Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Villanelle

I'M Many Names-W

I am never going to accomplish the fame

Sweet of the rose is in the name it bears

Things are not only what they really claim.



Not to be writ on a roster I have a name 

It has been given by god and my parents

I am never going to accomplish the fame.



My neighbours have given me a name

By my appearance, walking in the airs

But things are not only what they claim



My enemies have given me a name

Judging me by corporate demeanours

I am never going to accomplish the fame.



I have names by vices, virtues and blame

Given by my love, life, work and death

But things are not only what they claim.

I am never going to accomplish the fame.

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Ninth place win in

Constet: I'am sponsored by Paula Swanson

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T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet January 8, 2011 at 1:33 PM I really thought this was great.A very nice 9th.place on this one.Can you believe it I forgot to enter my haiku oh well mabee next.Appreciate all your comments.~Luv~Teresa

Carol Sunshine Brown December 27, 2010 at 5:49 PM Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "I Am...." contest Dr.Ram. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 27, 2010 at 12:10 AM Congratulations, Dr. Ram, on your fine example of a villanelle. Keep those forms coming! Luv, Andrea

Tahera Mannan December 26, 2010 at 7:56 PM Just beautiful. Many congratulations dear friend for this success.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 26, 2010 at 5:53 PM Congrats Dr. Ram on your winning poem in the I Am contest with this exciting entry my friend.. enjoy with luv and a rich and blessings filled Happy New Year too...

Dr Hitendra Mehta December 26, 2010 at 10:26 AM Many congrats Dr.Ram for bagging coveted spot in the contest with this thoughtful creation. Merry Christmas to you & your family. Luv/best wishes...Hitendra Mehta

Sidney Beck December 26, 2010 at 2:37 AM Dr Mehta...Congratulations for your poetic achievement in this contest....in my personal opinion, the poem is much more worthy than the contest judges felt....I liked the philosophy and I liked the skilled rhyming...I enjoyed reading it several times and digesting it......sincerely...Syd

Noel Villarosa December 26, 2010 at 12:07 AM Congratulations, Dr. Ram on your well-deserved win for Paula's Contest. Enjoyed and very interesting read. (^_^) Noel.

Nette Onclaud December 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM yes to this, dr. ram.. sheer pleasure to read your words !! kudos for placing well in the contest.. nette

Sara Kendrick December 25, 2010 at 5:02 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Kash Poet December 25, 2010 at 12:29 PM Congratulations Dr. Mehta on this well deserved win!

Carolyn Devonshire December 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM The only name you deserve is "poet extraordinaire," Dr. Ram. This is a great poem. Congratulations on your win. Have a Merry Christmas! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2010 at 1:16 PM Hey, have some positive thinking with that great claim to fame name of yours!! thanks for all your comments today. Luv, andrea

Sara Kendrick November 1, 2009 at 2:19 AM You can accomplish what you think you can. Set your goals high. I like the way that you approached the topic. Keep writing. Sara

John Freeman October 26, 2009 at 5:11 PM Very interesting poem Ram. very written also. Sincerely, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown October 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM Thank you for sharing a little of you with us through your words today Ram. I enjoy reading your poetry. Love, Carol