Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Free verse

Are You There God

Are you there God






As my faith dwindles
I ask myself
Is there any God ?

Ever since I was a child
you stood beside me,
A perception I was safe
constantly prevailed,
More of joys
some bitter memories,
Fabulous successes
fractional failures,
I felt grateful
nurtured the trust,
Every time I closed my eyes
I could feel you within.

What if I am a grown up?
You see me in tears
and don't console,
You just ignore
as my heart bleeds,
Wounds on my soul
now don't heal,
Embers of desires
simmer and eat my pride,
Deafness you pretend
and refuse to take me back.

Have you abandoned me ?
Are you there God ?




Written Oct 15th, 2015
For contest by Silent one

Awarded 4th place win

Now entered for "premiere contest number 14" by SKAT A

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Funom Makama October 30, 2015 at 7:03 AM This is excellent.. I indeed really really miss your work. Its majestic visiting your page once again

Grace Mutindi October 22, 2015 at 4:33 AM Hi Dr. Upma, a true write for many who are now grown-ups. Congratulations on your win and thanks for visiting my poem, "are you there God?"

Constance La France October 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM Upma, you have penned a meaningful and emotional write and congratulations on your placement and thanks for visiting my poem, hey you ....

Skat A October 18, 2015 at 4:42 PM Dr Upma, Nice to see you on Silent One's winning list. Congratulations on your win. --SKAT

Julia Ward October 16, 2015 at 2:24 AM God is there - don't worry - not on the pretend cloud as in my poem, but by your side.

Viv Wigley October 16, 2015 at 1:18 AM Yes, Dr Upma, if only in our despair we could see the bigger picture. Great write, and congratulations. Viv x

Michael Tor October 15, 2015 at 10:59 PM Dr. Sharma excellent and well deserved win!!!!!

Janice Canerdy October 15, 2015 at 8:40 PM A 7 for sure, Upma. Very emotional and expressive! Congratulations. Janice

Alexis Y. October 15, 2015 at 7:16 PM Dr. Upma, this is such a heartfelt write. Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis

Andrea Dietrich October 15, 2015 at 6:10 PM heart felt and sincere. Congrats in the contest.

Emile Pinet October 15, 2015 at 11:33 AM Your words paint the scene with descriptive images that bring the essence of your experience into our conscious minds and we too walk the shores of our memories exulting in the moments of the past and the uncertainty of the present when it comes to God. Emile.

Judy Konos October 15, 2015 at 9:06 AM Yes he's there...do something to make someone else feel happy ...and you'll feel that soul of yours come alive......a great poem you have written....

Pandita Sietesantos October 15, 2015 at 8:58 AM Awesome, deeply profound piece posing that universal philosophical query that we all have asked at some point in our lives! This looks like a big winner to me, my friend! Pandita

CayCay Godwin October 15, 2015 at 8:37 AM I have felt this way - once in my life, and I'll never forget it. You brought that 'time' back to me. But, He showed me, answered me, loved me. Very good, Upma - good luck in the contest ... CayCay

Jan Allison October 15, 2015 at 7:21 AM I've written on a similar theme Dr Sharma - so many questions never get an answer:-( Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx