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Sudhir Iyer
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0 posted 2000-07-07 08:07 AM


In awe,
   subdued in pure amazement,
      I stand,
Admiring
   the movements of this
      magician's wand,
Lost
   in articulate stories of
      love and care,
And in beautiful
   tales of heart break and
      love's despair.

Many
   a lovely ballad,
      this songwriter writes,
Humour
   is his forte, an expert in
      the nuances of poetry,
He is
   a rustic's pride as well as
      a connoisseur's delight
I bow down
   in deep respect to his
      many verses' wizardry

--------



© Copyright 2000 Sudhir Iyer - All Rights Reserved
Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song
1 posted 2000-07-07 08:19 AM


This is just like you; to pen such a caring work of art to one who's artistry touches all who have the pleasure.  "YOUR" wand or"temp" whichever is on duty is magical in itself.  As always I enjoyed much.
doreen peri
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2 posted 2000-07-07 10:19 AM


what an absolutely lovely verse and tribute! I'm sure our balladeer will find this exquisite and treasure this!

Everything you wrote here is oh so true... this is such a wonderful piece, sidhir! *Applause*

Jamie
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Blue Heaven
3 posted 2000-07-07 10:55 AM


  a rustic's pride as well as  a connoisseur's delight
very nice words.
                              

Jamie

Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil.
"Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely".


Sunshine
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4 posted 2000-07-07 05:01 PM


ummm ummm good!

Amazing how one man's work can touch so many...

and I'm speaking to BOTH of your muses, and 'Deer as well...

Sunny

~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.
Helen Keller ~~~

When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ


brian madden
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5 posted 2000-07-07 06:38 PM


Wonderful tribute Sudhir, beautifully stated
as always.

A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Balladeer
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6 posted 2000-07-07 08:16 PM


Sudhir, my friend, I have read your poems concerning life and your home country and have always been very impressed by the sincerity you are able to inject in your poetry. To be the subject of your writing is a very great honor for me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am humbled by your appreciation.....
Sudhir Iyer
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7 posted 2000-07-08 03:11 PM


Mark,
Many Thanks for being so kind and appreciative.. its is most satifying to see that beautiful people like you enjoy whatever I manage to write... Thanks  

doreen
I take a humble bow to your extremely kind applause...  

jamie,
Thanks to you for picking out what you liked most...

Karilea,
hmm, thank you...  

brian,
Thanks as ever for always finding the time to read what I write and for pass such kind comments...

Balladeer,
Thanks for being there as a source of inspiration to mere lookalike poets like me ... I have to bow down and say thanks many times for saying that you found my writings sincere... really it is a pleasure to read your poems and to write about you was an honour for me...


regards to all,
Sudhir

Kit McCallum
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8 posted 2000-07-08 03:41 PM


This was a lovely tribute Sudhir ... I'm pleased that my poem to Balladeer inspired you to pen these lovely thoughts also.  I'm truly grateful to be able to read all the wonderful works here at Passions.  Some days I just get overwhelmed with the talent within these walls. Beautiful poem Sudhir.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Sudhir Iyer
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9 posted 2000-07-10 09:08 AM


Kit,
Thanks firstly for setting the ball rolling..
and secondly for reading this and responding with such kind words...

regards, sudhir.

LngJhnAg
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10 posted 2000-07-10 09:12 AM


Sudhir - this is a fine tribute to a great person and poet.  Just one piece of advice:  When you are bowing down to 'Deer, please hitch up your pants first, or everybody will think you're either a plumber or a cable TV installer!  
Sudhir Iyer
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11 posted 2000-07-10 03:33 PM


Thanks a lot for your advice, LngJngAg, I am still laffing at the thought of the errr... crack showing ...

Well, thanks for reading the poem too...

ethome
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12 posted 2000-07-10 03:40 PM


Beyond such a wonderful well deserved tribute you have quite a touch with the old magic wand yourself Sudhir.  I have enjoyed many of your well concieved compositions almost as if being entertained by legerdemain using words.
Sudhir Iyer
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13 posted 2000-07-10 04:25 PM


ethome,
I thank you for your very kind words...

Regards, sudhir.
P.S. being quick with words is probably the only thing this rustic dunce learnt...  


Corinne
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14 posted 2000-07-10 04:40 PM


You're getting real good, Sudhir, real good!

Corinne

Sudhir Iyer
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15 posted 2000-07-11 04:38 AM


Thank You Corinne, for saying so... and for feeling so...
I strive to improve, and I am happy that I am...thanks to all the works that I read here from diverse but brilliant poets...

regards, sudhir

Seymour Tabin
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16 posted 2000-07-11 08:11 AM


Sudhir,
Your words of praise help tip the scale to the truth of this weighty poet. Enjoyed your wonderful poem.

Sudhir Iyer
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17 posted 2000-07-11 12:04 PM


Seymour,
Thanks for reading and am glad that you enjoyed...

regards, sudhir

ma miller
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18 posted 2000-07-11 12:38 PM


A beatutiful read, Sudhir ... I like the visual play of the words as well ...
Sudhir Iyer
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19 posted 2000-07-11 01:12 PM


gee, thanks for reading MA Miller, I like visual writing... thats the way I write mostly

regards, sudhir.

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