The weather had changed; maybe briefly
Rains had paused, sun shone in bright blue sky.
The poets were gathered in the hall
Where hundred of books had lined up long ago
Where you and I had browsed, eager – we were so young!
In the proffered seat I sat down shyly
For I were in the presence of the august
Who were poets.
They sat, holding sheaf of papers
That throbbed with words, the writers’ hopes
Dreams, sorrows and angst.
Young and old, men and women
Holding on to their creations in words.
Looking at them, at myself, I wondered
What brought us together here in this evening.
What am I doing, this collection of my poems in my hand
What do I want to tell them – ‘Look, I am a poet, listen to
my words, please?’
I look down at the book
And remember those evenings and late nights
Those days in winter and autumn and spring too
Those places far away and the quiet corner of my house
When thoughts would rush in and I would splutter
Words crowding, impatient to be freed
When images would grow larger, in black & white and in
colour
When in pain, in joy, in unutterable sorrow I would
Write or tap out these words tainted with my blood.
The poets recite – the words, some are lost, some jab
My heart with their arrowheads.
The poets paint – images in words
On love, on anger, on reflections of life.
I await my turn – I grip my book
Wishing the words would draw up into me
Wishing the words would draw up into me
Wondering if I could ever rewrite my life
Wondering if I would ever be heard
My lone voice in the multitude of this world.
************* Balachandran V, Trivandrum, 02.07.2013
Poetry Chain ( poetrychain.webs.com), is the coming together
of writers of English poems.
Of course poetry chain pulls both the poet and listener to it and so also this one.
ReplyDelete:-) Glad you liked it!
DeleteNice to know that you are in this group Balan. Free time well spent and I like your poems; you possess a magic to weave wonderful lines even on the most mundane topic and stuff
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind, B! :-) Your goodness shines through, you know.
DeleteHaa :) I am just reinstating the fact Balan. Now don't you be modest!
DeleteThat is an interesting initiative bringing together poets as one community with a common passion. I could feel your love for words through this poetry, this was very beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Arti! Though I haven't commented, I am a frequent visitor to your 'Yatra diary' and have enjoyed your posts, esp of Char Dham, where I have been going for more than a quarter of century. The recent devastation was shocking and saddening. I feel so depressed...
DeleteCustom sliding doors can be made with wide panels for spectacular results. old wooden hinged door In this project by MorenoMasey, a wide double-sided flap was combined with a pivot door of similar size. Extra wide glass panels will ประตูบานเพี้ยม naturally be a more expensive alternative. Because the concept of double folding doors than standard sizes But it will ensure that the view will not be obstructed when the door is closed.
ReplyDelete