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Black Bangles

I had a dozen of black bangles Carried for tingles Sign of a benign presage Wore to envisage Beauty; but not the ugly Taking toll for a fight Dad called me black Mom gave a sympathetic glance Unaware I was till then Believed in the beauty of night till then Adored the unpredictability of darkness till then Believed in the good omen of my black bangles till then Oblivious of the apartheid Seow a seed of insecurity, A hidden fear Of rejection, of ban Broken bangles and shattered dreams Were all I saw in the greens Till someone said, “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder” And it holds true For you are my reflections For the world contained in me And I am in you Now I have a dozen of black bangles Carrying for tingles Sign of a benign presage Wearing to envisage Beauty; but not the ugly I see you beautiful Beyond your skin and bones Beyond your veins and cells Where your soul lies! -puvi- (13/10/2015)

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Ronald A. Williams

Date: 1/13/2018 2:09:00 PM

Very inspiring personal write. A pretty poem from what I see a pretty person nice inward I believe.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia
Date: 1/19/2018 12:25:00 AM

Thanks for the comment and your time for reading the poem...love and peace friend..

Millard Lowe

Date: 2/21/2016 12:43:00 PM

Lured by the title of this poem, I was breathless after the read. Beautiful imagery and a powerful message! Thanks for sharing. Peace and Love. Millard Lowe.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia
Date: 2/21/2016 11:34:00 PM

Happy seeing your valuable comment millard :)) Thank you so very much...god bless...love, peace & happiness :))

Skat A

Date: 11/14/2015 9:36:00 PM

Hi Puvi, RoSSE:) a wonderful poem. The deepness of you stands out beautifully. Love SKAT

Punnia Viswan Bhatia
Date: 11/15/2015 12:38:00 AM

Wow....this is a beautiful comment..thank you Skat..let Lord love you abundantly..:))

Eve Roper

Date: 10/28/2015 5:15:00 PM

Remnants of Some Silly Experiences, wonderful heartfelf romantic write a 7.

Punnia Viswan Bhatia
Date: 10/28/2015 10:14:00 PM

thank you eve for visiting and leaving a sweet comment...thanks for the lovely 7..lovezz :) :*

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/24/2015 8:18:00 AM

deep very beautifully painted piece wishing you a blessed weekend

Punnia Viswan Bhatia
Date: 10/24/2015 8:34:00 AM

thank you so much for the beautiful comment liam :) Thanks for your time.. Love, peace and happiness to you

Eric Boddie

Date: 10/23/2015 9:17:00 AM

as one who is black....your words are so exact....so many out there fear our skin....out of ignorance, don't try to pretend....but we are Beautiful, we are strong....so let them hate all day long....because what I know, and what they will learn....hating me for my skin will cause their Souls to burn....I simply Love this.....;)

Punnia Viswan Bhatia
Date: 10/23/2015 10:33:00 AM

Rightly said Eric..thank you for your time..love and peace