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An offering to a dear friend.
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An offering to a dear friend. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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An offering to a dear friend ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I listen, O dear friend of mine, To your words that pronounce peace, Since from them emerge, a solace divine, To this soul that was broken to pieces. Tranquility, the result of a single gaze, Into this pure heart of yours, resurfaces Like a soothing breeze from the sea, A calming force, confidence reinstilled (in me) On this pinnacle of confused emotions Beholding a restless yesterday's eye, Distancing past's anguished commotions, Seeking your blessing, hitherto stand I. A guardian angel from within my dreams, Amazingly pleasant, so calm as it seems, My scarred heart for repair belongs to you, In another life, I promise to be in view. Sacred words from you have helped calm this soul, I can never repay the debt that I owe (to you), But I promise - in this life, next ones too, my goal, Will be to offer sincere regards to you, always true. An undemanding, never fading platonic love Is what I can offer to you my dear friend, That as long as there is a breeze that blows, Will set a living example, a glorious trend. ~~~ < !signature--> Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 06-27-2000).] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir, a beautiful poem. No greater gift exists than friendhsip. wonderfully written "but for the lovers, their arms Round the griefs of the ages, Who pay no praise or wages Nor heed my craft or art" Dylan Thomas. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the coutenance of his friend. (proverbs) very nice work once again sudhir. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Sudhir, You have done it again. Beautiful poem and wonderful offering to oyur lucky friend. This is very eloquent writing. I really enjoyed reading it.  Lone Wolf Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
A beautiful tribute, 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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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
yes, yes, yes...you've done yourself proud, my friend...and they will all come, and read, and say, oh my...to have a friend like You, Sudhir, is a great gift indeed... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
____________ An undemanding, never fading platonic love Is what I can offer to you my dear friend, That as long as there is a breeze that blows, Will set a living example, a glorious trend. ____________ The last verse was my favorite. This is a great testament to friendship! Beautiful Piece! --You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.-- |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Your soul shines brightly in this one, sudhir... |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Sudhir, this is an excellent piece of writing. ------------ A guardian angel from within my dreams, Amazingly pleasant, so calm as it seems, My scarred heart for repair belongs to you, In another life, I promise to be in view. ------------ This verse is my favorite. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
My distinguished friends, How could I ever thank you enough? How can I? All I can offer is two words THANK YOU... regards, sudhir |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
What a beautiful offering to your dear friend to know that they offered you not only a shoulder when you needed it but such heart felt thanks...I enjoyed this piece very much, thank you for sharing it with us as well~ |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Sudhir, your wisdom continues to amaze me. What a beautiful tribute to that greatest of gifts, friendship. Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
How lucky a friend is your friend, Sudhir...a wonderful heart-felt poem! |
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LarBear Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 138Kingston, New York |
Very Nice my "Friend". Keep up the wounderful work. LarBear |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Friends, Thank you all for reading and for your wondeful comments... Many regards, Sudhir Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Came back for another read...just as wonderful as the first time... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
Sudhir: What a wonderful way you've expressed your feelings for your friend. Your friend is very lucky to have a friend like you. You have a beautiful heart. kat |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Karilea, I read this once again courtesy you and could find the same echo felt when I wrote this... Thanks for everything and of course for being a friend... Kat, I am very glad that you liked this poem and am very thankful for your kind words... regards, sudhir |
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