Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Free verse

Thirst For Roses

Thirst for Roses



A woman in rags with intelligent looks
Rusticity seen all over looking for a job.

The village sky was too small
She wanted to soar high in a city sky.
Lived in ten by ten room
With her husband & two children.

When the life gave a good start,
Her husband was attacked by paralysis
Lying in broken bed, numb as a wound
Her salty tears deforming the tiles.

Life’s funeral procession is on its way,
Make the way

Somebody’s existence is being robbed
Make the way

Let he be in peace with the Almighty
Make the way

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Date 9-11-13
Dr. Ram Mehta
First Place Win
Contest: Another day in Paradise by Jenish

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Robin Davis January 31, 2014 at 4:55 PM Dr. Ram This is a deeply moving and emotional write. Heart strings are being tugged at reading these words. Nicely done Thanks for the great comment on my Broken Hearted poem

Richard Ferry November 29, 2013 at 8:42 PM Excellent.........Congrats

Skat A November 28, 2013 at 8:13 PM A nice win DR.................. SKAT LOVE

Yanny Widjanarko November 28, 2013 at 6:06 PM Beautiful poem, Dr. Ram, and congrats on your win :), hug, Yanny

Shadow Hamilton November 26, 2013 at 7:13 PM sad write Ram but a powerful expression of life congrats on your win Shadow x smile hug

Sandra Adams November 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM a poignant piece that shows the sadness of everyday life for many....great write, congrats on your win :)

Poet Destroyer A November 26, 2013 at 5:47 PM Dr Ram, Congratulations... Enjoyed your inspired write from the Phil Collins theme “Another day in Paradise." take care.... LINDA

Shanity Rain November 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM Congratulations ! Another win .. You bring the reader right into the scene. I loved your poem as well you entered , did not need a name to know it was awesome ! I see what this contest man "The Undertaker " sees :)

Kelly Deschler November 26, 2013 at 4:03 PM A very sad, but true story that I think most of us can relate to, to some extent. These circumstances are happening more often than we realize. A very moving poem! Congratulations on your win!...Thank you very much for the kind congrats on my poem.

Joseph May November 26, 2013 at 10:09 AM congrats on a fine win Dr Ram

Siza Sibiya November 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM Congrats on your win, Dr.Ram. This absolutely a moving and vivid piece.

Kiran Bantawa November 26, 2013 at 7:06 AM congrats on your win!

Poet. Undertaker November 26, 2013 at 2:55 AM Congratulations. Thank you for the support extended.Always yours (: ) Jenish Soosai Anthony.

Charmaine Chircop November 11, 2013 at 12:36 AM A very sad tale..When the poor become sick..they become poorer..When the poor becones a widow and she has a family..Then its not only hard to make a living but one touches pain and lives miswry.Touched my heart!!

Litan Dey November 10, 2013 at 7:15 AM I like the story you spoke and you present it with the actual situation and mode.Great work...

Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM a tragedy. She is left even worse off with the death of her husband and he is now at peace!

Richard Lamoureux November 9, 2013 at 9:29 AM Moving and oh so sad.

Joseph May November 9, 2013 at 7:22 AM a moving write Dr Ram....

Sara Kendrick November 9, 2013 at 5:39 AM Sad work...It reminds me of my now deceased sister-in-law whose father was taken with what doctors then called creeping paralysis..There were five children at that time and the mother had to care for the children so my sister-in-law age 14 went to work in the mill..The mill let them continue to live in the house..Life was hard back then..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen November 9, 2013 at 4:10 AM - A moving and well written poem - Always a pleasure to read your poems Dr.Ram - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)