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As the morning breeze springing sprightful fragrance
Stolen cleverly when he kissed the soft colourful petals
I woke up into a new fresh delightful daylight
To taste once more my honeyed life and my blossoming day.
From my flat laying lazily at level six
I was contented to watch the sunrise
He rose with all his fervor and might
And I wished him a happy day out.
The sighing wind called me to look down the streets
Where I saw people in masks treading hastily
Like ants rushing here and there in hurry
Never they wish nor smile to any other faces.
Stand alone in bunches they waited for their turn
In buses or cars which ever halted to pick
Like strange samurai soldiers flying to a war zone
Never they wish nor smile to any other faces.
Fearful glances and rushing little steps
Even the whisking dresses frightfully heard as sneezes
My heart cried and burned seeing those pity stances
Oh, dear little creatures, stop your playful bounces.
The mighty human race moving towards a comess
When like weird aliens, Covid trying to invade
But tomorrow we will rise from our burning ashes
To tame you and make you a story for our coming cradles.


Third Place in N-A re-run 7 Poetry Contest sponsored by John Hamilton
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Mishra Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 2:03 AM
Your muse takes me on a ride with waves...rising initially with hope then falling in anxiety and again rising in a hopeful light. We will rise from burning ashes. Congratulations on your win Jenish. God bless you :)
Somadas Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 3:06 AM
That is quite a nice review.. I went with my muse and won N/As in every contests.. And at last a much sweeter placement we got here.. Thank you Aditi..
Hamilton Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Nice write Jenish, this time you got a win! Congrats!
Somadas Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 11:38 AM
Thank you John..I'm so delighted to receive a placement among the masters..
Trifiatis Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 2:33 PM
A powerful poem depicting dark reality dearest Jenish! Observing what is going on in Italy where only today died 197 people and those who contacted the virus increased by 30% in just one day made me write two poems on coronavirus. May the good Lord help us recover. May you stay healthy and may you help others do the same. Hugs xxx
Somadas Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 10:22 PM
Thank you Demetrios..Hoping for the bad season to pass and the sun shining like yester glory.. Take care..
Pandit Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 6:48 AM
A powerful rendering Jenish--details in your poem paint a vivid picture of panic and suffering among fellow human beings--excellent write.
Somadas Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 7:24 AM
Thank you Vijay for your kind words.. I'm feeling the fear of the people around, when about 10km away a city is under quarantine.. Take care..
May Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 6:41 AM
Hopefully we will be able to rise above the ashes and enjoy fragrant petals once more, Very nicely penned Jenish..
Somadas Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 7:22 AM
Thank you Joseph for that delightful comment even though the theme is sad.. Have a great day..
Sands Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 6:35 AM
What an excellent poem! I can feel this and the ending is so nice! Very well done. A favorite for me! I feel bad for the back logs of people waiting to be tested in the United States, from our testing issues. I hope all is well :)
Somadas Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 7:20 AM
Not only in US, every other countries people are in fear.. Thank you for your support and good words Heidi.. Takecare..
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