Malabika Ray Choudhury Poet Etheree

Impermanence

"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." By Rabindranath Tagore

                                             

                                             death
                                            sublime
                                            eternal
                                    life's journey ends
                                      i n e v i t a b l e
                                   river meets the ocean
                               the wheel of life keeps moving
                                 ignoring sad separations
                      blazing auburn fall leaves sprawl on ground
                           reminding life's tragic impermanence

                       Life is a dream, death a permanent pause
                          end of hopes, and wishes, blissful joys
                          bright light dimmed, memories remain
                                       tender reminiscences
                                          of being together
                                       caring for loved ones
                                          dreams never die
                                             death fails to
                                                 erase
                                                 dream



                                          February 16, 2022
                                   For E-Form Etheree Contest
                                             Theme: Death
                                 Syllables checked by HMS.com
                                 Sponsor: Constance La France
                                           SECOND  PLACE

                              Brian Strand Formal Poetry Contest
                                              FIRST PLACE

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Christuraj Alex March 13, 2022 at 5:22 AM Truths of life very beautifully said in etheree form. Each line has a truth. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman February 25, 2022 at 10:39 AM The dawn has certainly come in your wonderful Ethereee Mala! This is filled with amazing images and lines that engage me - life may end but the dreams never die. What a wonderful perception dear friend. Many congratulations on your win! Blessings of eternal dreams to you!

Alexis Y. February 21, 2022 at 5:47 AM Hi Mala, I chose the same topic. I enjoyed how you wrote yours. Congrats on a well-deserved win-Alexis

Constance La France February 20, 2022 at 1:10 PM Mala, congratulations on your Second Place win in my E Forms - Etheree contest with your wonderful poem, I loved it and the quote ~Constance Malabika Ray Choudhury February 20, 2022 at 7:16 PM Thank you, Constance. I am honoured.

JC Brul February 16, 2022 at 9:22 PM So much truth in this etheree. Well-writ. Best wishes in the contest. This gem goes to my FAVES. Malabika Ray Choudhury February 20, 2022 at 7:17 PM Thank you so much, JCB. To your fave! That's such an honour!