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Reading and Creative Writing are my passions from a very young age. After spending many years of teaching as my profession, finally I am devoting myself to my passions - Poetry, Singing, and Art. I also write short stories, long stories, memoirs, cooking diary...and work on translations of poems from my home-language, Bengali, a regional language in India.

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 classic 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 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 and Jibanananda Das, in English. My book of translation is available on amazon, being published in August, 2023. In the beginning of 2023, I also wrote a short novel in Bengali, called "Pahar Amay Dake" - it would be "Mountains are calling me" in English. This book has been published in Kolkata, India, by Karukatha Publishers, on my birthday in 2023.

I create videos with my own poems and poems by famous writers, and also create audio-books from English and Bengali literature... created my own channel on You Tube, and uploaded a few songs, 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.

Anne-Lise
Andresen

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

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.

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"Inspired By A Translation" Poetry Contest - Results Finalized Date Posted: 12/12/2021 5:01:00 PM
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A Few Words About My Contest - Inspired By A Translation Date Posted: 11/9/2021 6:22:00 AM
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"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
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My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
4/29/2025	Deprived Of Your Love	Free verse	destiny,grief,
4/20/2025	Smoothie	Epulaeryu	food,fruit,health,
4/19/2025	Chocolate	Epulaeryu	chocolate,food,
4/7/2025	shadows	Suzette Prime	introspection,sorrow,
4/4/2025	Woman, You Are Magical	Free verse	woman,
4/3/2025	True Love	Acrostic	love,true love,youth,
3/26/2025	Beauty Of Universe Unwraps Soul	Free verse	bird,ocean,poetry,sky,
3/1/2025	Taming Wild Waves	Alliteration	sky,
12/22/2024	Life Goes On	Free verse	longing,love,
12/19/2024	My One Goal	Rhyme	dedication,inspirational,
12/15/2024	Light Bursts	Tanka	emotions,
12/3/2024	Bloomed A Verse	Tanka	love,poetry,
11/30/2024	Under Canopy Of Stars	Tanka	love,poetry,
11/28/2024	Cycle Of Existence	Free verse	life,
11/25/2024	Fantasy World	Rhyme	fantasy,world,
11/20/2024	This is Me - From A Friend Who Cares - POTD	Bio	inspiration,poetess,
11/11/2024	Stardust On Autumn Leaves	Free verse	autumn,flower,
11/6/2024	Sky	Monoku	sky,
10/16/2024	Without You	Lyric	loss,love,
10/14/2024	Fabulous Fun Nursery Rhyme	Alliteration	family,fun,
10/11/2024	Leaves Dream A Dream	Free verse	autumn,color,
9/24/2024	autumn tiptoes	Haiku	autumn,seasons,
9/23/2024	Hopes Soar	Free verse	inspiration,
9/21/2024	My Favourite Teacher	Free verse	inspiration,teacher,
9/16/2024	Faded Photographs	Free verse	family,history,
9/13/2024	The Person I Used To Be	Free verse	life,light,
9/6/2024	Fun And Learn - Nursery Rhyme	Rhyme	childhood,fun,
9/4/2024	Circle Of Joy - Nursery Rhyme	Rhyme	children,fun,joy,
8/31/2024	The Whispers of Autumn	Sonnet	autumn,color,
8/23/2024	Symphony Of Sunrise	Free verse	creation,sun,
8/17/2024	Little Darlings	Rhyme	children,girl,
8/13/2024	A Voyage To Unknown	Free verse	death,life,
8/11/2024	Love City Of Mississauga POTD	Acrostic	city,home,love,
8/5/2024	O My Violin	Free verse	heartbreak,music,
7/30/2024	Summer Temptation	Limerick	summer,
7/24/2024	Long Day For Mrs Whisker	Rhyme	animal,cat,
7/15/2024	Forgotten Era	Verse	memory,
7/15/2024	Forgotten	Verse	longing,memory,
7/11/2024	Music	Tanka	feelings,music,
7/9/2024	Why Not Be Friends	Limerick	friendship,humorous,
7/7/2024	beauty	Suzette Prime	beauty,
6/27/2024	birds	Haiku	summer,
6/23/2024	Seize The Moment	Carpe Diem	inspirational,time,
6/10/2024	Princess Of Malawa	Bio	life,
6/8/2024	When Poetry Eludes My Soul	Suzette Prime	feelings,poetry,
6/3/2024	Pearl	Free verse	grief,sorrow,
5/29/2024	Cheery Willow	Etheree	summer,
5/28/2024	Cheery Rose Plant	Etheree	rose,summer,
5/25/2024	Reverie in Tranquility	Free verse	death,life,
5/24/2024	Destination Never Reached	Free verse	death,sad,
5/22/2024	Poetry Made Me Feel Whole	Free verse	inspiration,poetry,
5/17/2024	In My Heart	Acrostic	love,
5/14/2024	If Only You Knew	Romanticism	loneliness,love,
5/14/2024	When Silence Speaks To Me	Free verse	silence,
5/4/2024	Love	Sonnet	life,love,
5/2/2024	Dreams Soar	Rhyme	dream,
4/22/2024	Painting	Rhyme	imagination,
4/20/2024	A Time To Reflect	Free verse	journey,life,
4/14/2024	Whisper	Romanticism	rain,
3/30/2024	Voyage	Free verse	inspirational,
3/24/2024	Ordeal Has Begun	Limerick	anti bullying,fun,
3/22/2024	Snow	Personification	snow,winter,
3/19/2024	My Warrior - Legend	Narrative	inspirational,pride,
3/18/2024	Woven Worlds	Other	world,youth,
3/17/2024	Spring Sonata	Free verse	music,spring,
1/22/2024	Spreading Wings	Limerick	love,valentines day,
1/7/2024	Not A Perpetual Dream	Free verse	inspirational,life,
12/26/2023	Pray For A Dawn	Free verse	inspirational,
12/26/2023	Only Good Wishes	Rhyme	uplifting,
12/23/2023	BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS - Shiny New Books	Prose	books,children,
12/21/2023	Opposing Poetry	Free verse	poetry,
12/19/2023	Serious Resolution	Limerick	new years day,
12/16/2023	Holiday Spirit	Rhyme	celebration,holiday,
12/12/2023	Birds Didn't Return Whatever	Free verse	destiny,
12/2/2023	Christmas Memories	Free verse	christmas,memory,
11/27/2023	Winter Sonata	Free verse	snow,winter,
11/27/2023	If It Wasn't For Poetry	Free verse	inspiration,poetry,
11/21/2023	Butterflies Dance To Moon	Free verse	butterfly,moon,
11/17/2023	Beauty Irresistible	Tanka	autumn,tree,
11/11/2023	Mother - POTD	Free verse	dedication,devotion,mothe
11/10/2023	Spooky Night	Limerick	october,
10/30/2023	Knotty	Dodoitsu	love,
10/26/2023	Autumn Glory	Monoku	autumn,tree,uplifting,
10/21/2023	Journal	Dodoitsu	life,memory,
10/17/2023	Born To Write	Dodoitsu	writing,
10/17/2023	Hopeful	Verse	hope,how i feel,
10/14/2023	Watching From a Cliff	Free verse	uplifting,
10/13/2023	Halloween Fun	Rhyme	halloween,scary,
10/10/2023	Rose	Verse	rose,sad,
10/6/2023	House	Free verse	home,house,
9/30/2023	Andrea Bocelli	Clerihew	music,
9/29/2023	If	Etheree	flower,life,
9/22/2023	Fluttering	Free verse	longing,lost love,
9/19/2023	Fall Splendour	Rhyme	autumn,
9/10/2023	Vermillion Twilight	Alliteration	sun,sunset,
9/1/2023	Would You Love Me	Free verse	love,poetry,
8/30/2023	Letter To My Children	Free verse	children,life,
8/22/2023	Gown	Personification	love,wedding,
8/19/2023	Most Beautiful Flower	Free verse	flower,
8/17/2023	Snow Falls Incessant Tableau	Verse	bird,winter,

My Photos

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Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
Find Me Then	Verse	love,sunset,
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,
Kaleidoscopic Kite	Personification	life,summer,
Separated By a Common Language	Rhyme	america,england,language,
One Day Soon	Free verse	hope,love,
Reflections In Silence - Moon and I	Free verse	analogy,life,philosophy,
Gently Now, Gently	Lyric	love,romantic,
My Winter	Free verse	love,passion,winter,
A Writer Born To Create	Free verse	writing,
A Poem For Michael	Rhyme	abuse,angst,discriminatio
Imagination	Free verse	analogy,bird,imagination,
Let There Be Color	Free verse	flower,garden,
Dawn's Symphony	Verse	bird,
Silent Blossoms	Verse	nature,silence,
There Is a Star With My Name On It	Free verse	desire,hope,night,romanti
The Christmas Gift	Rhyme	christmas,emotions,
Ruin Gazing	Free verse	solitude,
I Didn'T Know	Rhyme	appreciation,bullying,chi
A Christmas Eve Tale	Rhyme	boy,dog,
Ode To Mother Ganga	Ode	mother,river,
Painting Love	Sonnet	love,
The Tempest	Free verse	life,ocean,peace,storm,
The Forest	Free verse	nature,
A Poem For My Algebra Teacher	Free verse	6th grade,abuse,betrayal,
Where Do We Poets Go	Free verse	death,life,poems,poetry,p
dancing with mom -	Couplet	analogy,dance,joy,life,lo
Night Sky's Party	Terzanelle	night,sky,
Raindrops Kissing	Imagism	garden,imagery,spiritual,
Dance Party In Summer	Haiku	celebration,dance,summer,
Amberina Ballerina	Free verse	destiny,emotions,inspirat
falling like leaves again -	Acrostic	autumn,memory,romance,sou
O April	Free verse	appreciation,april,beauty
Poetry: a Profound Sense of Beauty - a Collaboration With Frederic Parker	Free verse	appreciation,beauty,imagi
The Symphony I Cherish	Free verse	joy,music,wind,
Sunset Tableau	Verse	appreciation,lost love,na
Seasons Serene	Rhyme	seasons,
Oh, Autumn	Quintain (Sicilian)	autumn,
It Came Upon a Prophecy	Lyric	christian,christmas,jesus
It Still Hurts	Free verse	break up,love,love hurts,
A Zigzag In Autumn	Free verse	autumn,nature,
Night Light	Free verse	blue,light,loss,moon,nigh
Along Comes a Flood	Couplet	analogy,desire,imagery,lo
The Universe of Creativity, the Poet, and the Poem	Free verse	poems,
To My Knees	Lyric	faith,god,prayer,
Dreamy Night	Dizain	mom,
To My Future Self	Rhyme	future,
Fantasy Is the Luster of Opalescence	Free verse	appreciation,art,fantasy,
Dappled Rainbow Hues Upon the Floor	Dizain	family,
My Forest of Dreams	Rhyme	blessing,devotion,
Oh, Hello September	Free verse	september,
Flipped Hourglass	Rhyme	life,lost,time,
My Visit To Nirmal Hriday	Rhyme	caregiving,dedication,hap
Distinct Ballet	Couplet	butterfly,poetry,upliftin
That Tiny Spark of Hope	Rhyme	10th grade,11th grade,12t
Niskriti Translated As Finally Saved	Rhyme	gender,life,women,
Silence of a Poet	Free verse	poetry,
Vagabond Dreams	Quintain (English)	appreciation,love,
Showdown At Soup Creek	Rhyme	america,humor,sun,
Women In My Family	Acrostic	blessing,children,faith,f
Everybody's Going Home	Lyric	loneliness,lonely,longing
When Dewdrops Run Dry	Tanka	flower,love,
Summer Lace	Rhyme	beauty,day,love,morning,n
Ordinary	Free verse	love,magic,mystery,
Finding My Muse	Free verse	fantasy,imagery,inspirati
Soul Embrace	Free verse	age,child,creation,fantas
Dream Party At Number 10	Free verse	abuse,america,anger,anxie
In Memory	Imagism	grief,
The Hint of Autumn	Quatern	august,autumn,color,roman
Boyhood	Free verse	addiction,boy,children,co
Whose Muse Elusive Dew	Rhyme	destiny,life,lost love,mo
Sand, Sun-Kissed and Sandals	Rhyme	longing,romance,seasons,s
That Starry Night	Ekphrasis	art,depression,night,pass
Let Us Leave Shadows and Live	Ghazal	life,
Take Me To Nirvana	Rhyme	heaven,
Rapture - Hiku	Haiku	beautiful,emotions,heart,
Forgiveness	Free verse	forgiveness,
First Dance Footle	Footle	crush,fantasy,teacher,
Ekphrasis On Snow At Argenteuil	Ekphrasis	appreciation,art,love,
Poem On Poetry	Rhyme	poetry,
Autumn - Constanza	Rhyme	autumn,death,spiritual,
Phew Nursery Rhyme	Limerick	fun,
Flight To Midnight	Verse	angel,beauty,death,forgiv
A Poets Abode	Sonnet	art,beauty,passion,poetry
With Life In Tune	Rhyme	nature,
Mom's Night Before Christmas	Rhyme	christmas,mother,
A Moment In Time	Quatrain	betrayal,heartbreak,
If Ever I Don't Know	Rhyme	age,daughter,father daugh
Spring Flowers	Free verse	beautiful,bird,birth,flow
Cobwebs	Senryu	heart,
Coming of Age	Free verse	age,health,
I Never Wonder Why I Love You	Romanticism	i love you,love,wife,
Writing Is My Prayer	Roundel	poetry,writing,
Wings of Change	Free verse	appreciation,birth,celebr
Women In My Family	Free verse	family,women,
With Open Arms	Free verse	appreciation,emotions,fan
Eagle	Haiku	appreciation,bird,sea,
Portrait	Rhyme	art,perspective,

Fav Poets

Poet	Country
Jcb Brul	Korea (South)	Read
Mpho Gift	South Africa	Read
Besma Riabi Dziri	Tunisia	Read
Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib	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
Panagiota Romios	United States	Read
Paige Turner	United Kingdom	Read
Krish Radhakrishna	United Kingdom	Read
Maria Fernandez-Garcia	Spain	Read
Hiya Sharma	India	Read
Christina Bowring	United Kingdom	Read
Billie Jama	United Kingdom	Read
Ink Empress	Maldives	Read