What Is In a Name

Either silent or eloquent
A name there must be
To be a speck in the infinity
Without the speck, high or low
Where the heck you can go

So I have a name too
Denoting both red and blue
The colours of courage
To struggle in the race
Of pleasant survival

It is elimination in namelessness 
Disintegration like disgrace
A shame
It is integration in a name
Sometimes toward the hall of fame
May be in a global group
Or at least in Poetry Soup

So I have a name too
In order to be distinct to you
In dark and dew
Though doubtful in poetry soup 

Again a disintegration in a name too
In the zoo
Of religion, cast and creed
Instruments of power and greed
Namelessness here might eliminate
The black holes of disregard and hate

I dislike the surname of my name
Indicative of higher caste claim
A profound nonsense
In Indian culture


A rose or a non-rose
A name must be there
To get close and warm
Into your charm

Silent or eloquent
Strong or faint
In paint or poetry
Alone or in a tremor of chemistry
Mere you and I will not do
We need a name
In the eternal game

Hence my name
Pointing towards radiance and spirit
Though I am nowhere near it
Still trying for some resolution
Of restless conflict
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17/01/2017
Silent One’s Poetry Contest
What’s in a name
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Medders Tobechi Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations on your placement, Probir. Nicely written.
Gupta Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:45 PM
Thank you, Janis ... probir ...
Scars Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 1:49 PM
lovely poem Probir..congrats! :)-luloo
Gupta Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:47 PM
Aww, ... A nice visit after quite sometime, Laura ...thank you, ... probir
Pal Avatar
January 18, 2017 at 12:57 AM
Your poetry is very inspiring, Sir, for learners like me.
Gupta Avatar
January 18, 2017 at 4:07 AM
Very good ... in that case my poetry has had a little utility too ... thank you, my young friend ...
Murray Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 5:58 PM
Here in Ireland your name often gives away your religion. Just as you have said about caste. It's strange how powerful a name can be. Good luck in the contest Probir.
Gupta Avatar
January 18, 2017 at 4:20 AM
I am very close to being an atheist ... For me journey toward godhead is an achievement towards human perfection . Thank you for reading and liking my poem, Jean ... probir ...
Robinson Jr. Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 11:47 AM
Very spiritual and compelling poem, Probir. Such grace, humility and truth emanating from your illuminating words. Though I would dare intercede on your behalf in this one thing ... we all being children of God, are descendants of the Highest royalty, not man-made forms of superiority. Such a beautifully written poem. Ty for sharing your views on names w/us. Love and peace to you always.
Gupta Avatar
January 18, 2017 at 4:25 AM
Your comment is the proof that poetry is subjective in nature, both for for the poet and the reader ... and the perspective may very much vary ... Thank you so much for taking an interest in my poems ... probir
Turner Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 8:28 AM
Wonderful write, Probir. It is an uncommon name here but I think it's a great name that suits you well:)
Gupta Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 9:34 AM
Thank you, Daniel ...
Trifiatis Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 7:48 AM
What a monumental denotation and connotation of a name dear, Brobir! A seven!
Gupta Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 9:36 AM
Thank you, Demetrios ...
Herlihy Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 12:52 AM
There is beauty in a name, and significance too, just like this poem. Well done. I found this most interesting. JH
Gupta Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 5:17 AM
Thank you ... probir ...
Daniel Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 12:04 AM
You have a unique name, Probir:) this poem is indeed brilliant:)
Gupta Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 5:18 AM
Thank you, Jo ... probir ...
Wolf Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 11:45 PM
Brilliant, Probir, Brilliant!
Gupta Avatar
January 17, 2017 at 5:19 AM
Thank you ... probir ...
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