Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Free verse

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February 8, 2026

Included in Anthology - 2026

Crumpled Rose

Words as hurtful, 
As sharp blades 
Inflicted! chopping a rose with a knife
In hundred pieces.

Gets hit painfully from all sides, all corners, 
She stands alone! 
Upright, unperturbed, resolute, strong! 
Inside, 
She bleeds profusely! 

Inside, a well of tears rise and fall, 
A mirror shatters into million pieces! 
The flower dries and droops,
Petals fall on the hard ground 
Without a noise! 

You hurt her so deeply, 
The cuts are intense! 
The saddest part is - you have no regret,
You have no idea how gaping a wound cruel words can cause 
To someone who did not know the face of cruelty! 
                     Now she does!

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Mystic Rose Rose March 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM This cuts deep to the bone of it dear Mala, your words are sharp and heart felt, excellent poetry Malabika Ray Choudhury March 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM Thank you, Dear Mystic Rose. This is one of my poems which arose straight from my heart. Really appreciate you reading it, and leaving such a soulful comment.

Suzanne Delaney October 6, 2022 at 6:11 AM My gosh…..this is a brilliant portrayal of how words can cut. Congratulations on your excellent win. Best, SuZ Malabika Ray Choudhury October 6, 2022 at 7:27 AM Thank you, Suzanne. Truly appreciate your thoughtful comment. BW ~ Mala

Sam Kauffman October 5, 2022 at 9:55 AM Mala, congratulations on your win with with visual treasure trove of images. Every pain inflicting cut can be felt as the rose stands "steadfast." What a legacy this example leaves for every woman cut down and cut up by cruelty. So wonderful to see your name on the winners list! Sending you all the blessings of the season dear friend. How is your project going! Malabika Ray Choudhury October 5, 2022 at 2:59 PM Dear Sam, Thank you so much for your thoughtful, profound comments. This is not a new poem - probably the softness of a rose and the harshness of the pain, inspired this. The images came naturally - I am so glad I took part in the contest, although I did not expect to win. My project is going well - I have completed twelfth chapters of the planned eighteenth. I am truly happy that I am able to share many of my precious memories in the form of a story - in my home-language. Love

Anne-Lise Andresen August 19, 2020 at 6:52 AM - Congratulations on your win in Silent One's contest: INFLICTIONS :) - // Anne-Lise :) Malabika Ray Choudhury August 19, 2020 at 9:29 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. You are so kind!

Anisha Dutta August 15, 2020 at 8:41 AM Every step on journey of life brings trouble specially life of a woman is more tough in Man's World. Congrats to win Malabika Ray Choudhury August 15, 2020 at 9:11 AM Thank you, Anisha. True - life of a woman is usually harder! The good news is - we are changing it. Appreciate your thoughtful comment. Love, Mala

Rama Balasubramanian August 15, 2020 at 6:21 AM This is so true. Cruel words hurt and most married women have to endure them unflinching. Congratulations on your win. Malabika Ray Choudhury August 15, 2020 at 6:46 AM Thanks very much for reading my poem. You are right, many women endure what they shouldn’t be going through. Appreciate your thoughtful comments. Best wishes, Mala

Silent One August 15, 2020 at 4:09 AM nice use of metaphor, I liked the line about the knife cutting the rose.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Malabika Ray Choudhury August 15, 2020 at 5:26 AM Thank you so much! It’s an honour to be placed with brilliant poets!

Darlene De Beaulieu August 10, 2020 at 4:26 PM Hello Mala, people that bully other people were probably had that done to themselves growing up they do not know better. Enjoy your evening my friend. love da\rlene Darlene De Beaulieu August 12, 2020 at 10:53 AM hello Marla oh i so agree. enjoy your day my friend. hugs Darlene Malabika Ray Choudhury August 10, 2020 at 5:27 PM Dear Darlene, Very true. They must have been miserable themselves. Hugs, Mala