Jay Narain Poet Free verse

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In an effort to increase my vocaabulary, I have extracted poetic words from Sotto poet's poem,"Purple dreams in other realms". These words are carefully used in the present poem. Thanks Sotto.

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Tears of a clown

In the halcyon hush of twilight meadows, 
 a clown carves laughter from hydrangea elixir, 
 his smile — a fuchsia epitaph, 
 hidden behind a dazzling white glow. 

Sparkling countless orbs drift from his broken pockets, 
 ghosts grow wishes in splotchy shade, 
 each sangria song he sings 
 splinters against the opalescent primrose sky. 

Serendipitously, sorrow stitches his grin — 
 a mystical black ballet performed 
 for an audience of lustrous fireflies. 

Coral summer nights smell wonderful to others, 
 but he drifts alone in purple dreams, 
 his burgundy luna heart heavy with 
 psychedelic echoes of forgotten cheers. 

Spree silvery jewels tumble down his cheeks — 
 not laughter, but 
 the silent fabric of darkness knit with marvel, 
 where every jest 
 hides another tear.

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Speaks Volumes May 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM Beautiful Jay. I liken you to Mattise with his ability to paint pictures with paint and your talent to paint them with words.

Valsa George April 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM Sotto poet has an amazing vocabulary. It is something enviable. Jay ji, by borrowing words from him, you have done a wonderful job. You can excel in any way you wish. Great talent.

Mystic Rose Rose April 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM Coral summer nights. That must be a sight to see dear Jay, probably as pretty as a blue Jay in the sky

Deb M April 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM Jay....what wonderful imagery in this lovely poem! Debx

Sand Blown April 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM that is thee best sunset film (poem)...... wowza.......len

Sotto Poet April 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM So well-crafted poem with wonderful layers of metaphors.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM - Lovely poem :) - There's nothing wrong with your own vocabulary, Jay :) - Some poets use way too much metaphors... it often becomes difficult to understand - Write from your heart :) - hugs