The Kaliedoscope

No great structures, no crusades over mountains,
No wounds felled or tales of being unbeaten.
All around me is a lively choir of colours and images
Merging beautifully, all the visages and the mirages.
     
     In this fragmented world, I search for the kaliedoscope,
     To string together a bit of beauty, truth, love and hope.
     More smiles, less tears...
     More silence, less fears.

I did not visit all the temples,
Could not always pray properly.
At times I had to say no to friends,
But then I had the best intentions.

     Heaven or hell, I know not, nor do I care,
     A life is a life, mine or theirs.
     There are differences, but they are the surface,
     Deep inside, its less of you and I, more of us.

Glittering droplets of the early morning dew,
The sun is the same, reflected every day anew.
The drops vanish, life goes on
In borrowed wisdom, the poet sings his life's song.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 14, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Hey Girish, what's up my friend? I guess your real busy, huh? Still waiting for the poem you said you were working on...remember, little by little...will get it done!! Take care of yourself...Love ya! Peace, audrey
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March 23, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Dear Girish, yes, it's been a while....and too bad my soup mail doesn't seem to be working. But I'll try it in a sec. to answer your question....Peace, your friend, Audrey
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March 4, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Audrey recommended I read your exquisite poetry Girish so I must agree with her ..this is most beautiful and touching.. a truly gifted piece of poetry .. and may I say welcome to the Poetry Soup Family of poets... please continue to share your creative writes with us all..as this delight tonight..luv.. "Sweetheart" of Poetry Soup..Linda-Marie..
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March 4, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Oh, my goodness, Girish!! Thanks for alerting me to this absolute beauty...so beautiful, it made me cry!! Pls don't be embarrassed by this, but you are truly gifted and must have a beautiful soul to write this! Definitely one of my favs.! I will tell my BBF to come and read this! Great job! And keep it coming! Blessings and peace to you, Audrey
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March 4, 2010 at 6:45 AM
It's peculiar in a good way. It makes me read it over and over to make sure I'm understanding it; I'll still having trouble. I'm taking a guess that you mean different, not of the "kind" when you say unkind. Watch your diction because "wounds" aren't "felled." I guess if something's felled, it could have wounds. The poem has a great structure. You are saying a lot, but I'll bet you can grow your poem some more to say the things you mean for it to mean. I'll be waiting for more of your poetry.
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March 4, 2010 at 6:33 AM
I am so happy your awesome poetry is among the poetry I am reading this morning Girish. I wish you a day full of love and inspiration. Love,Carol
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