Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Rhyme

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 June 22, 2020 at 10:43 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 June 22, 2020 at 1:53 AM Like always gorgeous imagery blended with emotions. Congratulations!

Jenish Somadas June 21, 2020 at 5:41 AM Great write Subimal.. Congrats..

Beata Agustin June 20, 2020 at 6:39 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

John Hamilton June 19, 2020 at 3:35 PM This is a wonderful poem Subimal not surprised to see you win in my premium contest!

Brenda Chiri April 17, 2020 at 2:06 AM Congrats on a top win!;)

Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 3:11 PM the title is perfect for your poem Subimal, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2018 at 5:10 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 September 12, 2018 at 10:20 AM Subimal, this one haunted me enough to insist that it be placed. Thanks for entering the contest Subimal Sinha-Roy September 13, 2018 at 11:39 PM Thank you John for the placement.

Gershon Wolf August 7, 2018 at 3:26 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 August 8, 2018 at 1:56 AM Thank you, Gershon for your nice comments.

Susan Gentry August 6, 2018 at 7:05 PM Back to congratulate you again for your win again!! :) Subimal Sinha-Roy August 7, 2018 at 2:43 AM Thank you, Susan for your revisit.

Virginia Waters August 4, 2018 at 1:23 AM painful indeed to read of. Well deserved top place. Love always - V Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2018 at 2:58 AM Thank you, Virginia.

Anisha Dutta August 3, 2018 at 10:39 PM BIG CONGRATS to win top. Warm Wishes. Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2018 at 2:58 AM Thank you for your visit.

Line Gauthier August 3, 2018 at 9:52 PM Wow, Subimal. Awesome poem. Congrats on your most deserving gold medal win. A FAVE for me. Subimal Sinha-Roy August 6, 2018 at 2:57 AM Thank you so much, Line.

Sandra Haight August 3, 2018 at 9:50 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 August 6, 2018 at 2:57 AM Thank you, Sandra.

Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 10:31 PM Congrats on your well deserved win, Subi mal. Subimal Sinha-Roy July 5, 2018 at 12:43 AM Thank you, Line.

Eve Roper July 4, 2018 at 2:45 PM Wonderful poem, Subimal, love the way you used the word "patina".. excellent .. Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve Subimal Sinha-Roy July 5, 2018 at 12:43 AM Thank you so much, Eve for your nice comments.

Susan Ashley July 3, 2018 at 10:53 PM Returning with well deserved congratulations, Subimal, for your wonderful win with your superb poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Subimal Sinha-Roy July 5, 2018 at 12:43 AM Thank you, Susan for your re-visit and appreciation.

Carrie Richards July 3, 2018 at 2:53 PM Oh my.......I LOVE this one !! Beautifully penned, Subimal ! Subimal Sinha-Roy July 5, 2018 at 12:42 AM Thank you, Carrie.

Gershon Wolf July 3, 2018 at 2:25 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 July 5, 2018 at 12:42 AM Thank you so much, Gershon.

Anisha Dutta July 2, 2018 at 11:24 AM Congrats for the poem so enriched in ideas, language n composition. All the best. Subimal Sinha-Roy July 3, 2018 at 12:13 AM Thank you so much.

Andrea Dietrich July 1, 2018 at 2:35 PM Dark and poetic, Subimal. That was a difficult one for me to think what to write about for the challenge!! You came up with some interesting imagery for pain. Subimal Sinha-Roy July 3, 2018 at 12:12 AM Thank you, Andrea. I am sure you'd come up with something excellent.

Susan Ashley June 30, 2018 at 9:00 PM Subimal, your poem expresses the patina of emotional pain with depth and dark beauty. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan Subimal Sinha-Roy July 1, 2018 at 4:11 AM Thank you,Susan for your comments and for the wishes.

Susan Gentry June 30, 2018 at 2:25 PM Beautifully written sad dark poetry. Thought-provoking outlook. Creatively different. :) Subimal Sinha-Roy July 1, 2018 at 4:10 AM Thank you, Susan for your comments.

Lyric Man June 30, 2018 at 6:45 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 July 1, 2018 at 4:10 AM Thank you, Lyric for your visit.