Writing

Writing

Our first meet and I held my tender pen,
Paper in the other hand ever since then,
School magazines, college journals and small stage,
Poetry became an addiction with growing age,

Writing my true emotions in words sublime,
Ink became deeper in colour with time,
Was in hiding till discovered a poetry forum,
Not to behave wild and follow decorum,

Skills sharpened by grinding at the soup,
Positive feedback by a magnificent group,
Vibrant contests strike the chords to ponder,
Comments and wishes evanesce my somber,

Profession is for a living but writing a passion,
Ideas turn to words, a pen's compassion,
Writing is purely to gratify the insatiable soul,
Achievements in literary world is not a mere goal !



August 11th, 2014
Contest 'writing' by Regina Riddle

Ranked 4th

Poet- Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Now entered for contest 'The sweetest touches of the verse' by Gautami phookan

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 10/14/2014 10:01:00 AM
Your passion for writing is eloquently expressed in these verses. I liked how you defined writing in the last stanza. Congrats on your fine win. // paul
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Date: 10/13/2014 1:56:00 PM
This is an excellent poem, thank you. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/13/2014 12:42:00 PM
Lovely to see this on the winners list Dr Sharma many congrats:-) hugs jan xxx
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Date: 10/13/2014 12:00:00 PM
Visiting again to congratulate you for yet another award, Dr. Upma
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Date: 8/14/2014 5:26:00 PM
Wonderful and skillful, grats on your win ;)
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Date: 8/14/2014 1:54:00 PM
Congratulations on a very good poem. The third stanza says it all so well: "Skills sharpened by grinding at the soup, Positive feedback by a magnificent group, Vibrant contests strike the chords to ponder, Comments and wishes evanesced my somber,
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Date: 8/12/2014 9:58:00 PM
Congrats on a fine win Dr Upma
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Date: 8/12/2014 6:38:00 PM
A very nice write. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 8/12/2014 3:46:00 PM
Love how you described the passion of it, sweetie. Congrats for your win.
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Date: 8/12/2014 3:22:00 PM
I'm not sure how I missed this one, but a warm and compassionate piece, well written. A belated Congratulations.
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Date: 8/12/2014 10:17:00 AM
Your verse perfectly suits the theme of the contest. Rhyme scheme is brilliant as the theme. Well done and congratulations! And also thanks
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Date: 8/12/2014 9:01:00 AM
congrats Upma, on this wonderful write and win. Mohan
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/12/2014 9:16:00 AM
Thnx Mohan!
Date: 8/12/2014 7:43:00 AM
I do wish I had started writing earlier but obviously the time wasn't right for me - an inspirational write! Many congrats Hugs Jan xx
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/12/2014 7:57:00 AM
Thnx Jan!
Date: 8/12/2014 6:46:00 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest: "Writing" - sponsored by: Regina Riddle - Really deserved, Dr. Upma ! -oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/12/2014 7:58:00 AM
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Date: 8/12/2014 7:58:00 AM
Thnx Anne Lise!
Date: 8/12/2014 5:31:00 AM
Creative and amazing experience, I can relate to it. Dr.Upma. congrats on the win
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/12/2014 7:59:00 AM
Thnx Dr Ram!
Date: 8/11/2014 7:11:00 PM
You write so very well my friend! The honesty in writes shine a light for others to follow. The rhythm, rhyme and heart in each writes reveal dedication, spirit, love and honor. Four qualities every good poet has.
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/12/2014 8:00:00 AM
Thnx for ur very encouraging comments Robert my friend! Always appreciate ur kind visit!
Date: 8/11/2014 2:37:00 PM
Dear Dr. Upma, Writing actually was my profession since age 18, but poetry releases more passion. We do become addicted. Even in bed at night silly limericks fill my head. Indeed, grinding at the Soup can definitely hone our skills. I would only take issue with the environment here. There are a couple sly foxes who take joy in making others cry. As you suggested, I'm trying to forge ahead in spite of that. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/12/2014 8:05:00 AM
Thnx Carolyn for ur kind visit n lovely words! Glad to know that u were into writing, n poetry is passion wid u too, actually in our profession we hardly can afford to hv any time to study literature or for writing. Extremely happy to know that u hv rejuvenated ur zeal to stand up n fight against all odds , bravo my friend ! God bless u!
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