Neverending Quest

The river wanted to love its own motion
In my hands in a blond and pink nudity
I failed as my strength to hold was poor
I bowed down and went to a little brook
I looked to my image and it said it's okay

Did I cry a little still in the silver raindrops
Could I offer red rose vapour to the brook
I went to the mirror who so nicely smiled
I felt there were further pantoums to read
Further mountains to look for and explore

I sat before an afternoon, blue absorption,
Silence, shadows, twitters in the bushes
Music of daybreak and taps on my thought
I answered to find sincere quests never end
Just then a nightingale sang out in a thrill

October 15//2027
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Roper Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Wow, amazing write, Probir, :) a wonderful read... Hugs dear friend ~`*
Gupta Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 5:12 AM
Thank you, Eve ...
Ashley Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 11:17 AM
Hmm.., this poem is full of curious insights Probir and deep thoughts that has me thinking of your neverending quest... Always such beautiful use of language and imagery in your lovely lines; your second stanza is especially illuminating.., so brightly it shines! Enjoyed! P.S. Who is the mirror..? :)
Gupta Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 5:26 AM
This delight of yours in reading poems is enviably wonderful ... Though I write mostly in first person, the story is mostly not personal ... This poem is based on an experience of a conversation with a friend ... The mirror as you can well understand may be interpreted from multiple angles ...
Pandit Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 6:15 AM
This feels deep in thought and search, Probir!
Gupta Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 5:28 AM
Thanks, Vijay ...
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