I Wonder If You

I just wonder...

If you would have loved me
if you had not read the imperfect sonnet
that I wrote for you in a piece of paper
adorning it with petals of roses:
my first scribble of love to you 

If you would have heard the jingles
of the anklets of my mind
when she enacted with graceful moves
and expressed her yearnings for her beloved
in the performance of Bharatanatyam:
if I hadn't scribbled them to you
my longings...in words

If you could read the lyrics
of a special song hidden in my heart 
that I am yet to pen and tune to music
to sing it for you whenever I meet you:
if I do not likely get a chance 
to compose and sing 
my verses of devotion for you

If you could figure out
the meaning of the empty lines
in-between
in the stanzas of a poem I phrased
in the diary of my mind's memoirs
if you happen to read them. 
And if you figure out,
will you try to fill those lines up... 
if my mourning muse 
never wishes to fill them
with her gloomy grey ink?

                                                       ...I just wonder
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September 13, 2023 at 1:39 PM
There is a lot wonderments in your deep and emotive poem... I hope there are no gloomy lines in your morning ink..
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September 13, 2023 at 10:04 PM
S1, this is a fiction. I have rarely included my personal stories in my poems here, so far. My inky has been and will always be bright and cheerful as ever. Thank you so much for finding time to sponsor contest, in spite of your busy schedule and thank you for my placement. God bless ~ Ani
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September 13, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Thanks for writing and congratulations on your placement.
Bowring Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 2:26 PM
This is simply gorgeous dear Anitha. So many wonderful verses. So tender. I especially love the last stanza and the last words, as it started, ….I just wonder. Says so much. Loved it. Thank you so much for writing it for your loving heart. Hugs to you. Xx
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September 7, 2023 at 3:13 AM
Oh this is such a heartfelt and deep poem that reflects wondering of a heart hued with palpable emotions.. "Jingles of the anklets of my mind", "special song hidden in my heart", "if my mourning muse never wishes to fill them with her gloomy grey ink" Ah, this write is definitely whirled within a vulnerable dimension.. And has been carved with breathtaking lines.. Love it so much!
Baker Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 9:18 PM
Welcome bac, Anitha, I've missed your lovely poetry, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
George Avatar
September 4, 2023 at 10:36 PM
Happy to see you back Ani with your lovely poetry ! The first scribble to a loved one, however imperfect it would be, will greatly be relished. A beautiful entry for the contest. All the best dear friend !
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2023 at 3:12 PM
Anitha, this is really beautiful and a very poignant poem. Love it
Trezise Jr. Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 6:48 AM
A very lovely, beautiful poem Anitha. Anklets of my mind...many other wonderful images and connections. Felt it. Bob
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