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Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29

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Bangalore,India

0 posted 2012-06-22 11:08 PM

5th Studio Street

Heavy confused breeze played their naughty tricks,
That eve, roads took severe turns, walls without bricks,
Flying hopeless leaves watched those falling trees,
Rhythmic silver danced, twirled and sang with ease,

Egyptian kerosene oil lamp light gazed through,
Dusty untouched window, across creepers grew,
Half rusted bronze knobs of the door turned,
Old teak, creaking, menacing sounds returned,

Corner grabbed blank canvas with utmost care,
Vacant easel, cob web jewels adorned the chair,
Charcoal shattered, pastels hued, oils gone dry,
On dust filled studio floor, laid a dead dragon fly.

©Prasad.N June 23rd 2012
All rights reserved to Prasad.N

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

ebonygirl
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1 posted 2012-06-23 12:16 PM

Enjoyed, Prasad,
Ms. E

Mysteria

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2 posted 2012-06-23 12:29 PM

Such a vivid picture Prasad, and I enjoyed this poem so much.

Klassy Lassy
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3 posted 2012-06-23 05:02 AM

Ohhh, the apprehension builds trembles with the feeling of vacancy, but it's not empty. The images also point to abandonment of dreams and hopes. Is it not true that dragonflies are supposed to be a symbol of fortune? This poem is going to haunt my dreams tonight.

JerryPat2
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South Louisiana

4 posted 2012-06-23 07:01 AM

THIS is world class, Prasad. I have added it to my library to revisit time and time again.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22

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5 posted 2012-06-23 05:11 PM

You words make the vision come to life...a delight to read...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Prasad Nataraj
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Bangalore,India

6 posted 2012-06-24 02:14 AM

Thank you for taking time to read and comment,Ms.E. Appreciate it.
Thank you for taking time to read and your kind words, Mysteria. Glad you enjoyed my poem. Appreciate it.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Klassy Lassy. Thank you for asking, Dragonfly symbolizes-Maturity and Depth of Character (Self realization) and many more. Appreciate it.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Jerry. You are too kind to say such words. Appreciate it.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Karen. Thank you for your kind words. Appreciate it.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

ethome
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7 posted 2012-06-24 04:03 AM

Wow! You make those images really grow the way you bring this to a conclusion Prasad.
The silence of some types of reality.
Great writing

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

Prasad Nataraj
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Bangalore,India

8 posted 2012-06-25 02:12 AM

Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Eric. Appreciate your kind words.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
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Sunshine

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9 posted 2012-06-25 10:20 AM

Prasad,

the imagery in this lovely writing was spell-binding. I had no idea where you were taking me, but at the very end, I read it again, and this time, looked at it through the eyes of the dragonfly as he took his last flight.

Astounding! Thank you!

JamesMichael
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10 posted 2012-06-25 10:47 PM

Wonderful...James

Marchmadness
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11 posted 2012-06-26 02:47 AM

Beautiful ,Prasad. I especilly love the last verse.
Ida

Prasad Nataraj
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12 posted 2012-06-27 09:45 AM

Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Karilea. Glad you took that trip with the dragonfly.

Appreciate kind words.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, James. Appreciate it.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Ida. Glad to read your kind words.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

Margherita
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Eternity

13 posted 2012-06-28 04:08 PM

Powerful work, dear Prasad! It brings growing emotion with an almost apocalyptic touch, but there is the "blank canvas" as if it represented a promise of a future that is meant to be.

Excellent!

Margherita

2islander2
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14 posted 2012-07-07 03:07 AM

hi prasad, such a great atmosphere here, all images make shiver and walk around, thanks for the excellent trip in poetry kingdom,

yann

Michael

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15 posted 2012-07-08 02:02 AM

I thought this poem had wonderful imagery and phrasing. Even more so after reading your elaborations in the comments. Quite enjoyable.

Michael

Prasad Nataraj
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16 posted 2012-07-09 06:03 AM

Thank you for taking time to comment and reading, Dear Margherita. You are so positive with your response! Appreciate your kind words.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Yann. Glad you took this poetry trip and hope you enjoyed it. Appreciate your kind words.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, Michael. Glad to know enjoyed this poem. Appreciate your kind words.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

tonyV
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17 posted 2012-07-14 03:17 PM

Very well done, sir. Your talent is quite evident.

Alison

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18 posted 2012-08-05 05:26 PM

This is wonderful writing. The visuals that you created for me to savor, the way the words wove together, the smell of the dust all entranced me.

Love this!

Alison

Prasad Nataraj
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Bangalore,India

19 posted 2012-08-07 06:05 AM

Hi TonyV, thank you for taking time to comment. Really appreciate your kind words. Humbled!
Hi Alison, thank you for taking time to comment. Really appreciate your wonderful words.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

muted

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Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

20 posted 2012-08-10 05:11 AM

the scene was very vivid, easy to picture in my mind...a sweetness and a loneliness, a warm scene though.

Prasad Nataraj
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21 posted 2012-09-05 07:17 AM

thank you for taking time to reply, really appreciate your kind words!

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"
prasadnatarajan5.blogspot.com/

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