Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Sonnet

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Inspired by some quotes

Summer

What a wonderful power you have got, Summer!
Religious ceremonies and marriages are over
Schools and universities’ vacations are over
O’ Summer I like you though you make us to suffer.

August and September are memories of the dear
But the days are still warm and stern, still to clear
Brides married in May and June return with cheers
To their future homes-to-be, to be endeared.

Summer’s last messages in August about to disappear
Silly September days, by all its signs are here.
Before we are given away to winter as brides with tears
Enjoy summer’s happy memories, autumn’s best cheers.

Above in the clear sky the stars twinkle at each other
Below on terraces, newly married sleep and whisper.

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A repost: June 14, 2014
Form : Contemporary Sonnet
Contest: One Word Title by Skat-A









September First, 2013
Dr. Ram Mehta

May and June are the hottest months in India and rainfall varies from area to area.
But still most of marriages take place during these months. Then the bride stays for some days with her in-laws and then comes back to her parents. On the 2nd day of Aushadh, i.e. nearly August, the bride returns to her home-to-be.

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Paul Callus August 30, 2014 at 10:09 AM This sonnet really attracted my attention, mostly because of the information about Indian culture and traditions. Much enjoyed. In my country (Malta) July and August are the hottest months. Congrats on your fine win, DR. // paul

Skat A August 29, 2014 at 5:10 PM Dr Ram, thanks for supporting my one WORD title contest. Enjoy the win. ~SKAT~ Dr.Ram Mehta August 30, 2014 at 7:27 AM Thanks , Irma, for my placement

Linda Jackson October 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely poem. It gave a lovely image of romance in India. Best wishes Linda

Connie Marcum Wong September 6, 2013 at 8:05 PM Your poem was not only lovely but informative. When l think of the end of summer l think of the joy of the monsoons arrival. I would love to visit during that time of year and be there when it begins. I have only witnessed it through films. Mahalo for this gift.

Dalila Agtani September 4, 2013 at 4:26 AM Dr Mehta! Where were you the whole year of 2012? I missed you and your poems as well. I enjoyed reading your poem tonight. Your depiction of India's tradition on marriage reminds me of how different we are as people but somehow similar in many ways. Love, Dalila

Shadow Hamilton September 2, 2013 at 8:07 PM Dr Ram a charming and educational poem that has a lovely flow Shadow x smile

Ralph Mason September 2, 2013 at 6:31 PM enjoyed reading your poem tonight. Especially like the last two lines. Warm thoughts, Ralph

Chandrasekar Singaram September 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM Great poem about India Sir !

James Marshall Goff September 2, 2013 at 7:05 AM Cool poem! Doc! Jimbo

Elaine George September 2, 2013 at 5:24 AM India sounds like such a wonderful place. One day, I shall visit and see for myself. Thank uou for bringing the error in my Halloween Sonnet to my attention. - mucg appreciated.. It has been corrected. Have a wonderful day. Elaine

Demetrios Trifiatis September 2, 2013 at 3:40 AM Thank you for the trip to India's summer, it was most rewarding! Thank you for visiting!

Maggie Mae Mcafee September 1, 2013 at 10:14 PM I love this!! I do, however, love my winters.. Hugs, Maggie Mae

Toquyen Harrell September 1, 2013 at 9:55 PM A very refreshing poem, Dr. Ram. Thanks for the lesson of India's marriage custom. That is so unique :), I do love summer and do not want it end....Enjoyed!