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And then came the light... dedicated to Sunshine
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And then came the light... dedicated to Sunshine |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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"Twelve lines of dark brightened by six lines of light" Dark giant clouds howl, holding guilty burdened rain, In their upbringing planting throbbing mournful pains, Weaving dark criss-crossed blanket patterned in grey Nemesis of horrid uprising intimidates a senile prey. Maniacal hunter raises his angry poison-fanged hood Bristling furious roars aloud in thunderous raucous feud, Shapeless shadows laugh in a tormented lunatic streak White lightning widely grins, flashing teeth of a freak. Vivid reminders of yesterdays, a peep-show of failures, Obscurity defaced, peace of mind crushed by mocking jeers, Torrential rains pour, in a violent war, drowning the soul, Echoing dripping sounds of bloody tears falling in a hole. Then another hole in the skies opened, filtering bright rays, Forming a rainbow upon feathery clouds, in a colourful spray, Sunbeams peeped from the other side of an unbound one-way hole, Showering divine blessings on rebirth of a virgin white soul. Golden azure luminous hue in an everlasting glow, lustrous view, Shone in refreshed colours as life begins anew, hopes renewed ~ Is it not true that life offers more time in pain than in joy, but the joyous moments live forever?... just another thought [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-22-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A song the bengal tigress sings over homeland soft bells ring shall I be but of one soul when thy words come make me whole rebirthed, reborn, each day springs new when upon your face I softly view. Sudhir, I am enchanted, and honored, and my appreciation to this goes both said, and unsaid...as you simply take away all of my speech... you are too kind... thank you... Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
A constant source of inspiration and restorer of faith in self through friendship and appreciation, I have to thank you for everything... regards Karilea, sudhir |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
I am terribly sorry but I feel a huge itch to bump this one up...  regards, sudhir |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Sudhir, So many pictures went through my head while reading. I am impressed by your mastery and your gift with words. Dee |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thanks for the huge compliments and the kind words, Dee... regards, sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 08-23-2000).] |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Sudhir, Any tribute to Sunshine gets a reply from me, as she is super great, as is this poem. Love, Marcy |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Beautiful...  HUGS |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marcy, yes she is ... Thanks for coming by... and taking the time to respond... RainbowGirl, Thanks a lot... regards to all, sudhir |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
I knew that this girl was in need of a dedication but my muse is cranky about writing nice things about people..lol besides Sudhir such delicate artistry should be placed in the hands of a skilled and graceful poet. What can I say but a truely wonderful dedication and excellent poem. "Beyond all this good is the terror,The grip of a mercenary hand,When savagery turns all good reason, There's no turning back, no last stand,"I.Curtis |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Alle', thank you... Brian...in need? Oh my...I've GOT to go check my ego... Sudhir, thank you again...I come back frequently to see what nice things people have said about your glorious work... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
brian, your presence in this thread has graced the poem ... thanks for your lovely and kind words... Karilea, Thanks once again for being there ... regards, sudhir |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sudhir there is no question about the content at the end of this poem and what a wonderful poet to pay that tribute to. She suddenly comes along like a ray of sunshine and lights up everyone's perspective of life just like sunshine does to an overcast day. Well done my friend! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thank you ethome, thank you so very much... My regards, sudhir |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Sudhir this is great, even though I don't know Sunshine I feel like I know her a little bit through this poem. Thanks Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Kethry, just stay a while and you will bask in the gloriously divine light of Sunshine... She is truly a poetess of the Ra... Thanks a great deal for coming by and reading and responding too... regards, sudhir |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
I love the use of colour to illustrate the word!! Wish I had thought of that! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Just one theme of expression, my friend... O English Rose, many thanks for coming by to read this... regards, sudhir |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ethome, what kind words, thank you... Kethry, we will come to know one another, trust me |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Sudhir~ You are MAVALOUS ! A rousing tribute to one so fair. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
How absolutely beautiful!! Your heart glows in this piece Sudhir and Sunshine.....we can only agree you inspire brilliantly! |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
I know we all use the word Beautiful alot but this is "Truly Beautiful".....What a tribute to such a worthy friend. You have a loving heart and talent just flows from your pen.......... Jenn E |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Marge, Thank you Butterflies~, so glad that you feel that way... thanks Jenn, Thanks a huge bunch... regards, sudhir |
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Sunshine
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Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marge - one can only glow when Mistress Inspiration leads on... Butterflies - how kind of you!... Jenn - I am truly honored. Thank you!... |
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susanbartee Member
since 2000-08-15
Posts 119Channelview, TX USA |
Sudhir, loved this one. It is so true that most of my life has been full of alot of pain, but those joyous moments can never be forgotten as that is just what keeps me going....looking for the next joyous moment. Sunshine, you are the sunshine in my eyes, although I don't know you..I feel so much in your poetry. Smiles!! |
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Sunshine
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Susan, this is a lovely compliment, and if you hang around enough, even you will begin to wear shades...  Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Susan, I am glad that you enjoyed this one... and the rest you heard from my good friend Karilea aka Sunshine... regards, sudhir |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Sudhir, what a wonderful and beautiful tribute to our Sunshine. I do so enjoy reading your work as well as Sunshine's. |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Sudhir I do not know the friendship that is shared between you and Sunshine, but this was an excellent dedication to her. I also loved your imagery in your verses and the color used in the last verse. Excellent touch. Garfield |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Eloise, thank you for partaking of Sudhir's work, and of mine. I know Sudhir is smiling, as I, that our work is enjoyed... Garfield, Sudhir enjoys the same relationship as I will most likely garner with you...one of mutual respect and admiration, for Sudhir is a fine, talented poet...and he helps to make me shine... |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Eloise, I thank you so much for coming by and reading... and yes, like Karilea says... I am smiling here... Garfield... I think Karilea replied to your pondering thought... and I add my many heart felt thanks to you for coming by... My regards, sudhir |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Yur heart is a rainbow of happiness and full of sunshine for us all. Wonderful piece. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
O Mark, my friend, many thanks... regards, sudhir |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
I can sense the friendship between you and Sunni, Sudhir. I truly loved this poem. It was dedicated to a great girl Thanks for being a friend Sunshine (and not just a friend to me)! You truly inspire the most talented of poets (Sudhir) especially with his imagery! (she says green with jealousy) Sudhir, are you going to help me on the prose or not?!  stay cool don't forget the shades Sunni ~~Lavada~~  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thank you Lavada for your kind words and yes I am ever ready to help you with your prose.. drop me an e-mail ... regards, sudhir |
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sweetcollege_girl Senior Member
since 1999-12-03
Posts 872just about where I want to be |
Ok, I *dropped* your e-mail...go check. SCG |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
A truely lovely poem and tribute to a great poet. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Gemini, thank you, but "great" will come some day...certainly not yet. But you did make me grin! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Thank You so much Gemini for coming by and posting your response too... and I am really sorry that it took me this while to get back to this ... regards, sudhir [This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (edited 09-04-2000).] |
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Trew Member
since 2000-06-10
Posts 365Ottawa, Canada |
Sudhir, I fear I don't reply as often as I should sometimes, but I don't believe that there is a reason more fitting than this... A tribute written by a fine poet for another. An exquisite work, for an exceptional reason. To you, Sudhir, and to Sunshine, my applause. Trev. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Trew, That makes your very presence so honourable.... Thanks a great deal... regards, sudhir |
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