope you remember I always used to be in awe of your words) 🙂 Hope you’re doing good.
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Hey, how have you been?
Ofcourse I remember you. I never forget my genuine readers. So many thanks and hope you are doing good in life.
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I have just been back after a lightyear. 😂
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I am glad I don’t have exams hovering above me now. “Harsh is a free elf!” 😂😂
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So good to hear that brother.
You have some time to write, perhaps!
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Haha, I am afraid of writing something now. I don’t know why (nervous smiles) It’s just like, coming back to a home after so long that you shy from entering your own room. Haha, that’s a very stupid analogy.
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Beautiful as always
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🙏🙏
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lovely poetry Devika Mathur ~ an enjoyable read for me
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Alright, that full name though.
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Beautiful, it resonates wonderfully.
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Thank you, lovely.
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nice
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Beautiful ❤
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Many thanks.
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Beautiful art❤
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🙏
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Such beautiful words! You are so talented and look forward to seeing more of your writing !
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This is incredibly beautiful and vivid. I strongly feel I can relate to those feelings.
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Thankyou.
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this is so beautiful. I love the lines “I became a quiet monolouge,” and “I rest this white clapping body onto the walls of poetry now.
it holds me like a lover.”
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That line intrigues me as well.
Thank you for bestowing your love.
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Beautiful
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Wonderful
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Very beautiful. I loved it.
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Beautiful and powerful!
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Thank you.
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Deep and beautifully written.
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Thank you.
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And life vomited every disgusted feeling, a black hole on my face.
I survived that. So good.
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“I became a quiet monologue” fantastic, love it.
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I am grateful.
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Beautiful Poem!! I am wondering if you could post the email to submit to Olive skin? I would like to submit some poetry
Thanks. JomillyArt
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The email id is there on my post.:)
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😊 thank you
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Such a beautiful poem!
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Beautiful piece♥️
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❤️
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Superbly written!
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