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Patina of Pain

PATINA OF PAIN Beneath the kaleidoscopic chameleon skin the concept called color doesn’t ever change, as red stream in the vein blood flows always thin. The truth dwells beyond the frail deception range. The ephemeral sheen of the mask on the face melts in unshed tears behind the pensive eye. In the shadow of stifled shame it begins to trace a track in time to reach the reality, it can’t defy. In the shimmering show of the revolving circus the flashing clown tramps on stage in fake style, under spotlight shapes into an animated carcass. The concealed pain bleeds behind sprained smile. In the harsh winds of desert at the sunset hour the weathering life rusted with age can’t retain the luster of the mind, once a blooming flower. The crease of wilted petals wraps patina of pain. Posted : June 30, 2018 June 19, 2020 Contest : Your Best Poem Ever Sponsor : John Hamilton

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/22/2020 10:43:00 AM

Subimal, it is my pleasure to return once again to partake of this poem's beauty and to offer my congratulations for your wonderful win in John's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/22/2020 1:53:00 AM

Like always gorgeous imagery blended with emotions. Congratulations!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/21/2020 5:41:00 AM

Great write Subimal.. Congrats..

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/20/2020 6:39:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

John Hamilton

Date: 6/19/2020 3:35:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem Subimal not surprised to see you win in my premium contest!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 4/17/2020 2:06:00 AM

Congrats on a top win!;)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/12/2018 3:11:00 PM

the title is perfect for your poem Subimal, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/12/2018 5:10:00 AM

Subimal, your poem is beautifully written and I especially admire the last verse and the way it describes the effects of aging. Congratulations on your win! There were many terrific entries, including yours. Thank you for participating in the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn

John Lawless

Date: 9/12/2018 10:20:00 AM

Subimal, this one haunted me enough to insist that it be placed. Thanks for entering the contest

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 9/13/2018 11:39:00 PM

Thank you John for the placement.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/7/2018 3:26:00 PM

Oooh, Subimal. That last line is a zinger! Consider me zapped! … Congrats on your first-place prize in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/8/2018 1:56:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon for your nice comments.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/6/2018 7:05:00 PM

Back to congratulate you again for your win again!! :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/7/2018 2:43:00 AM

Thank you, Susan for your revisit.

Virginia Waters

Date: 8/4/2018 1:23:00 AM

painful indeed to read of. Well deserved top place. Love always - V

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/6/2018 2:58:00 AM

Thank you, Virginia.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/3/2018 10:39:00 PM

BIG CONGRATS to win top. Warm Wishes.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/6/2018 2:58:00 AM

Thank you for your visit.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/3/2018 9:52:00 PM

Wow, Subimal. Awesome poem. Congrats on your most deserving gold medal win. A FAVE for me.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/6/2018 2:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/3/2018 9:50:00 PM

Wonderful imagery through your words to bring us the 'patina of pain', Subimal. Congratulations on your First Place Trophy win! Hugs, Sandra

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 8/6/2018 2:57:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra.

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/4/2018 10:31:00 PM

Congrats on your well deserved win, Subi mal.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/5/2018 12:43:00 AM

Thank you, Line.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/4/2018 2:45:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Subimal, love the way you used the word "patina".. excellent .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/5/2018 12:43:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve for your nice comments.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/3/2018 10:53:00 PM

Returning with well deserved congratulations, Subimal, for your wonderful win with your superb poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/5/2018 12:43:00 AM

Thank you, Susan for your re-visit and appreciation.

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/3/2018 2:53:00 PM

Oh my.......I LOVE this one !! Beautifully penned, Subimal !

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/5/2018 12:42:00 AM

Thank you, Carrie.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/3/2018 2:25:00 PM

So many finely turned phrases, such vivid imagery. Congrats on your well-deserved placement in the contest, Subimal! Best wishes, Gershon

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/5/2018 12:42:00 AM

Thank you so much, Gershon.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/2/2018 11:24:00 AM

Congrats for the poem so enriched in ideas, language n composition. All the best.

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/3/2018 12:13:00 AM

Thank you so much.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/30/2018 9:00:00 PM

Subimal, your poem expresses the patina of emotional pain with depth and dark beauty. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/1/2018 4:11:00 AM

Thank you,Susan for your comments and for the wishes.

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/30/2018 2:25:00 PM

Beautifully written sad dark poetry. Thought-provoking outlook. Creatively different. :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/1/2018 4:10:00 AM

Thank you, Susan for your comments.

Lyric Man

Date: 6/30/2018 6:45:00 AM

Subimal.. So glad I had the opportunity to read your interesting poem this morning. I'm heading home from a road gig today and won't have this chance again for a while. Happy Weekend!

Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 7/1/2018 4:10:00 AM

Thank you, Lyric for your visit.