Krishnanand Guptar Poet Imagism

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Third Stanza added 26 December 2024

Placed first in I Form- Imagism Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Constance La France

 

 

A Sacred Lake

“The sacred lake also called Ganga Talao represents the mighty Ganges river of India.” Mauritiusinsideout.com>grand-bassin-mauritius


                       A Sacred Lake

          In the midst of a tropical forest
          The mouth of a long extinct volcano
                    Surrounded by hills not so high
                    Bordered by lush trees and bushes 
          Is the seat of sparkling waters
          That undulate in little waves
                    In direction of the prevailing winds,
                    Reflect the azure blue of the clear sky
          The bright rays of the sun during the day
          And white shines of stars and the moon at night.

          Before men had set their eyes on the lake
          Angels danced on the shore of the waters
          To the tunes of the breeze on moonlight nights;
                    When a dream revealed the sight to a soul
                    And slim pathways were threaded to the lake
                    Angels no more plied to the sacred site,
          But thousands of men flocked to the spot for prayers
          And on the eve of Maha Shivratri
          Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims tread to the lake
          To source sacred water to pour on Lord Shiva. 
 
          All year round, tourists converge to the lake
          To stroll around this sacred site
          Charm their eyes with its unique tapestry
          And snap shots of its picturesque beauty
          To relish as memento of their trip
          And cherish as a divine work of art
          Legated to this tropical island 
          By the graceful divinity
          Who dropped a piece of paradise
          In midst of the Indian Ocean.

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Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 6:30 AM Krish, congratulations on your win in my Imagism contest, beautifully penned, I love the image and quote, Constance

Darlene De Beaulieu September 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM Hello Krishnanand, this is a beautiful poem. i felt like I was there. My fav. blessings my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu September 27, 2024 at 10:09 AM Hello Krishnanand, I am glad I made your day bright The only way i could visit your area is if I won the lottery. Enjoy your weekend Blessings my friend. Ddarlene/, Krishnanand Guptar September 26, 2024 at 11:21 PM Thanks a lot my friend for visiting my page and for your positive comments on the above poem. You have really made my day. You are welcome to visit our paradise island, Mauritius and the sacred lake of Grand Bassin. Wish you a pleasant day and upcoming weekend. Krishnanand