The Birth of a Poet

My heart has bled verses, But none saw it bleed. It has gone barren And has not rained spring for so long. Thirsty for a loving embrace, I can taste only a strand Of its shadow in my dreams. I have been separated From my love for so long. My glass has gone empty, I beg you fill it with more. Each drop of nectar Brightens my amorous eyes, Adding to my desire for her, Beckoning me for more. Lost in dreams of my love, To my heart's content do I drink, To breathe vibrancy Into a newly-born poet's heart, Who, in his ruin and solitude unseen, Pours out reams of poetry On the tender, yet tormented love He has for her in his heart.
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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 23, 2020 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful First Place win Pramond! xxoo
Rastogi Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 12:58 AM
Connie, Sorry for this late response as I was on travel. Thanks for your kindness. Pramod
Andresen Avatar
February 23, 2020 at 8:04 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, Pramod :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rastogi Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 1:00 AM
Anne-Lise, Sorry for this late response as I was on travel. Thanks for your kind words. Pramod
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February 23, 2020 at 5:15 AM
You are right, such things are the birth of the poet, especially a broken heart... we bleed our words onto the page... Congratulations on your first place in the contest...
Rastogi Avatar
March 11, 2020 at 1:02 AM
Sorry for this late response as I was on travel. Thanks for your inspiring words. Pramod
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