While Turning the Pages of Poetry Soup

While Turning the Pages of Poetry Soup.


While turning the pages of Poetry Soup,
After a gap of few years,
I felt a unique pleasure and thrill in my mind,
The Photo memories of my close favourite friends,
Began to flash in my memories,
Like the pleasant smell of the first rains.

The unique feeling was touching my mind and soul,
As if I was amid my favourite flowers
and the pleasing smell of those flowers,
With cool breeze was taking me away,
In a world of eternal pleasure.

But suddenly I saw few friends,
Had gone too far away in the blinking lights of stars 
And would shine only like a star,
On the pages of Poetry Soup,
Never again they would appear to add,
Their beautiful and elegant words and comments,
On the pages of Poetry,
However, their poetry would continue to shine,
With the beauty of their bright memories,
On the pages of Poetry Soup for ever and for ever.

Suddenly I felt that many tiny birds were chattering,
And were singing their love songs,
Perhaps they too were overwhelmed,
By the magic of spring air and by the sound of nature,
Their songs too were touching my heart
But I could follow many of them as they were too far away.

Suddenly I felt myself again,
In the loneliness of a lush green forest,
Which was once a reality and magical charm for me
But now which smiles only in my memories.

As all such beauty of nature and the the beauty of loneliness,
The lofty cliffs and snow peaks,
The big and wide beauty of grasslands,
The charming beauty of cool soothing breeze and brooks,
Are slowly vanishing everywhere in the world
In the bursting population of human beings,
Whose minds are not calm and cool
and their noises are too loud and it is disturbing 
The very peace of earth's lofty nature and music

Ravindra K Kapoor 

Kanpur, India  5th June 2023 
Instant Poem I have written in a hurry. Sorry if you find any errors. 
With best wishes,
Ravindra K kapoor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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De Beaulieu Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Hello Ravindra, people come and people go on the poetry soup. remember the ones that you felt close to. nature is changing. Sadly and true. blessings my friend. /Darlene/
Pickett Avatar
October 30, 2024 at 5:10 AM
With all the division in todays climate, there is one place we can all come together and share our creativity among friends of the written word. Such a beautiful piece, an instant classic. Good to see you again my friend, it has been a long time, longer for me. I've neglected the people I care for greatly that bring me so much joy through poetry, I will no longer. Well done! Asavvy1
Kapoor Avatar
July 23, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Due to technical reasons I am not receiving mails on my poems for quite sometime. Sorry that I missed your precious words dear friend but nice to see them today. I have placed some songs and Hope you would find them of your interest. More on your page soon..With best wishes always...Ravindra
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Hello Ravindra K. Kapoor, You really have put your heart and feelings into this poem. I enjoyed to read this poem. Blessings my friend. /Darlene/
Maverick Avatar
May 17, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Hello Ravindra..Its been a while' Its good to see You back writing, I see more positivley regarding Human existence on the planet ( than i once did') I saw that if approached in a measured Way..With reason people are capable of doing Much to enhance our world.' Not least because Of the great eco-friendly fuel advances coming Now. I lament the harsh treatment of covid-iocy Measures on humans that were never needed..All best wishes.!
Richards Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 3:58 PM
This poem is a beautiful reflection of your enormous love, not only of poetry, but of friendships, filled with your kinship and human kindness. I cannot thank you enough for stopping by my poems today and leaving such lovely comments after my long absence. It is a gift to not be forgotten. Thank You. (Your poetry is a pleasure and such a joy to read.)
Kapoor Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Part 2 Your presence on my poem dear friend Carrie is a priceless gift for me. Perhaps being a free member I now won't be able to make comments (changed policy of PS /GOOGLE perhaps) but those wonder moments I have spent with great beautiful poets on PS like you dear friend and others would always shine like a moment of yesterday only forever. I am more busy in making paintings & and writing Hindi love song . Soon I shall be organising an exhibition here at Kanpur India of my paintings. I am grateful for your kind precious words and am proud that we have enjoyed a great time on PS. Love & best wishes always df. ...Ravindra
Kapoor Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Your presence on my poem dear friend Carrie is a priceless gift for me. Perhaps being a free member I now won't be able to make comments (changed policy of PS /GOOGLE perhaps) but those wonder moments I have spent with great beautiful poets on PS like you dear friend and others would always shine like a moment of yesterday only forever. More in part 2..
Dillenbeck Avatar
March 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Ravindra, reincarnation of Skat, a treasure, Peace Warrior, MusEcologist, Indigenous Wisdom Sage; crown, heart, and root chakras, hypostatic reunion of these voiced choices we must not lose and must not contain.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 7:50 AM
An instant poem heartfelt and beautiful!
Kapoor Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 3:54 AM
I am highly thankful df Kim for your kind appreciations and visit on my poem. I will visit your page soon. Sorry df Kim. I missed you comment as I am not getting any email about the comments on my [email protected]. With best wishes always...Ravindra
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 12:47 PM
wow, this is wonderful metaphor for Poetrysoup, and sadly we have lost several "stars" since you last were here. GREAT poem, Ravindra. Nice seeing you back.
Kapoor Avatar
June 15, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Thanks df Andrea for your kind and valuable words. I may not be active on PS very much but on this platform my poet friends always give me a feeling of a distant well wisher. More on your page soon df. With best wishes always..Subhkaamnaaen ..Ravindra
Rose  Avatar
June 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM
I remember well your poetry dear friend, what an amazing poem you have created, blessings, from T O
Kapoor Avatar
June 15, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Thank you so much df Mystic. Will visit your other poems soon. With best wishes always....Ravindra
Kapoor Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Thanks df Rose. It is really great to see you after a very long time. More on your page. With best wishes....Subhkaamnaaen Ravindra
Goff Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Refreshing journey across our soup landscape my friend! I journeyed with you every line! Thanks for sharing!
Callus Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 6:20 AM
It is with pleasure that I see you back on Soup my friend Ravi! I am sure that you will soon get back in the groove. Unfortunately, since your last visit 2 years ago, several Soupers have moved on while others have left this world for good. I wonder if you got in touch with Joyce Johnson (your last poem)! ~ Regards and good luck // paul
Kapoor Avatar
June 5, 2023 at 6:58 PM
Thanks df Paul. Yes I was in touch with her and I hope to be here on PS if not on regular at least on casual basis. I will visit them as and when I am here. More on your page soon. With best wishes....Ravindra
Kapoor Avatar
June 4, 2023 at 10:20 PM
Good Day and good wishes to all my Poetry Soup friends. Ravindra K Kapoor
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