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Watching From a Cliff

Emerald Waves crashing, lapping, 
frolicking on the tranquil seashore….
I watch, I reminisce, I close my eyes…
alone, standing on a cliff!
A Buddhist temple on the sublime shore, 
chimes soaring from above, 
I drown myself in a tranquil reverie,
inspiring my creative imagination. 

Aha, I remember my serene childhood, 
remember the days when revelling 
on the shore with the playful waves, 
hear the blithe giggle of my little friends, 
each day was a blissful experience!

I stand on this cliff,
there is no noise except the waves rising and falling,
From this height, the world seems an enormous wonder,
My whole life seems to manifest itself, 
I feel like a traveller from the ancient world, 
walking through the ages, 
crossing seas and oceans, 
hills and dales of the universe…

Am I walking for thousands of years, 
In search of love, kindness,
      and inner Peace!

Copyright © Malabika Ray Choudhury | Year Posted 2023

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/14/2023 2:28:00 PM A lovely/wonderful ~  story/write. I can see it all before me. Good Luck... Have a blessed weekend.......... Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 10/14/2023 2:29:00 PM Thank you, Paula. You are so kind - really appreciate your warmest comment.

Jan Allison Date: 10/14/2023 7:25:00 AM your imagery is absolutely exquisite Malabika I felt like i was at your side like a shadow witnessing these amazing scenes. awesome poetry! hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 10/14/2023 7:41:00 AM Dear Jan, so delighted to receive your excellent comment. I feel so fortunate to be in such a positive and talented community. Each one of you are so talented in your own way! Thank you so much - I wish I were on a seashore with my poet friends! How inspiring that would be! Love and hugs ~

Ink Empress Date: 10/14/2023 7:06:00 AM This took me back to a time i was in a very beautiful and serene place on a clifftop! Watching the waves crash and sun set, and not so far away i could see a temple too. How beautifully you describe things poetic soul! You really have a way with words, truly captivating and serene. And guess where your words took me to? Its a place called leelas in kerala, a beautiful place in kovalam, India! A fave this is for me. Login to Reply Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 10/14/2023 7:11:00 AM Oh Ink, Thank you, My Dear Friend! You had been to Kerala - that's awesome! I am originally from Bengal, eastern part of India. But I visited Kerala when I was six years old, and couldn't forget the sand, the seashore and the waves for such a long time! You are such a talented poet, wish I could travel with you! Thanks for the FAVE! Love and Hugs~