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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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I let myself be a sailor and thought of tranquillity. Obviously what came to mind was the faraway watchtower.... The Lighthouse - A sailor's symbol of trusted quietitude On high seas settled an eventide At the faraway watchtower looked I, Flashing signals, lending peace inside, Sending Morse's dits 'n das, into the sky The Marathon Runner's rushed breaths, Now quietened, calmed, by timed lights From the distant lighthouse, oppressed By gusty cold frosty winds of the night. A victim of summer's heat, and winter's ice, Or even the fiery raging seas waves' hit Be it a summer equinox or winter solstice, Be it a lovely full moon or her eclipsed bit Many a captain's tranquil thought Lay upon its presence, assurance, That it will always be there, sought To bring out a smile in resonance. Be it a Godly ray or Ghostly wrath Be it an enemy or a friendly ship, The lighthouse shows each its path, To each one, appears a correct blip. Tumultuous thoughts, fears it dispels, A direction to life indeed, it lends, The watchtower serenely compels Me to love my enemy, make amends. ~~~ Peace to all ~~~ Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Wooooo Sudhir I LOVE THIS!! *S* love, michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh Michelle, you made me blush... thanks regards, sudhir |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir my breath has been stolen by the beauty of this poem, and rightly so you have excelled with this poem. It is ethereal and dazzling. the plot of our life sweats in the dark like a face the mystery of childbirth, of childhood itself grave visitations what is it that calls to us?" p |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
A tower of strength that selflessly glows, regardless of whether it is friend or foe  lovely sentiments penned...now if only we mere mortals can be so graciously giving in real life too.... |
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Yu Lan Senior Member
since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462New Zealand |
hehe, this one deserves applause.. loved it Sudhir!! -Lynne |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Wow, Sudhir, you must have been a sailor before, why don't you post this one in Voices on the web.. i will give you a vote if you do. hehe - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Brian, Ethereal and dazzling are two big words for me to take in one stride... I will try.. thanks a lot...  kaile, you picked up the sentiments part right... I am very gladdened... Thanks... Lynne, bowing in gratitude for the applause... thanks a lot... jamesjiao, the first time I am seeing your name... actually my mistake perhaps I do not visit this corner much, will do so form the near future... Thanks a lot for reading and your response... I have put up three in the Voices already... thats my quota for now, maybe I will improve upon this and in the next book endeavour I might put this up... What I could do now is thank you profusely for your words... maybe you could read my other works too, which will prove that I am no sailor at all  regards to all, sudhir. Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Sudhir - This is so beautiful. I could see each scene as I read, seeing this lighthouse in the distance. Wonderful!!! Bonnie |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully done, Sudhir! Denise |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sudhir, Just three words my friend . . . I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!  Excellent writing!! LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Sudir, Oh my, you have taken and beautifully surpassed the challenge given. What a fabulous poem, I love it, thank you for taking this challenge. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ Must have been your beacon light that led me to this spot ! Enjoyed your render so much. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Sudhir, This is very nice....I LOVE lighthouses and enjoyed this soooo much!! Bridgette "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Bonnie, I am glad I could present the visual... Thanks... Denise, Thanks a great deal. Your words are huge compliments... Lone Wolf, Thanks a lot my friend, glad that YOU LOVE THIS Lost dreamer, The pleasure was all mine... I enjoyed writing this so much... Thanks for the challenge... and for reading ... Marge, WOW what a response... Thanks Bridgette, So glad that you enjoyed this... thanks regards to all, sudhir. p.s. btw I have modified this a bit and posted the result in Open #8... (just in case you are interested)... thanks to all of you once again for the overwhelming support and appreciation... |
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