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India: My blessed land
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India: My blessed land |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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Friends, Way back I had promised a very good friend of mine that I would write a poem on my country, India, the land I have always loved, and today, I am proud to have written something. How much ever flawed in poetic writing this might be, I am a proud owner of these feelings... I know each one of you have the same feelings for your country the one that you call home... I hope that you like this one... As always I look forward to your comments and views on this one... Thanks in advance. *********************************** India: My blessed land --------------------------- India, my country - Bharat, I call her, A land of mystery, My mother is she. A land of snake charmers, and tough farmers, Fishermen in the sea, Vibrant life I see. A land of beautiful flowers, Of coconut palm, rhythms soulful, A land of three seasons, Loving her has reasons plentiful. A land where love stories are sculptured in stone, Woven in fabric, coloured in spectacular shade and tone. Palaces, in glass and in marble, coloured pink, red and even gold, Temples, in awe of Gods in fables Lovely shrines for eyes to behold. Deserts, rivers, mountains and plains, Himalayas up north, oceans down south Sunny skies, wide horizons, distinct terrains, A land so fertile, gives food to each mouth. A land of the banyan tree, Serene shade of whom sheltered, Each pilgrim on an Inward journey, a path to Karma, to set him free. A land where life is sacred music is worshipped, art divine, Birds are love's messengers revered, Oh, I do love this land of mine. The glory of my motherland, so great, The lessons she taught, to be straight, The need to respect, twin entities of the cradle and the grave, to be brave, To pay the highest tribute due To the Mother and the Teacher And the martyr and the family, to love a fellow Indian as my brother. India, they call her, Bharat, I know my land so |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir, a beautiful poem. India sounds like a wonderful place. an excellent poem and a touching tribute to your homeland. ------------------------ "WE IRISH ARE TOO POETIC TO BE POETS, WE ARE A NATION OF BRILLIANT FAILURES." Oscar Wilde. |
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Dawn Eclipse Senior Member
since 2000-01-31
Posts 637The Horsehead Nebula |
Beautiful poem! I was really impressed with the way you talked about your country. It created a beautiful picture in my mind, and I thank you for sharing it with me. Wonderful poem.  "Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it doesn't stop a wise man from trying." Harry Anderson, "Night Court" *Cassandra Roseen* |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Sudhir! Nice to see you...I like this very much..India sounds wonderful. You have written a lovely tribute to your homeland. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Sudhir, this is excellent. Not only have you described so many things about your country but your national pride glows in your words. This is excellent, my friend. Impotence is Nature's way of saying "no hard feelings". |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Lovely work Sudhir! Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
As I have said before you are a wonderful writer, and this is another fine example I have friends that are from India, do you mind if I give them a copy of this poem? I am sure they would love it. All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderful poetry about what has to be a beautiful and unique place to be fortunate enough to live. Well done sir. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
To share your land and your words is true devotion...and thank you for sharing yourself in your photograph! Sunshine ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I am really amazed seeing all your responses. Thank you all for reading this one, your words really mean a lot to me. Your ever present support has really helped me... Thanks again, Sudhir P.S. Jeffrey, my friend, yes you may. Please go ahead... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sudhir I love the gentle poetic way you have described India...thru the eyes of a poet....James |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
James, thanks for your kind words...I have been gladdened by your words... |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This is a beautiful dedication to your homeland. My friend is from India, and she told me a lot about it. It seems like a beautiful place, and your poem does it justice. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Lorraine Nisbet Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 218Jersey City, NJ USA |
Sudhir~ An excellent tribute!! Thank you for sharing. ~Lorraine A great poet is nothing more....than a discovered amateur |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sudhir, what a beautiful poem, what a beautiful country you describe. The old saying "home is where the heart is" certainly applies to the fine love you have for your country. I really enjoyed the reading of this work because, most don't take enough time to pay homage to the country of their roots. Sincerly, E. Lewis True |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Sudhir-You wrote so we could see, I see a beautiful land and a sentimental gentleman. Very nice piece. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
LoveBug, Thanks for your kind words. Best wishes form this heart to you and your friend. Lots of smiles too Lorraine, Thanks for reading ethome, I am very glad that you enjoyed this one...yes, "home is where the heart is"...Thanks Gemini, Thanks for reading and posting your beautiful comments Regards to all, Sudhir |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Sudhir, this is an excellent poem!! A wonderful song to your country, your motherland. . . we should all be so proud of the lands that we call home. . .and it's nice to finally put your face with your words!!! Superb my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Sudhir, My friends absolutely adore this poem, thank you for allowing me to share it with them All my love, Jeffrey I lie awake in a world filled with dreams, but dreams can be so real when you don't know you're asleep |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Sven, Thank you, thanks for everything Jeffrey, I am glad that they liked it too. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Good words, good thoughts, good poem. Sy |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Many many thanks Seymour... Regards, sudhir |
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