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Reflections of a face... inspired by Doreen's poem Reflecting Herself
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Reflections of a face... inspired by Doreen's poem Reflecting Herself |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium 
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Reflections of a face Pondering thoughts intriguing face moon in light phase -- precariously caught between slip knots - tied yet unbound, free but shackled weak, seemingly strong stilled, yet on the run batting eyelids to bat out hellish nightmares -- wildfires - of yesterday's love of today's lonely rear-view mirror of a favourite gravy train. Discriminating thoughts of life and after-life - selfish yet selfless, shrewd yet kind, caring but unequal, loving the poor more than the rich in a class divide, fears struggle -- to be calmed, serpentine queues - irrational rush faithless religion; loveless love, careless care, hopeless hope, faceless face, fact-less fact, demystifying truth, desperate justice -- both eyes blind, literate society reads, writes, but never listens to other people's sad sounds. Returning to self, in the selfish way still thinking, static in motion, flooding emotions panicky caution human in relation wild yet tamed desires hidden in deep dark caves wanting love, yearning needs, craving yearns, lost in crave. Hush, the thoughts seem to speak in a shrouded human enclave. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hush, no. Continue to speak, so that we may all be enriched... |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Yes, just as Sunshine said...speak so we may hear... jwesley |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Sudhir, dazzling piece of poetry. WOW, "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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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Sudhir, it's so hard to choose---but this may well be my favorite from you--so far...you continue to impress, and amaze me with the depth of your most profound pen...I applaud, mightily. |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
Sudhir....I do love the style you have chosen for this poem....rather like a list! A brilliant piece. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
So much confusion, this says it all. Perfectly. catalinamoon |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Karilea, Thank you for the ever present support... so glad that you want to hear me ramble...  jwesley, I thank you too for reading this one and responding... brian, your reply means a lot.. dazzling, eh? happy for that.. thanks O Serene one, *bowing* thank you for the profound word... and the applause...  English Rose, i am gladdened in the knowledge that you liked the work... thanks catalinamoon... perfect is a huge word... thanks regards, sudhir |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is excellent, Sudhir! A wonderful piece of writing! Denise |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Oh Denise, thank you ever so much.... regards, sudhir |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
Glad to see you reflecting upon yourself, Sudhir... it's fun to find all those dichotomies, eh? Nice job! ~ all you can really ever expect out of life is a good apology and some decent poetry ~ |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Thought provoking work. I enjoyed your style. Dee |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Sudhir, what a wonderful piece this is. I did so enjoy it. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Wow Sir....I dont know if you were soul searching or just refecting over a nice cold ale but I gotta tell ya....I think you got everyone's attention with this one. Wonderful write my friend. EXCELLENT. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Doreen, tell you what, it's more fun to read your poetry and derive inspiration... Thanks Dee, thank you... glad that you liked it... Eloise, Thank you very much... glad that you enjoyed... Brian, I think it was neither... I was reading Doreen's poem and these words came to me right there in those few minutes... I am surprised this came out as well s this one... Thank you for the Excellent and Wonderful ... regards to all, sudhir |
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