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Reading all kinds of books, and creative writing are my passions from a young age. After spending many years with teaching as my profession, finally I am devoting myself to my passions - Poetry, Singing, and Art. I also write short stories.

My early years were spent in India, and some later years in the Middle East - finally settled in Toronto, Canada. Writing comes first, but I also learn, practise and enjoy music and art. I am an avid reader from my early childhood - read both epic and modern writers - from Iliad, Odyssey and Shakespeare to P.G. Wodehouse, to Elena Ferrante and Kazuo Ishiguro. The book which is always on my desk is Gitanjali, the collection of spiritual songs by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel-laureate Poet of India.

Poetry is an expression of thoughts, feelings and reflections. Some of my unique life-experiences get expressed in my poems and short stories. I attempt to express my reflections and thoughts with creativity and depth - poetic flow and elegance are my goals. At present I am working on a memoir which covers my family's history and my life in three different countries with rich and varied cultures.

I write equally in two languages - in English, and also in Bengali, which is a regional language in the eastern part of India. I have translated a few famous Bengali poems (mainly by Rabindranath Tagore) in English and posted them on PoetrySoup. Hope to publish a collection of translations in future.

I create videos with my own poems and poems by famous writers, and also create audio-books from English and Bengali literature - post them on You Tube, where I have created my own channel. On that channel, I have uploaded a few videos of songs in Bengali, rendered by myself.

Channel URL for You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSzp2aCxzDkxInuHkVU37g

I work on a few forms of rare art - eggshell decorations, copper-tooling and batik are some of them.

Here are the links to my translations of Rabindranath Tagore's Poems:

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/finally_saved_part_1_-_translation_from_rabindranath_tagore_1403729 (Finally Saved - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/finally_saved_part_2_-_translation_from_rabindranath_tagore_________________1403737 (Fianlly Saved - Part 2)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/finally_saved_part_3_-_translation_from_rabindranath_tagore__1403738 (Fianally Saved - Part 3)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/freed_from_my_shackles_-_translation_from_tagore_1396721 (Freed From My Shacles)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_deception_part_1_translation_from_tagore_1346222 (Deception - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/deception_part_2_-_translation_from_tagore_1346223 (Deception - Part 2)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/two_birds_-_translation_from_tagore_1334349 ( Two Birds)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/banalata_sen_-_translation_from_bengali_poem_1316959

(Banalata Sen)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_invention_of_shoes_-_part_1_-_translation_1281715

(Invention Of Shoes - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_invention_of_shoes_-_part_2_-_translation_1281717

(Invention Of Shoes - Part 2)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_sleeping_beauty_-_translation_from_tagore_1264205

(Sleeping Beauty)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/_an_ordinary_girl_-_translation_from_tagore_1259833

(An Ordinary Girl)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/camellia_-_part_1_translation_from_tagore_1349292 (Camellia - Part 1)

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/camellia_-_part_2_translation_from_tagore_1349295

Below is a link to my YOU TUBE Channel. You may subscribe to this channel, where I post recitation of my poems, poems from Rabindranath Tagore, and also songs (rendered by myself) composed by Tagore. Please click on my picture at the bottom of the video - you will find my channel. Channel URL is at the bottom of this post.

Channel URL for You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika

handle: @raymalabika

This link will take you to my channel on YOU TUBE

https://youtube.com/user/raymalabika

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A Memorable Visit To India

Blog Posted:2/23/2023 4:56:00 PM

Dear Poet-Friends,

After almost three years of uncertainty, anxiety and sadness, I am finally spending a winter-vacation in India, in the city - Kolkata - where I was born, and grew up. It is an exciting time for me, staying in a resort - which is called "Institute of Culture" - a place dedicated for international guests, scholars, artists, musicians. I feel so fortunate - to be here and make friends with gifted, passionate people from all around the world. I am particularly thrilled to find a group of young Japanese students learning Bengali. The place is buzzing with cultural activities.

I myself had a few personal goals this time. In my previous blog, I had mentioned a memoir I was writing (in Bengali) - and in the last four months I finally got it done - and found a publisher who agreed to publish my book "Pahar Amake Dake" (Mountains Call Me).

My other goal was to record a few Tagore songs with right accompaniments, in a professional studio. I am so delighted to let you know that I have accomplished recording five songs, which will ultimately be uploaded on You Tube.

Dear Friends, this is why for the last three months I missed sharing poems on Soup, and participating in various themed contests. India at this time is beautiful with mild weather...the place I am staying looks stunning with gorgeous surrounding gardens! I wake up at dawn listening to birds chirping sweetest songs, and sky showcasing a palette of mesmerizing colours. Feel myself fortunate to spend vacation in a place vibrant with art, music, and literature.

That's all for now. I will be back to Canada at the end of February - already missing my children and grandchildren.

Take care, Dear Soupers. Warmest wishes,

Mala

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Valsa
George

Date: 3/25/2023 11:37:00 PM

Hi Mala, glad to know that you enjoyed your vacation in India, your native land and could interact with people from all over the world interested in art and literature. Indeed you have been lucky to have stayed in the 'Institute of Culture'. Hope you are back by now.

JCB
Brul

Date: 3/16/2023 9:02:00 AM

So lucky you are. You were able to have a communion with nature. I am sure you experienced a sublime healing within you. It's my dream to visit India, too. Sir Aniruddha Pathak and his wife is inviting us to visit Delhi and Baroda. Blessings my friend and welcome back to Soup. You were missed here! Keep your ink flowing again. Hope to see your new poem posted soon. ^____^ JCB

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/17/2023 5:26:00 AM

Dear JCB, Thank you so much for your lovely words - so precious to me. True, I experienced serenity and sublimity around, staying in an Ashram. With that calmness surrounding me, I was able to complete two of my projects, very close to my heart. You won't believe how many exceptional friends I made there! Very glad to know you are planning to visit India - a very warm, different and interesting cultural experience! I am back to Soup - writing gives me immense pleasure and peace of mind! Love and best wishes, Sweet Friend ~ Mala

Susan
Lawrence

Date: 3/14/2023 10:03:00 PM

Dearest Mala, Your journey of the heart and soul resonates with magical nuances of joy and delight and accomplishment. I am so thrilled you could take time to do these things and go inward to allow your voice and heart to speak . Big hugs to you dear one . I look forward to hearing your songs soon . Sending blessings and love , Susan :) xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/16/2023 5:30:00 AM

This is the URL of my You Tube channel, Susan. https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika Songs are in Bengali, but I have some poetry-readings in English. This link will take you to my reading from Tagore's Geetanjali - in English. Love and Hugs! https://youtu.be/x0_bcP8h9fY

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/16/2023 5:26:00 AM

Dearest Susan, Your kindest words bring so much joy and happiness to my mind - I feel inspired with your exceptionally original and creative poems, and also by your loving words. I feel fortunate to meet and get to know the kind and talented friends at this site. Yes, it was a great opportunity for me to spend two months at my birthplace, and also to stay engaged in creative projects. I hope to do so every year from now on, if life permits.Love ~ Mala

I Am
Anaya

Date: 3/14/2023 7:29:00 PM

Namaste` Malabika! Was this a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, the most famous and beloved poet of India. Malabika my eyes became watery, teary eyed. Thank you for sharing your poem and UTUBE video I was moved by your emotive musical rendering. I am a big fan of yours ~Anaya

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/15/2023 6:53:00 AM

You have already visited my channel, Dear Poetess - feel so excited! I have a few readings/recitations from Geetanjali in that channel. Here is a link: https://youtu.be/x0_bcP8h9fY I have translated some of Tagore's long and short poems, and posted them on my page at Soup. If you are interested, you may find the links with my biography. Some of those poems highlight the status of women in nineteenth century India. Love and hugs, Dear Poet-Sister!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/15/2023 6:42:00 AM

Namaste, My Sweet friend! My heart starts dancing when you tell me you are my fan!!! This song was written by Rabindranath Tagore for his collection of lyrical poems "Geetabitan" (Garden of Songs). His collection of poems, "Geetanjali" (Offering Of Songs) was awarded Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. His songs have been labelled as a specific genre - Rabindrasangeet - I am one of those many people who practise them. It's hard to enjoy when the language is unfamiliar! Many many thanks to you. Love ~ Mala

Paula
Goldsmith

Date: 3/13/2023 2:05:00 PM

Congratulations~Job well done. Sounds like your vacation was in heaven. Dreams do come true. I have missed you on Soup. Blessings Always...................

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/15/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Paula. I was in Kolkata, India, for two winter months...and you could rightly say, I was in heaven. The resort or "Ashram" where i stayed, is called "International Institute Of Culture", and it is the most peaceful and inspiring place i have ever found. it thrives with literature, music, art, spirituality! I definitely missed you (Paula), and you, and you - all my poet-friends! Love!

Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 3/10/2023 11:48:00 AM

Hello Mala, I will chat with you on soup mail later. Bye for now. Love & Friendship /Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/10/2023 12:20:00 PM

Hi Darlene, so good to hear from you! How are you doing, my dear friend? Please send me soup mails - I will look forward to! Love ~ Mala

I Am
Anaya

Date: 3/2/2023 4:59:00 PM

Malabika what exciting news you bring! A vacation like no other and being accomplished! Congratulations! You are blessed, hugs ~Anaya~lovely picture

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/10/2023 12:15:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Poetess-Friend, for your wonderful inspiring message. I am really excited to share my experience with you! It is a blessing to spend a blissful time in a serene and peaceful “ashram” in India. I feel fortunate to complete and get ready for publishing an autobiographical novel in my home-language. The music videos are merely experiments…I should have done this long time ago..it’s a bit late now, my voice is not as strong as it used to be before! If you are interested, I have a You Tube channel… https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika Posted first video there. Love ~ Mala

Sam
Kauffman

Date: 3/2/2023 11:47:00 AM

Welcome home Mala! You have been missed! So happy you had this magical time in your childhood home! Can't wait to see what flows from your magical pen to enchant us. Best wishes for your projects! Blessing to you dear friend!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/2/2023 1:21:00 PM

Dear Sam, appreciate your lovely comment. I truly had a magical time - and I feel fortunate to have completed an autobiographical novel which will be ready by April of 2023. A few music videos were accomplished too - my humble dreams! Hope to actively participate in Soup activities soon. Love and best wishes, Dear Friend - you all are my inspiration!

Constance
La France

Date: 2/26/2023 1:37:00 PM

Mala, best of luck with your projects and enjoy your vacation, blessings, Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/2/2023 1:13:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Constance. Really appreciate your kind and beautiful comment.

Sunshine
Smile

Date: 2/24/2023 11:16:00 AM

Enjoy your holiday in your hometown, Mala - You have a lot to tell your children and grandchildren when you get home - Have a lovely weekend - hugs

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:53:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Anne-Lise. I have enjoyed quite a lot in this vacation, particularly a mild and pleasant winter... and accomplished a few of my goals. Love ~ Mala

Tom
Cunningham

Date: 2/24/2023 4:07:00 AM

Sounds like you are having an amazing time Mala, enjoy every minute. Tom

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Tom. I am having an amazing time...I have accomplished a few of my goals...particularly publishing a book - it will be out in April, 2023. Best wishes, Tom!

Joanna
Daniel

Date: 2/24/2023 3:23:00 AM

Great! Enjoy your stay, Mala, you have already achieved so much!! Congratulations on your memoir and recording of songs!!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:37:00 PM

Thank you, Dear Jo. I have many dreams, but not much time, Dear Friend. Many years have gone by!

Unseeking
Seeker

Date: 2/24/2023 12:56:00 AM

Have a great time Mala and don’t forget to visit the lake. Congratulations on publication of your book and uploading songs close to your heart on YouTube. Not many can claim accomplishments equivalent to yours.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Dear Poet. True, I have a lot of dreams...but not much time to fulfill those dreams. Your lovely comment made me feel very happy. Best wishes ~ Mala

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2023 10:35:00 PM

Wow. You are having the time of your life. How wonderful for you. You should put up links to the songs when they are ready!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/10/2023 12:17:00 PM

This is the URL for my channel, Andrea. https://www.youtube.com/@raymalabika Posted the first video there. Songs by myself are all in Bengali…but there are some poetry-readings in English.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 9:31:00 PM

Yes, Andrea, I was having a fabulous time. Day after tomorrow I am leaving - back to snowy Canada. I would be delighted to put up the links to my songs...but they are all in Bengali. Although in my You Tube channel, I have uploaded some recitations of my English poems, and some of famous English poets. Love ~ Mala

Eve
Roper

Date: 2/23/2023 7:58:00 PM

Dear Mala, tickled you had a wonderful time and sharing some photos with us. Blessings Eve

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 6:14:00 AM

Dear Eve, Thank you so much. My Book is supposed to be out in April - a dream project. I also enjoy singing Tagore's soulful songs - will put up the links when the songs get uploaded on You Tube. Love ~ Mala

Susan
Ashley

Date: 2/23/2023 7:04:00 PM

Dear Mala, my sweet friend, I have missed your inspiring presence amongst the Soup’s poetry pages, but I am so thrilled to hear of your awesome adventure in Kolkata. What an enriching experience for you! I’m so glad you shared such wonderful details about your trip and your recent accomplishments with us, so fantastic!! Looking forward to seeing you back soon, dear poetess, literary author and musical artist! Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 6:11:00 AM

Dear Susan, thank you so much for your kindest comments. I stayed here for almost two months, and had such an enormous cultural experience - dream of my life! I would love to share more details and pictures in future! Love ~ Mala

Beata
Agustin

Date: 2/23/2023 6:57:00 PM

Wow! I rejoice with you for your accomplishments! Congratulations. Enjoy your stay in India as you maximize the wondrous opportunities to savour such cultural vacation. Thanks for the update. God bless you.

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/24/2023 6:07:00 AM

Thank you, Beata. It is a memorable vacation for me, My Friend - never had time and opportunity to enjoy some of my passions. Best wishes to you.

My Past Blog Posts


A Memorable Visit To India Date Posted: 2/23/2023 4:56:00 PM
Love To Share Date Posted: 9/3/2022 6:03:00 PM
Few Days Of My Destination March Break Date Posted: 4/1/2022 6:19:00 AM
"Inspired By A Translation" Poetry Contest - Results Finalized Date Posted: 12/12/2021 5:01:00 PM
Gentle Reminders about "Inspired By A Translation" Poetry Contest Date Posted: 12/6/2021 5:16:00 PM
A Few Words About My Contest - Inspired By A Translation Date Posted: 11/9/2021 6:22:00 AM
Translations - Empowering Women In Nineteenth Century India Date Posted: 10/14/2021 3:32:00 PM
"MERSE - Beauty Of Fall" Contest Results Finalized Date Posted: 9/24/2021 5:00:00 PM
MERSE Poetry Contest Date Posted: 8/31/2021 4:07:00 PM
Results Finalized For Contest - A Tender Moment From Childhood Date Posted: 7/1/2021 4:31:00 PM
My "Sunflower" Poetry Contest - A Few Words Date Posted: 5/21/2021 9:34:00 AM
Translations From Nobel-Laureate Poet Of India Date Posted: 4/12/2021 4:20:00 PM
How To Attach Pictures To Your Poems (some helpful instructions) Date Posted: 3/27/2021 3:49:00 PM
My Contest - Moments Of Reflection (Haibun) Date Posted: 3/26/2021 7:36:00 PM
My Contest - I Remember Date Posted: 3/8/2021 4:02:00 PM
An Experience Of Faberge-inspired Rare Eggshell Art (Video) Date Posted: 2/7/2021 6:08:00 PM
Deception - Translation from Rabindranath Tagore Date Posted: 7/26/2020 5:45:00 AM
Books, Art, Food - My Dream Vacation Date Posted: 7/12/2020 5:36:00 PM
A Sleeping Beauty - Translation From Rabindranath Tagore Date Posted: 6/30/2020 6:16:00 PM
Childhood Memories - A Poetic Inspiration Date Posted: 6/22/2020 7:22:00 AM
Translation From Rabindranath Tagore (Nobel-Laureate in 1913) Date Posted: 6/12/2020 6:20:00 AM
A Rare Art, A Poetic Inspiration - Part 2 Date Posted: 6/5/2020 7:54:00 AM
A Rare Art, A Poetic Inspiration Date Posted: 5/29/2020 5:29:00 PM
Mala's Space Date Posted: 5/24/2020 7:14:00 PM

My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
3/28/2023	Poverty	Free verse	poverty,sympathy,
3/25/2023	Can I Catch A Rainbow - Nursery Rhyme	Rhyme	butterfly,rose,
3/25/2023	Ocean	Free verse	ocean,spiritual,
3/24/2023	The Rose Inside My Heart - MR	Rhyme	fantasy,romantic,rose,
3/22/2023	Nightmare	Free verse	dark,night,
3/20/2023	Spreading Happiness	Acrostic	childhood,dream,happiness
3/20/2023	Music	Free verse	bird,music,ocean,
3/16/2023	Lonely	Free verse	depression,grief,
3/12/2023	Journey Of An Inquisitive Worm Nursery Rhyme	Free verse	butterfly,fun,
3/10/2023	Kismet	Free verse	destiny,lost love,
2/5/2023	My Dream Date	Free verse	dream,longing,
1/29/2023	Beautiful	Free verse	beautiful,nature,
1/26/2023	How Do You Feel	Free verse	longing,lost love,
1/17/2023	Beloved Poet	Free verse	love,poetry,
1/11/2023	Shakespeare Returns	Free verse	history,poets,
1/1/2023	Precious Gift	Monoku	children,love,
12/29/2022	We Create A Decoupage	Personification	autumn,nature,
12/29/2022	ice	Haiku	nature,winter,
12/17/2022	Follow The Fire	Rhyme	inspirational,
12/14/2022	Still-life Autumn	Rhyme	autumn,nature,
12/7/2022	Cooing Birds Announce It's Time	Free verse	inspirational,motivation,
11/30/2022	On Christmas Night	Free verse	christmas,memory,
11/26/2022	Fab Holiday	Limerick	fun,holiday,
11/24/2022	Secret Wish Nursery Rhyme	Limerick	christmas,games,
11/20/2022	Most Beautiful Christmas Poem	Free verse	celebration,christmas,sno
11/19/2022	Need A Vacation	Limerick	fun,vacation,
11/18/2022	Struggles Decided Who I Am	Verse	inspiration,life,
11/7/2022	The Only Star For Me	Free verse	star,symbolism,
11/7/2022	November	Nonet	nature,november,
11/7/2022	November Bliss	Free verse	nature,november,
11/5/2022	Uncanny	Free verse	dark,fear,
11/5/2022	How Delicious	Limerick	food,fun,
11/4/2022	Winter On Way	Monorhyme	snow,winter,
11/4/2022	Night Owl	Haiku	scary,solitude,
10/30/2022	Palette Of Colours - Nursery Rhyme	Rhyme	blue,sky,tree,
10/29/2022	I Held The Key	Free verse	change,freedom,
10/26/2022	Halloween Fright	Rhyme	fear,night,
10/26/2022	A Note In The Wind - NW	Free verse	love,memory,
10/25/2022	Halloween Nightmare	Free verse	fear,horror,
10/20/2022	Violin and Guitar	Ekphrasis	loneliness,music,
10/18/2022	Nature's Charm	Dizain	nature,spring,
10/16/2022	Once There Was A Love	Free verse	longing,love,
10/13/2022	Ride In The Subway	Narrative	cancer,emotions,
10/13/2022	Dream Shared	Free verse	dream,longing,
10/9/2022	The Poems I Never Wrote	Free verse	emotions,poems,
10/9/2022	Merlin The Magic Cat	Free verse	love,pets,
10/5/2022	As If In A Dream	Tanka	dream,memory,
10/5/2022	When I Close My Eyes	Terza Rima	childhood,memory,
10/5/2022	Silence	Monoku	pain,
9/30/2022	connection	Monoku	care,feelings,
9/29/2022	Empathy	Monoku	care,feelings,
9/24/2022	Indian Princess - In Memory Of Connie	Free verse	i miss you,inspiration,me
9/23/2022	autumn collection	Haiku	autumn,beauty,nature,
9/20/2022	I Wandered Lonely As A Sailboat	Rhyme	boat,ocean,
9/19/2022	I Wandered Lonely As A Leaf	Rhyme	lonely,nature,
9/11/2022	Take Me To Nirvana	Free verse	faith,life,
9/10/2022	Sing the way Sky is singing - Translation	Free verse	animal,love,spiritual,
9/10/2022	whimsical season	Haiku	autumn,color,
9/9/2022	World Draped With Colours	Pantoum	autumn,nice,
9/3/2022	You Never Left	Sijo	loss,sad,
8/23/2022	Lotus	Rhyme	flower,life,
8/16/2022	My Path To You	Romanticism	longing,love,
8/13/2022	Dreamy Autumn	Ninette	autumn,nature,
8/13/2022	Melodies From Far	Nonet	autumn,
8/12/2022	clouds	Haiku	autumn,bird,
8/11/2022	Champagne Light	Quatern	autumn,seasons,
8/8/2022	Just August	Tanka	august,nature,
8/7/2022	nostalgia	Tanka	childhood,nostalgia,
8/3/2022	In Search Of You	Free verse	longing,love,
7/27/2022	Lily Of The Nile	Free verse	love,love hurts,
7/25/2022	The Pale Moon	Rhyme	loneliness,moon,
7/21/2022	Drowned In Your Fragrance	Rhyme	longing,love,
7/17/2022	Walked Thousand Miles	Rhyme	longing,love,
7/7/2022	Harp Strung With Hopes	Quatrain	dream,inspiration,life,
7/3/2022	Hear The Blowing Wind	Free verse	childhood,house,loss,memo
7/3/2022	Sea Of Stars	Tanka	sky,stars,
6/30/2022	Prayer - Translation Of Tagore's Song	Free verse	prayer,spiritual,
6/28/2022	Aha Life A Reverberating Harp	Free verse	life,uplifting,
6/25/2022	birds	Haiku	bird,summer,
6/22/2022	The Old Rusty Gate Creaks Open	Free verse	life,nostalgia,
6/20/2022	Split Wide Open	Dramatic Monologue	lost love,memory,
6/15/2022	Women In My Family	Free verse	family,nature,poetry,wome
6/11/2022	Wreckage	Verse	boat,sea,
6/6/2022	Dear friend, Waiting For You	Personification	best friend,bird,
6/4/2022	Untold Story	Verse	sea,solitude,
6/2/2022	Nothing But Hottest Tabasco	Epulaeryu	food,summer,
5/31/2022	retirement in view	Limerick	life,wife,
5/29/2022	Colours Of Rainbow	Monoku	color,life,rainbow,
5/20/2022	Not Only Your Words - Translation	Free verse	longing,love,
5/16/2022	What Fascinates Me	Ekphrasis	art,sky,stars,
5/15/2022	Riding The Subway For Twenty-Five Days	Free verse	daughter,life,strength,
5/14/2022	Invisible Barrier	Free verse	childhood,children,povert
5/11/2022	Dawn	Verse	nature,
5/11/2022	Series Of Dreams	Rubaiyat	life,love,
5/6/2022	whish says breeze	Haiku	night,wind,
5/6/2022	A Day In May	Rhyme	day,flower,may,sunshine,
5/5/2022	Nature's Rhythm	Rhyme	nature,spring,
5/3/2022	Tribute To A Special Woman	Rhyme	care,mother,teacher,woman
4/25/2022	Girl With A Pearl Earring	Ekphrasis	girl,muse,
4/17/2022	Don't Want To Be A Princess	Narrative	children,life,princess,

My Photos

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
The Last Petal	Free verse	funny love,
The Garden That Lives On	Concrete	garden,
In your lockup	Rhyme	cute love,love,passion,
Fascination	Verse	happiness,heart,
Separated By A Common Language	Rhyme	america,england,language,
Find me then	Verse	love,sunset,
Reflections in Silence - Moon and I	Free verse	analogy,life,philosophy,
Kaleidoscopic Kite	Personification	life,summer,
One Day Soon	Free verse	hope,love,
Gently now, gently	Lyric	love,romantic,
Amberina Ballerina	Free verse	destiny,emotions,inspirat
Silent Blossoms	Verse	nature,silence,
A Writer Born to Create	Free verse	writing,
Ruin Gazing	Free verse	solitude,
My Winter	Free verse	love,passion,winter,
There Is A Star With My Name On It	Free verse	desire,hope,night,romanti
Painting Love	Sonnet	love,
The Tempest	Free verse	life,ocean,peace,storm,
Where do we Poets go	Free verse	death,life,poems,poetry,p
The Christmas Gift	Rhyme	christmas,emotions,
A Christmas Eve Tale	Rhyme	boy,dog,
A Dawn Symphony	Sapphic stanza	bird,
Imagination	Free verse	analogy,bird,imagination,
The Forest	Free verse	nature,
The Universe of Creativity, the Poet, and the Poem	Free verse	poems,
Black Opal	Free verse	birth,color,space,
Poetry: A Profound Sense Of Beauty - a collaboration with Frederic Parker	Free verse	appreciation,beauty,imagi
A Poem for Michael	Rhyme	abuse,angst,discriminatio
Sunset Tableau	Verse	appreciation,lost love,na
My forest of dreams	Rhyme	blessing,devotion,
It still hurts	Free verse	break up,love,love hurts,
I Didn't Know	Rhyme	appreciation,bullying,chi
let there be color	Free verse	flower,garden,
A Poem For My Algebra Teacher	Free verse	6th grade,abuse,betrayal,
Dancing With Mom	Couplet	analogy,dance,joy,life,lo
Night Sky's Party	Terzanelle	night,sky,
Ode to Mother Ganga	Ode	mother,river,
dance party in summer	Haiku	celebration,dance,summer,
In my Dream	Free verse	dream,
The Symphony I Cherish	Free verse	joy,music,wind,
O April	Free verse	appreciation,april,beauty
Raindrops Kissing	Imagism	garden,imagery,spiritual,
Falling Like Leaves, Again	Acrostic	autumn,memory,romance,sou
To My Future Self	Rhyme	future,
Oh, Hello September	Free verse	september,
Vagabond Dreams	Quintain (English)	appreciation,love,
Fantasy Is The Luster Of Opalescence	Free verse	appreciation,art,fantasy,
Everybody's Going Home	Lyric	loneliness,lonely,longing
NISKRITI translated as FINALLY SAVED	Rhyme	gender,life,women,
Oh, Autumn	Quintain (Sicilian)	autumn,
Seasons Serene	Rhyme	seasons,
Flipped Hourglass	Rhyme	life,lost,time,
It Came Upon a Prophecy	Lyric	christian,christmas,jesus
A Zigzag in Autumn	Free verse	autumn,nature,
when dewdrops run dry	Tanka	flower,love,
Night Light	Free verse	blue,light,loss,moon,nigh
To My Knees	Lyric	faith,god,prayer,
dream party at number 10	Free verse	abuse,america,anger,anxie
Boyhood	Free verse	addiction,boy,children,co
Soul Embrace	Free verse	age,child,creation,fantas
Sand, Sun-kissed and Sandals	Rhyme	longing,romance,seasons,s
ordinary	Free verse	love,magic,mystery,
Let us leave shadows and live	Ghazal	life,
Spring Flowers	Free verse	beautiful,bird,birth,flow
First Dance Footle	Footle	crush,fantasy,teacher,
Wings of Change	Free verse	appreciation,birth,celebr
If Ever I Don't Know	Rhyme	age,daughter,father daugh
eagle	Haiku	appreciation,bird,sea,
Along Comes A Flood	Couplet	analogy,desire,imagery,lo
Women In My Family	Free verse	family,women,
Consciousness Fulcrum	Free verse	heart,life,work,
Poem On Poetry	Rhyme	poetry,
Dreamy Night	Dizain	mom,
Ekphrasis on Snow at Argenteuil	Ekphrasis	appreciation,art,love,
That Starry Night	Ekphrasis	art,depression,night,pass
Dappled Rainbow Hues Upon the Floor	Dizain	family,
Summer Lace	Rhyme	beauty,day,love,morning,n
Spring Whimsy	Haiku	spring,
My Visit To Nirmal Hriday	Rhyme	caregiving,dedication,hap
Silence of a Poet	Free verse	poetry,
A Poets Abode	Sonnet	art,beauty,passion,poetry
Be Quiet As Water	Couplet	appreciation,silence,soli
that tiny spark of hope - POTW	Rhyme	10th grade,11th grade,12t
Distinct Ballet	Couplet	butterfly,poetry,upliftin
Showdown At Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,humor,sun,
Quest	Rhyme	angst,anxiety,nostalgia,
The Hint of Autumn	Quatern	august,autumn,color,roman
Whose Muse Elusive Dew	Rhyme	destiny,life,lost love,mo
rapture - hiku	Haiku	beautiful,emotions,heart,
Forgiveness	Free verse	forgiveness,
Flight To Midnight	Verse	angel,beauty,death,forgiv
With Life in Tune	Rhyme	nature,
Writing Is My Prayer	Roundel	poetry,writing,
i never wonder why i love you	Romanticism	i love you,love,wife,
With Open Arms	Free verse	appreciation,emotions,fan
Women In My Family	Acrostic	blessing,children,faith,f
Finding My Muse	Free verse	fantasy,imagery,inspirati
in memory	Imagism	grief,
Take Me To Nirvana	Rhyme	heaven,
Autumn - Constanza	Rhyme	autumn,death,spiritual,

Fav Poets

Poet	Country
JCB Brul	Korea (South)	Read
mpho Gift	South Africa	Read
Keith Trestrail	Trinidad and Tobago	Read
Besma Riabi Dziri	Tunisia	Read
Maureen McGreavy	Canada	Read
Jeanne McGee	United States	Read
Rhonda Johnson-Saunders	United States	Read
John Watt	United States	Read
Andrea Dietrich	United States	Read
Aditi Mishra	India	Read
Darlene De Beaulieu	Canada	Read
Vijay Pandit	United States	Read
harry horsman	Australia	Read
Connie Marcum Wong	United States	Read
Debjani Mitra	India	Read
Mark Toney	United States	Read
Nandita Das	India	Read
Funom Makama	Germany	Read
Silent One	United Kingdom	Read
Anisha Dutta	India	Read
Sam Kauffman	United States	Read
Carol Mitra	India	Read
Constance La France	Canada	Read
Malabika Ray Choudhury	Canada	Read
Susan Ashley	United States	Read
Stephanie Musarra	United States	Read
sanjay teli	India	Read
Jonathan Kieller	Canada	Read
Kimberly Sikorski	United States	Read
Ann Peck	United States	Read
Jennifer Fenn	United States	Read
Bob Kimmerling	United Kingdom	Read
Quoth TheRaven	United States	Read
Coral Urbina	United States	Read
Michael Ellis	United States	Read
Regina McIntosh	United States	Read
Snehal Ade	India	Read
Chetta Achara	United States	Read
Paula Goldsmith	United States	Read
Alok Yadav	India	Read
Bill Baker	United States	Read
Susan Lawrence	United States	Read
Paul Callus	Malta	Read
Valsa George	India	Read