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Sudhir Iyer
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0 posted 2002-09-30 07:10 AM


Life is an illusion:
    just an impression
    painting itself over
    and over again

just like a highway
with green trees on its sides
the red setting sun at its end

and we are riding,
towards brightness
attracted to joy
claiming small victories
when light falls on our faces
when the road is straight
and shedding tears
when the light slants away
and the road begins to curl

and in the winding and unwinding
of the spiralling thread
we breathe our airs
of personal import

with the great urge
to live as in dreams
which by themselves are
nothing but illusions:
    just impressions of life
    painting themselves over
    and over again

[This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (09-30-2002 10:11 AM).]

© Copyright 2002 Sudhir Iyer - All Rights Reserved
amigo
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1 posted 2002-09-30 09:45 AM


simple yet deep thoughts...i liked this, Sudhir...all on the simple journey with same destination...yet, so many hurdles & bumps on our way...thanks for sharing...
Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2002-09-30 09:54 AM


Sudhir,
Good thoughts, good write, good read, enjoyed

VAS
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3 posted 2002-09-30 10:14 AM


superb imaging! absolutely lovely writing

may I share with a local poet?

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Moonlight Romeo
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4 posted 2002-09-30 10:31 AM


With a wave of the wand, there it is.

Thank you.

What light through yon window breaks?  It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.

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5 posted 2002-09-30 01:23 PM


Sudhir,
I like the small victories
in this poem.

Mistletoe Angel
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6 posted 2002-09-30 02:45 PM




(smiles) Yes, oh Sudhir, such wisdom flows from your heart, the beauty of life should always be measured in small victories, for if life was just one big goal and judged as a pass or fail, it would be a complete waste of time! (big hugggsssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, may every day bring you great blessings, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sudhir, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

brian madden
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7 posted 2002-09-30 04:18 PM


claiming small victories
when light falls on our faces
when the road is straight
and shedding tears
when the light slants away


your poetry is always a pleasure to read, and this one is no different. Enjoyed the read.

Don't drag the orchestra into this thing
Rattle those sticks, rattle those sticks
The sound is beautiful, its perfect!
The birthday party

ThisDiamond
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8 posted 2002-09-30 04:20 PM


Excellent. I so enjoy your work. Bravo!
ThisDiamond

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9 posted 2002-09-30 04:27 PM


It is such a pleasure to read you Sudhir.
Much enjoyed.
~Hugs~

~ Time has cast a spell on you
  So you won't ever forget me ~

Sudhir Iyer
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10 posted 2002-10-01 06:44 AM


Thank you all so very much... I can now claim my small victory

Regards to all,
Sudhir

VAS
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11 posted 2002-10-01 09:07 AM


bump to the top so more will enjoy this one!

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Sudhir Iyer
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12 posted 2002-10-03 04:43 AM



JamesMichael
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13 posted 2002-10-04 04:25 AM


Enjoyed...James
Sudhir Iyer
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14 posted 2002-10-30 08:42 AM


Thanks a lot James

regards,
sudhir

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15 posted 2002-12-30 03:11 PM


just like a song...good work
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